
1211 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
What This House Offers
Eclectic charm with architectural touches. Unique gem loaded with character typical of Violet Crown Heights. Tenants to pay owner $150/month for water,... wastewater, trash, electricity and gas. Upstairs has a loft with built-in shelves, makes for an great office, study or playroom. Flex area on main level could be a craft room. Very large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar plus casual dining and recent luxury vinyl plank flooring. Hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Fenced yard, covered porch with romantic bench swing. New air conditioner and new tankless water heater. Three heritage oaks on property plus 7 other oaks and pecan trees. Landscaping features low water consuming native plants. Close-in location minutes from University of Texas, the Triangle and Q2 Stadium. Charming!
Unit
- $2,450
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1889 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast Nook
- Ceiling Fans
- Deck
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Patio
- Porch
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Views
- Vinyl Flooring
- Yard
1211 Ruth Ave is a single-family home for rent in Austin, TX
Home Details
Views
- Neighborhood Views
Home Design
- Built in 1957
- Single Family Detached Home
- Metal Roof
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- Loft
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Ceiling Fan
- 1889 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Electric Oven
- Kitchen Island
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Washer and Dryer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Outside Parking
- Driveway
- 1 Parking Space
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Lot Details
- 9060 Sq Ft Lot
- Mature Trees
- Private Yard
- Interior Lot
- Wood Fence
- Back Yard
- Northeast Facing Home
- Wire Fence
- Lot Dimensions are 63x150
Location
- City Lot
Schools
- Brentwood Elementary School
- Lamar Middle School
- Mccallum High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Public Water Source
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $2,450
- 12 Month Lease Term
- $85 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 02310803020000
- Tax Block Block G
- Tenant pays for internet
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Violet Crown Heights Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Dogs Allowed
- Medium pets allowed
- Pet Deposit $250
Explore Commute Options
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- Walk Time--
- Bike Ride Time--
- Public Transit--
About the Listing Agent

Chris delivers “Wow Service” that rests on her decades of experience, market knowledge, and deep care of her client’s interests. The mutual trust and loyalty she shares with her buyers and sellers creates “clients for life”, and earns their confidence to entrust family and friends to her care. With a strong team behind her and time tested proven systems, her approach remains very hands-on so she becomes her client’s Go-To person in the transaction. Chris specializes in really listening and reading between the lines to help her buyers and sellers meet their objectives through a smooth, seamless real estate experience. She is a former President and REALTOR® of the Year for the Austin Board of REALTORS®, and a former Chair of Leadership Austin.
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable70 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active78 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Brentwood Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Capitol School Of Austin
Grades PK-5
Private
Lamar Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
McCallum High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Oakmont School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
University of Texas at Austin
Drive: 10 min (5.1 mi)
Austin C.C., Northridge Campus
Drive: 13 min (5.5 mi)
Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus
Drive: 12 min (6.4 mi)
Austin C.C., Eastview Campus
Drive: 12 min (6.4 mi)
Discover Brentwood, Austin, TX
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1211 Ruth Ave proximity to Violet Crown Shopping Center, Crestview Shopping Center, and 6812 N Lamar Blvd. Violet Crown Shopping Center is 0.5 miles away, and Crestview Shopping Center is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, 1211 Ruth Ave has some public transit, including 8 transit stops within 36.7 miles. Transit options include Crestview Station and Highland Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1211 Ruth Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park, Elisabet Ney Museum, and Bright Leaf Preserve.
Airports
Living in Brentwood provides easy access to Austin-Bergstrom International, located just 29 minutes from 1211 Ruth Ave.
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