1305 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Towering front yard oak trees shade this updated Brentwood retreat set on a rare ¼-acre lot in the heart of Midtown Austin. A thoughtfully designed remodel that quickly unfolds and offers more than meets the eye with an intelligent layout and elevated style throughout.

Soaring floor to ceiling corner window fill the living area and primary suite with natural light, while wood floors add warmth and flow throughout the home. Tucked privately at the rear of the home, the vaulted owner’s suite offers a quiet retreat with concrete floors, abundant light, and separation from the well appointed front guest bedrooms.

The remodeled kitchen blends seamlessly with the living and dining areas, and includes panel-ready appliances, a waterfall center island, and popup vent ~ the clean-lined cabinetry offers a crisp, modern look. The owners appreciate the bar top seating and views out to the front yard.

Step outside to a park like backyard with a recently designed sitting area sure to be a popular gathering spot ~ stone lueders and black star gravel creates the perfect spot to relax or entertain. The spacious lot offers a range of possibilities for future expansion, gardening, or potential for additional structures.

Additional features include a single-car garage and a prime location just a short stroll to Brentwood Elementary, the park, and favorites like Bird Bird Biscuit, The Little Deli and Pizzeria, and The Violet Crown.

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.