900 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757 Property Records

Travis County property record for 900 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,764 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$300,000 (Jun 2015)
Tax Bill$8,496 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0231080428

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0231080428
Alternative APNs
  • 02310804280000
  • 860785

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area988 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area988 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,764 sqft (0.132 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area229 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area229 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area80 sqft
Deck Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number860785
Street Address900 RUTH AVE
CityAUSTIN
StateTX
Zip78757-2612
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 1A VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 RESUB LOT 1 BLK A
Legal SubdivisionVIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 RESUB LOT 1 B
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number1A,1
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionAUSTIN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract1505

Owner

Source: Travis County records, as of July 14, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address900 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2612
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 10, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 10, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 7, 2014
Deed Document Number201590536
Prior Transfer DateJan 2, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000084819
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Property Address900 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2621
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2021
Title CompanyCAPITAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000064010
DateMar 25, 2021
Instrument2021064010
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueApr 1, 2041

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
MunicipalityAustin City
CountyTravis County
Unified School DistrictAustin Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$8,496.00 (-12.33%) Homeowner's exemption$531,628 (-29.93%) Land $354,038 Building $177,590$531,628 (-29.93%) Land $354,038 Building $177,590
2024$9,691.00 (+3.5%)
2023$758,709 Land $450,000 Building $308,709$758,709 Land $450,000 Building $308,709
2022$9,363.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 32 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies32 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF AUSTIN WATER & WASTEWATER
serves 1,115,323 people · EPA ID TX2270001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Feb 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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