1004 Ruth Avenue
Austin, TX 78757
2701 sqft | 5 beds | 3.5 baths | 0.30 acres | #4040356
Description
Exquisite 2,701 sq. ft. mid-century gem in Austin’s vibrant Brentwood, built in the 1950s, fully remodeled with added square footage in 2011 and again 2019. Nestled in a tight-knit, friendly community with “old Austin” charm, Brentwood hosts events like the Violet Crown Festival, Oktoberfest, and the iconic Arroyo Seco luminaria. Just 5 miles from downtown and 3 miles from UT Austin, it boasts walkability, bike-friendly paths, and Brentwood Park’s trails, playscapes, tennis courts, and public pool. Savor local favorites like Threadgill’s, Stiles Switch BBQ, Torchy’s Tacos, Monkey Nest Coffee, and Upper Crust Bakery, plus top-rated schools like Brentwood Elementary (dual-language) and McCallum High’s acclaimed Fine Arts Academy, ranked among Texas’ best.
This rare 5-bedroom, 4-bath home stuns with a chef’s kitchen featuring a Thermador 48” professional-grade refrigerator/freezer, 6-burner gas range w/double ovens, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a massive center island, custom NativeStone sink, undercabinet lighting, and sleek wood-look tile flooring throughout. Fresh custom trim, crown molding, and designer paint create a bright, open interior with spacious living and dining areas perfect for relaxed living or lavish entertaining. Energy-efficient windows ensure comfort and savings.
The resort-style backyard, among Brentwood’s largest, offers a covered porch with a built-in outdoor kitchen, new lap pool in 2022, hot tub w/cascading waterfall, professional putting green, premium synthetic lawn for year-round beauty, and a spacious storage shed. The xeriscaped front yard and RV parking with sewer hookup add convenience, while space for an ADU or small secondary home supports multigenerational living. Custom exterior lighting with programmable holiday displays adds festive sparkle. With a single-car garage and wide driveway for two vehicles, this home blends Brentwood’s vibrant community, prime location, and modern luxury for the ultimate Austin lifestyle.
Property Details
- InteriorBreakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, EatInKitchen, High Ceili
- Lot DescriptionBack Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size, Xeriscape
- Exterior MaterialsExterior Steps, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Uncovered Courtyard
- Utility FeaturesElectricity Available, Natural Gas Available
- FoundationPillar Post Pier, Slab
- Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
- SubdivisionViolet Crown Heights
- Middle SchoolLamar (Austin ISD)
- Property ConditionUpdated Remodeled
- Sewer InformationPublic Sewer
- School DistrictAustin ISD
- Original List Price$1,499,990
- Elementary SchoolBrentwood
- Property TypePurchase
- High SchoolMcCallum
- Taxes Annual$22,571
- MLS #4040356
- Cost1499990
- MLS #4040356
- Utility SourcePublic
- CountyTravis
- Acres0.304
- Square Feet2701
- Year Built2011
- Bathrooms3.5
- Bedrooms5
- Full Baths3
- Half Baths1
- Pool1
- Parking Spaces1
- Days on Market (Cumulative)2
Location
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Listing Courtesy
Listing Agent: Jeffrey Schnabel (#550827), Phone: (512) 913-7480
Listing Office: Compass RE Texas, LLC (#3788)

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