1206 Ruth Avenue
Austin, TX 78757
1655 sqft | 4 beds | 2 baths | 0.33 acres | #6132912
Description
Crestview classic charmer on private treed shaded lot. A very special property located in the heart of the Crestview neighborhood. The lot features mature hardwood trees & flowering crepe myrtles. The value is potentially in the lot for possible new construction or remodel the existing home and add an additional dwelling unit/ADU/units as allowed by the City of Austin. There is a shop behind the house as well as a storage building on the property.The back yard is very large & private. May be able to remodel the home by taking it to the studs, or may accommodate building multiple units all subject to City, County, State & Federal Code & deed restrictions. Conveniently located close to shopping & dining. Kids can ride their bike to nearby Brentwood elementary. The interior of the home can be viewed during the option period. Come build your dream home on this stunning lot.
Property Details
- Utility FeaturesAbove Ground Utilities, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Lot DescriptionBack Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Many Trees, Trees Large Size
- InteriorLaminate Counters, MainLevelPrimary, No Interior Steps, Storage
- Exterior MaterialsNo Exterior Steps, Private Yard
- SubdivisionViolet Crown Heights Sec 01
- Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
- Property ConditionTearDownValueInLand
- Middle SchoolLamar (Austin ISD)
- FoundationPillar Post Pier
- Sewer InformationPublic Sewer
- School DistrictAustin ISD
- Elementary SchoolBrentwood
- Property TypePurchase
- High SchoolMcCallum
- Original List Price$599,000
- Taxes Annual$13,526
- MLS #6132912
- MLS #6132912
- Acres0.3284
- Utility SourcePublic
- CountyTravis
- Cost599000
- Square Feet1655
- Year Built1950
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Full Baths2
- Days on Market (Cumulative)1
Location
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Listing Courtesy
Listing Agent: Abbe Waldman (#318731), Phone: (512) 440-1799
Listing Office: Zilker Properties of Austin (#097E)

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