1004 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

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.

Brentwood is one of Austin's original mid-century neighborhoods - built mostly between 1948 and 1955 when the city was expanding north of campus. The bones are good: 1,200-1,800 sqft brick and stone ranch homes on 7,500-10,000 sqft lots, mature pecan and oak trees, and a street grid that connects to everywhere without a single cul-de-sac.

The 78757 zip puts you 10 minutes from downtown via Lamar, 8 minutes from the Domain, and walking distance to Burnet Road - which has become one of Austin's best food corridors. Foreign & Domestic, Lala's Little Nugget, Top Notch Hamburgers, Tacodeli, and Soup Peddler are all within a mile. The Crown & Anchor on Burnet still serves the same burgers it did in 1980.

Original ranch homes start around $700K. Renovated and expanded properties run $1.1M-$1.6M. Tear-down and rebuild has accelerated over the past five years - new construction in the $1.8M-$2.5M range now mixes with the originals. The Brentwood Park area near Justin Lane holds value especially well.

Schools are Austin ISD: Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle, and McCallum High School - which feeds the Fine Arts Academy. Brentwood Park itself has tennis courts, a swimming pool, and the historic Brentwood Park Pool that families have used since the 1950s.

What makes Brentwood different from the bigger-name North Austin neighborhoods: it's still mostly its original housing stock. You can buy a real 1950s house with the post-war floor plan intact, then decide what to do with it. The neighborhood association is active, the streets are quiet, and the trees are tall enough to actually shade the sidewalks.

Best for buyers who want a true urban neighborhood with mid-century character, walkable food and coffee, and the McCallum Fine Arts Academy zoning.