Travis County property record for 1515 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,969 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,300 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,346 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0232060201 |
| Primary APN | 0232060201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,969 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 65.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 233672 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1515 RUTH AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78757-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BLK J VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 2 RESUB |
| Legal Subdivision | VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 2 RESUB |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
1515 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Travis County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1515 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage COLONIAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer UNIVERSITY CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202060502 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000193439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Property Address | 1515 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000019109 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017019109 |
| Name | COLONIAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WORTH, TX 76102 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1515 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000060502 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 60502 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1515 RUTH AVE AUSTIN TX 787572519, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2519 |
| Document Number | 60503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 60503 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78759 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1515 Ruth Ave was $9,346 with a homeowner's exemption, down 4.1% from the year before.
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 | $9,346.00 (-4.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $577,789 Land $393,460 Building $184,329 | $577,789 Land $393,460 Building $184,329 |
| 2024 | $9,744.00 | ||
| 2023 | $732,000 Land $495,000 Building $237,000 | $732,000 Land $495,000 Building $237,000 | |
| 2022 | $9,286.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1515 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 1515 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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