Travis County property record for 1408 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,643 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,339 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,016 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0232060107 |
| Primary APN | 0232060107 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,643 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,003 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,643 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,339 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 205 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 486 sqft |
| Deck Area | 499 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 233652 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 02320601070000 |
| Street Address | 1408 RUTH AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78757-2518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK I VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
The current owner of 1408 Ruth Ave acquired it in March 2012.
Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 BRAVE FACE ST, LEANDER, TX 78641-3291 |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012044022 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Austin City |
| County | Travis County |
| Unified School District | Austin Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $688,627 Land $434,441 Building $254,186 | $688,627 Land $434,441 Building $254,186 | |
| 2024 | $16,016.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,015,126 Land $675,000 Building $340,126 | $1,015,126 Land $675,000 Building $340,126 | |
| 2022 | $19,791.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1408 Ruth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2013–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1408 Ruth Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF AUSTIN WATER & WASTEWATER serves 1,115,323 people · EPA ID TX2270001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 696 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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