1301 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Welcome to 1301 Ruth Ave. in the Crestview Neighborhood. Gorgeous Custom Build featuring the Primary on Main in one of Austin's hottest neighborhoods. This Modern Pool House By Rivendale Homes features a bonus Casita !!!!!! In the main house, the primary and a secondary bedroom are down, with 2 bedrooms and a flex space up. The guest house can double as an exercise room, office, game day lounge, separate kid hangout, hobby room. This 2-story home features an open floor plan with tall ceilings, loads of windows allowing for abundant natural light, and thoughtful finishes throughout. The Primary Owner's suite redefines the spa experience with upgraded tile, soaking tub and oversized walk-in shower, situated on the main floor that leads out to the covered backyard patio and Pool + Pool House area. The kitchen, dining, and open living room w/ fireplace overlook the pool + Pool house and rear yard space through the dramatic sliding glass doors. The kitchen space includes a generous island with plenty of bar seating with an island sink, across is the gas cooktop. The spacious upstairs includes two bedrooms,Plus a large open flex area, game room/playroom or media room awaits . This large additional living area is hard to find in this well-established neighborhood. With Brentwood Social House, Stiles Switch BBQ, and many other restaurants and shops nearby plus Brentwood Park just minutes away, you’ll be able to take full advantage of the home’s incredible location! Don’t miss your chance to own your piece of Austin charm! 1,2,10 Warranty. NO HOA.

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.