Adorable 1260 sq ft Sunny 3 BR Cottage in Convenient Location. Freshly Painted inside & out w/ Refinished Hdwd Floors, Double Pane Windows, Upgraded Electric, Central Heat & Air. Remodeled Bathroom & Kitchen w/ Stainless Appliances, Large Gas Range, Wood Top Side Cabinet & Granite Counters w/ Breakfast Bar Island. Enjoy Mature Landscaped Grounds that includes welcoming Fragrant Olive Tree for Sweet Smells when blooming by your Front Porch and Fruit Trees, Patio, Lawn & Brick BBQ in the private backyard. Come on Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,564Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Janet Davis•DRE #00636190• Hometown Realty A Janet Pepe Davis Agency
Updated home with an open living space & kitchen with contemporary cabinets & a wonderful granite bar for quick meals. Terraced & low maintenance yards w/ a lovely outdoor fireplace area, large pear tree & wonderful lemon trees. Home is walkable to Mollie Stone's, Planet Granite, or the CalTrain Belmont Station. Minutes to Ralston 101 & 280 Exits & 92 FWY. A Perfect Peninsula Location!
Public Records
Sep 30, 2005
Sold
$726,000
$576/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80548911
Sep 30, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2005
Sold
$726,000
$576/sq ft
Aug 24, 2005
Listed
$699,000
$555/sq ft
Remodeled home with granite tiles in kitchen, new double-paned windows, new & refinished hardwood. New laminate in kitchen. New kitchen cabinets & appli- ances. Refaced Fireplace, new mantle, repainted in & out, new water heater.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,301 (+2.1%)
$1,579,500 + $420,500
$2,000,000
2024
$20,866 (−13.2%)
$1,392,000 + $358,000
$1,750,000
2023
$24,044 (+89.6%)
$1,820,700 + $468,180
$2,288,880
2022
$12,679 (+1.7%)
$1,615,000 + $415,000
$2,030,000
2021
$12,468 (+0.4%)
$508,266 + $508,266
$1,016,532
2020
$12,415 (+1.5%)
$498,300 + $498,300
$996,600
2019
$12,236 (+2.7%)
$493,191 + $493,191
$986,382
2018
$11,916 (+1.5%)
$483,521 + $483,521
$967,042
2017
$11,742 (+4.3%)
$464,747 + $464,747
$929,494
2016
$11,254 (+0.4%)
$464,747 + $464,747
$929,494
2015
$11,204 (+4.1%)
$455,635 + $455,635
$911,270
2014
$10,758 (+31.6%)
$440,000 + $440,000
$880,000
2012
$8,174 (+1.3%)
$402,839 + $402,839
$805,678
2011
$8,068 (+7.0%)
$325,000 + $325,000
$650,000
2010
$7,541 (−13.6%)
$325,000 + $325,000
$650,000
2009
$8,724 (+3.2%)
$384,305 + $384,305
$768,610
2008
$8,453
$385,218 + $385,218
$770,436
Tax history for 819 RUTH Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,301 (+2.1%)
$1,579,500 + $420,500
$2,000,000
2024
$20,866 (−13.2%)
$1,392,000 + $358,000
$1,750,000
2023
$24,044 (+89.6%)
$1,820,700 + $468,180
$2,288,880
2022
$12,679 (+1.7%)
$1,615,000 + $415,000
$2,030,000
2021
$12,468 (+0.4%)
$508,266 + $508,266
$1,016,532
2020
$12,415 (+1.5%)
$498,300 + $498,300
$996,600
2019
$12,236 (+2.7%)
$493,191 + $493,191
$986,382
2018
$11,916 (+1.5%)
$483,521 + $483,521
$967,042
2017
$11,742 (+4.3%)
$464,747 + $464,747
$929,494
2016
$11,254 (+0.4%)
$464,747 + $464,747
$929,494
2015
$11,204 (+4.1%)
$455,635 + $455,635
$911,270
2014
$10,758 (+31.6%)
$440,000 + $440,000
$880,000
2012
$8,174 (+1.3%)
$402,839 + $402,839
$805,678
2011
$8,068 (+7.0%)
$325,000 + $325,000
$650,000
2010
$7,541 (−13.6%)
$325,000 + $325,000
$650,000
2009
$8,724 (+3.2%)
$384,305 + $384,305
$768,610
2008
$8,453
$385,218 + $385,218
$770,436
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,500
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
044152030
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Jan 30, 2026.
Oct 15, 2025 • Final
Alteration
Add a new bathroom and install a sliding door in the master bedroom.
Addition
Bathroom
Oct 4, 2018 • Final
Res
Replace the furnace in the same location and install a new air conditioning unit.
HVAC
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