Travis County property record for 908 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,225 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $14,954 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0231080413 |
| Primary APN | 0231080413 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,210 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,225 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 177 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 726 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 181 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 232017 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 02310804130000 |
| Street Address | 908 RUTH AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78757-2612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK A VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 908 RUTH AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 1977 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 1977 |
| Deed Document Number | 0059301672 |
| 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 | $669,027 (-27.36%) Land $408,863 Building $260,164 | $669,027 (-27.36%) Land $408,863 Building $260,164 | |
| 2024 | $14,954.00 (+67.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $921,074 Land $585,000 Building $336,074 | $921,074 Land $585,000 Building $336,074 | |
| 2022 | $8,934.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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