1500 Ruth Ave Unit #A, Austin, TX 78757

Seller is highly motivated and has just reduced the price to $675,000. Rare opportunity to get into the Highly Desirable Brentwood Neighborhood under $700k Experience the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern updates in this beautifully restored Brentwood home! Built in 1945, 1500 Ruth Ave #A welcomes you with a charming white picket fence and a cozy covered front porch. Inside, original hardwood floors and thoughtful design elements create an inviting atmosphere. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a versatile office space and stunning design details like beadboard ceilings, built-in shelves, and tons of natural light. The office boasts elegant leaded glass doors, adding a touch of sophistication. The kitchen is a chef's dream with designer paint, PaperStone counters, a marble island, and a beautiful backsplash. A spacious dining area, large pantry, and designated laundry room add to the home's functionality. The primary suite is privately located at the back of the house, offering easy access to the fenced yard. The en-suite bathroom features a double marble vanity and tub surround and a separate walk in shower, providing a luxurious retreat. Located in the heart of Brentwood, this home is close to everything Austin has to offer, including excellent schools and Brentwood Neighborhood Park. With no shared walls and a shared driveway, this property offers both privacy and community. Priced at $689,900, this gem won't last long! Don't miss your chance to own in one of Austin's most sought-after neighborhoods.

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.