Light-filled & charming home with spacious back-yard surrounded by interesting homes & gardens of this vibrant neighborhood. From the first steps up the classic brick-lined staircase with iron railing, one feels the warm welcome of the generous-sized front porch. Freshly refinished hardwood floors reflect the light from the large windows, while the fireplace serves as visual centerpiece in the living room. The well-preserved china cabinet in the formal dining room offers both form & function combining attractive design with storage. Two bedrooms with updated bath in between. Kitchen with window above sink & view of blooming camellias. Plenty of cabinets & countertops extending to adjacent laundry room that may double as an office for WFH folks. For creative souls of all ages garage is set up as workshop with great storage. Create your very own urban oasis in this space with planters & decorative paths for entertainment. Near BART, parks, downtown Oakland & SF.
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
3,500 sq ftLot Size
$722Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nora Moakher•DRE #01246699• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Deidre Joyner•DRE #01451749• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40979740
Mar 7, 2022
Sold
$771,000
$910/sq ft
Feb 17, 2022
Pending
—
Feb 8, 2022
Listed
$599,000
$707/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 19, 1992
Sold
$127,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
May 5, 1987
Sold
$79,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,339 (+7.7%)
$228,000 + $532,000
$760,000
2024
$11,452 (−0.6%)
$245,455 + $572,729
$818,184
2023
$11,527 (+151.6%)
$228,600 + $533,400
$762,000
2022
$4,582 (+7.4%)
$63,486 + $148,134
$211,620
2021
$4,267 (+1.1%)
$63,486 + $148,134
$211,620
2020
$4,219 (+5.8%)
$62,241 + $145,229
$207,470
2019
$3,989 (+2.0%)
$61,603 + $143,740
$205,343
2018
$3,909 (+4.7%)
$60,395 + $140,922
$201,317
2017
$3,734 (+5.4%)
$58,050 + $135,450
$193,500
2016
$3,542 (+0.6%)
$58,050 + $135,450
$193,500
2015
$3,521 (+1.2%)
$56,912 + $132,795
$189,707
2014
$3,479 (+0.8%)
$54,959 + $128,239
$183,198
2013
$3,450 (+3.8%)
$54,959 + $128,239
$183,198
2012
$3,324 (+0.2%)
$54,711 + $127,660
$182,371
2011
$3,317 (+6.9%)
$53,639 + $125,157
$178,796
2010
$3,104 (−3.0%)
$52,587 + $122,704
$175,291
2009
$3,200 (+7.7%)
$52,194 + $121,787
$173,981
2008
$2,970
$52,318 + $122,077
$174,395
Tax history for 5412 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,339 (+7.7%)
$228,000 + $532,000
$760,000
2024
$11,452 (−0.6%)
$245,455 + $572,729
$818,184
2023
$11,527 (+151.6%)
$228,600 + $533,400
$762,000
2022
$4,582 (+7.4%)
$63,486 + $148,134
$211,620
2021
$4,267 (+1.1%)
$63,486 + $148,134
$211,620
2020
$4,219 (+5.8%)
$62,241 + $145,229
$207,470
2019
$3,989 (+2.0%)
$61,603 + $143,740
$205,343
2018
$3,909 (+4.7%)
$60,395 + $140,922
$201,317
2017
$3,734 (+5.4%)
$58,050 + $135,450
$193,500
2016
$3,542 (+0.6%)
$58,050 + $135,450
$193,500
2015
$3,521 (+1.2%)
$56,912 + $132,795
$189,707
2014
$3,479 (+0.8%)
$54,959 + $128,239
$183,198
2013
$3,450 (+3.8%)
$54,959 + $128,239
$183,198
2012
$3,324 (+0.2%)
$54,711 + $127,660
$182,371
2011
$3,317 (+6.9%)
$53,639 + $125,157
$178,796
2010
$3,104 (−3.0%)
$52,587 + $122,704
$175,291
2009
$3,200 (+7.7%)
$52,194 + $121,787
$173,981
2008
$2,970
$52,318 + $122,077
$174,395
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,500
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
847
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
036 247804000
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2024.
RD
S-13
Detached Unit Residential Regulations Zone
The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the RD Detached Unit Residential Zone Regulations. The intent of the Detached Unit Residential RD Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas primarily characterized by a mix of single-unit structures, small multi-unit buildings, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.
Zone overlays
Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Jan 26, 2024 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Remove and replace existing windows with new retrofit fibrex windows in the living room, bedrooms, and family room.
Remodel
Jul 16, 2022 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Repair or replace a sewer lateral and perform excavation in the public right-of-way. Install an overflow device if required. All work must comply with city public works standards and excavation rules.
Grading
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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