Travis Value

1509 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

3 bed / 2 bath, 1,541 sqft, built 1950 Appraised at $797,910 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000233675

Appraised value
$797,910
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$870,049
Living area
1,541 sqft
$518 per sqft
Year built
1950
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78757, TCAD Appraisal Area Y4009, and Crestview assessment pages.

Protest deadline

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Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $725,373 in 2025 to $797,910 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $518 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $72,139 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78757.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,186 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $498 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +4.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5805 Bull Creek Rd, Austin, TX 78756
    1,521 sqft | $538/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,521 vs 1,541 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (10,903 vs 10,972 sqft)
    $819,059
  • 6409 Cary Dr, TX 78757
    1,548 sqft | $539/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,548 vs 1,541 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1950); Similar lot size (10,824 vs 10,972 sqft)
    $833,892
  • 2504 Ellise Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    1,570 sqft | $492/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,570 vs 1,541 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1950); Similar lot size (11,129 vs 10,972 sqft)
    $772,003
  • 2617 Pembrook Trl Bldg2, TX 78731
    1,587 sqft | $614/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,587 vs 1,541 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1950); Same neighborhood
    $973,929
  • 2500 Twin Oaks Dr, TX 78757
    1,582 sqft | $547/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (1,582 vs 1,541 sqft); Similar age (1954 vs 1950); Similar lot size (11,665 vs 10,972 sqft)
    $864,686

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.

  • 1410 Wooten Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    September-2-2026 | 1,544 sqft | $236/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,544 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $365,000
  • 2200 Kenbridge Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    September-15-2026 | 1,526 sqft | $359/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,526 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (3)
    $548,000
  • 1701 Madison Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    August-21-2026 | 1,573 sqft | $361/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,573 sqft); Similar age (1952); Sold after the valuation date
    $568,000
  • 6604 Argentia Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    September-21-2026 | 1,504 sqft | $525/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,504 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (3)
    $789,900
  • 1913 Cullen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    July-23-2026 | 1,632 sqft | $490/sqft | built 1955 | 6% size difference (1,632 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $799,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.