Travis County property record for 1509 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,541 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,972 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $695,688 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,065 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Mar 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0232060204 |
| Primary APN | 0232060204 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,541 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,541 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,972 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 44 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Account Number | 233675 |
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| Street Address | 1509 RUTH AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78757-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 30FT OF LOT 15 *& E 30FT OF LOT 16 BLK J VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 2 RESUB |
| Legal Subdivision | VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 2 RESUB |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
Source: Travis County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1509 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 5, 2019 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD |
| May 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer INVESRMARK MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage INVESTMARK MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 30, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026105198 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1509 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000105198 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026105198 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENCE TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1509 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000105199, |
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| Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026105199 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1509 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000030430 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019030430 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENCE TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1509 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000030431 |
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| Date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019030431 |
| Name | GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1509 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000080929 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 80929 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENCE TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 14700 AVERY RANCH BOULEVARD 200-227 AUSTIN TX 78717, AUSTIN, TX 78717 |
| Document Number | 80930 |
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| Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 80930 |
| Name | INVESRMARK MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Address | 14285 MIDWAY RD # 345, ADDISON, TX 75001-3625 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2019 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1509 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000080918 |
| Map Reference | MB5 PG68 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018080918 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENCE TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11110 TOM ADAMS DR # 441, 11110, AUSTIN, TX 78753-3354 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Venture |
| Address | 9101 BURNET RD STE 200, 200, AUSTIN, TX 78758-5297 |
| Document Number | 0000080930 |
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| Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018080930 |
| Name | INVESTMARK MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 18 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1509 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000050684 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 50684 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1509 RUTH AVE AUSTIN TX 787572519, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $12,065.00 (-10.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $725,373 (-28.93%) Land $398,307 Building $327,066 | $725,373 (-28.93%) Land $398,307 Building $327,066 |
| 2024 | $13,543.00 (+10.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,020,602 Land $540,000 Building $480,602 | $1,020,602 Land $540,000 Building $480,602 | |
| 2022 | $12,237.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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