Travis County property record for 1508 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.67 acres (72,745 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0232060116 |
| Primary APN | 0232060116 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,026 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,700 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 72,745 sqft (1.67 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 236 sqft |
| Patio Area | 350 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 233656 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 02320601160000 |
| Street Address | 1508 RUTH AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78757-2520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK A HOPE CHAPEL SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPE CHAPEL SUBD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
1508 Ruth Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 1997 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6701 ARROYO SECO, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 0129540630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12954 / 0630 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1508 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2520 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24533 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENCE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6701 ARROYO SECO AUSTIN TX 787572505, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2505 |
| Document Number | 0000024533 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24533 |
| Name | PROSPERITY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELGIN, TX 78621 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2033 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $471,565 Land $290,980 Building $180,585 | $471,565 Land $290,980 Building $180,585 |
| 2023 | $450,237 Land $290,980 Building $159,257 | $450,237 Land $290,980 Building $159,257 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1508 Ruth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 1508 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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