1211 RUTH AVENUE, AUSTIN, TX 78757

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1211 Ruth Avenue

Austin, TX 78757

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Listing #2788974

3

Bedrooms

2 full

Bathrooms

1,889

Square Feet

Rental

Type

Virtual Tour

About This Property

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!

Property Features

Location Information

County

Travis

Subdivision

Violet Crown Heights

County

Travis

Directions

Take Lamar Blvd south to Justin Lane. Turn right (west) onto Justin Lane. Turn left (south) on Grover Avenue to Ruth Avenue. Turn right on Ruth Avenue.

Area

2

Interior Features

Interior

Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary

Laundry

Inside, Main Level

Primary Bedroom On Main

Yes

Disabled Features

None

Full Baths

2

Appliances

Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Heating

Central, Natural Gas

Accessibility

None

Floors

Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood

Exterior Features

Style

Frame

Parking Description

Concrete, Outside

Stories

2

Garage Spaces

0

Is New Construction

No

Fencing

Wood, Wire

Construction/Exterior

Frame

Lot Size in Acres

0.208

Exterior

Private Yard

Dimensions

63x150

Foundation

Pillar/Post/Pier

Has Waterfront

No

Water / Sewer

Public Sewer

View

Neighborhood

Water

Public

School

Elementary School District

Austin ISD

Middle School

Lamar (Austin ISD)

Elementary School

Brentwood

High School

McCallum

Additional Information

Roof/Attic

Metal

APN

02310803020000

Other Utilities

Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Status

Active

Property Type

RNT

Pets

Dogs OK, Size Limit

Property SubType

Single Family Residence

Square Feet Source

Public Records

Year Built

1957

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Listing Courtesy of: Compass RE Texas, LLC (512) 575-3644

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