beds

baths

half bath

2,701

square ft

1004 Ruth Ave

Austin, Texas 78757

Closed / MLS #4040356 / Single Family / Austin

Listing information updated 6/26/2025 at 11:47am

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.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

HardiPlank Type

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Central

Appliances:

Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, RNGHD, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

14 Years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

Attached,Door-Single,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached - 1 Car(s)

Water Front:

Water Features:

None

Square Feet:

2,701

Lot Size:

0.304 Acres

Acreage:

0.304

Internal Features:

Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Multiple Dining Areas, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Two Primary Closets, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound, Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Vinyl Windows, Window Coverings, Window Treatments

External Features:

Uncovered Courtyard, Exterior Steps, Gas Grill, Gutters Full, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Room Information

Kitchen:

Main

Primary Bedroom:

Main

Primary Bathroom:

Main

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$22,571

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

78757

City:

Austin

County:

Travis

Schools

School District(s):

Austin ISD

Elementary School:

Brentwood

Middle School:

Lamar (Austin Isd)

High School:

Mccallum

Exterior Type:

HardiPlank Type

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Central

Appliances:

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

14 Years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

Attached,Door-Single,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached - 1 Car(s)

Water Front:

Water Features:

None

Square Feet:

2,701

Lot Size:

0.304 Acres

Acreage:

0.304

Internal Features:

External Features:

Uncovered Courtyard, Exterior Steps, Gas Grill, Gutters Full, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Kitchen:

Main

Primary Bedroom:

Main

Primary Bathroom:

Main

Tax Amount:

$22,571

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

78757

City:

Austin

County:

Travis

School District(s):

Austin ISD

Elementary School:

Brentwood

Middle School:

Lamar (Austin Isd)

High School:

Mccallum

Listing Office: Compass RE Texas, LLC

Agent Contact Information: 512-913-7480

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