Travis County property record for 904 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,085 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,755 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0231080411 |
| Primary APN | 0231080411 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,582 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,582 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,085 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Account Number | 232015 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 02310804110000 |
| Street Address | 904 RUTH AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78757-2612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK A VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
904 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 1979.
Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 904 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 1979 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 1979 |
| Deed Document Number | 0066561085 |
| 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 | $638,812 Land $408,217 Building $230,595 | $638,812 Land $408,217 Building $230,595 | |
| 2024 | $4,755.00 | ||
| 2023 | $897,126 Land $585,000 Building $312,126 | $897,126 Land $585,000 Building $312,126 | |
| 2022 | $6,211.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 904 Ruth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 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 risk around 904 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 552 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 · 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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