Travis Value

1501 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,409 sqft, built 1949 Appraised at $1,168,165 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000233679

Appraised value
$1,168,165
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,409 sqft
$485 per sqft
Year built
1949
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Assessment snapshot

These public TCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 2.7% from $1,201,007 in 2025 to $1,168,165 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $485 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78757.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 302 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $465 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +20.1% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 5512 Woodrow Ave Austin
    2,349 sqft | $388/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (2,349 vs 2,409 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (8,123 vs 8,258 sqft)
    $911,678
  • 1503 North St
    2,533 sqft | $333/sqft | built 1949 | 5% larger (2,533 vs 2,409 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (7,749 vs 8,258 sqft)
    $844,468
  • 1409 Justin Ln, TX 78757
    2,288 sqft | $441/sqft | built 1948 | 5% smaller (2,288 vs 2,409 sqft); Similar age (1948 vs 1949); Similar lot size (8,942 vs 8,258 sqft)
    $1,010,028
  • 1305 Harriet Ct, TX 78756
    2,335 sqft | $496/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (2,335 vs 2,409 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1949); Similar lot size (7,662 vs 8,258 sqft)
    $1,158,069
  • 1503 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    2,215 sqft | $437/sqft | built 1950 | 8% smaller (2,215 vs 2,409 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Similar lot size (8,041 vs 8,258 sqft)
    $967,437

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 1517 Morrow St, Austin, TX 78757
    September-4-2026 | 2,339 sqft | $342/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (2,339 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $799,000
  • 3006 Stardust Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    August-21-2026 | 2,438 sqft | $549/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (2,438 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 3)
    $1,339,000
  • 1906 Alguno Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    September-15-2026 | 2,136 sqft | $515/sqft | built 1948 | 11% size difference (2,136 sqft); Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,100,000
  • 1713 Madison Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    June-17-2026 | 2,187 sqft | $526/sqft | built 1953 | 9% size difference (2,187 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,150,000
  • 3303 Stardust Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    June-8-2026 | 2,211 sqft | $384/sqft | built 1960 | 8% size difference (2,211 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (3)
    $850,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.