Get ready to enjoy this home, freshly remodeled with 3 bedrooms & 1.5 bathrooms. The Arts and Craft cabinetry is the center of both the home and the formal dining room. (There are more built-ins in the living room – your guests will love them.) You'll love the warmly tiled fireplace in the bright living room. The kitchen, updated in 2021, offers an eat-in breakfast nook, storage, a gas stove, & fabulous tile floors. Coveted Craftsman characteristics remain, while the lighting has been modernized in every room. Just off the kitchen is pantry storage & a laundry room. At the back of the house is the rain-or-shine covered back porch, waiting for you to BBQ, have a morning coffee, or just relax. The owner’s en-suite bedroom overlooks the jewel of a yard, not to mention sunsets. The garage was converted in 2021 as a home office. If you want to garden, the fenced backyard faces southwest, for all-day sun. The basement has tons more storage -- or new ADU (accessory dwelling unit) anyone?
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
3,500 sq ftLot Size
$640Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Robin Donovan•DRE #01829387• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Stephen Bloom•DRE #01408668• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Pamela Sweeney•DRE #01726572• Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40978686
Feb 25, 2022
Sold
$950,000
$788/sq ft
Feb 6, 2022
Pending
—
Feb 3, 2022
Relisted
—
Feb 1, 2022
Pending
—
Jan 21, 2022
Listed
$799,000
$663/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40966628
Nov 11, 2021
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22009511
May 3, 2002
Sold
$360,000
$299/sq ft
Apr 15, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 2002
Listed
$299,950
$249/sq ft
Charming, renovated home in sought after area. Original, beautiful woodwork, built-ins in lv rm & dng rm. Lg updated kit w/bfst nook. Covered bk porch, pretty bk yd. newer roof, furnace, electrical + lots more! Bsmt
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29040004
Feb 15, 2000
Sold
$215,000
$178/sq ft
Jan 13, 2000
Listing Removed
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Dec 2, 1999
Listed
$199,000
$165/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,095 (+3.1%)
$276,000 + $644,000
$920,000
2024
$13,670 (−0.9%)
$285,000 + $665,000
$950,000
2023
$13,791 (+62.8%)
$281,400 + $656,600
$938,000
2022
$8,472 (+5.0%)
$150,337 + $350,786
$501,123
2021
$8,071 (+1.1%)
$150,337 + $350,786
$501,123
2020
$7,981 (+4.2%)
$147,389 + $343,909
$491,298
2019
$7,663 (+2.1%)
$145,878 + $340,383
$486,261
2018
$7,504 (+4.1%)
$143,019 + $333,711
$476,730
2017
$7,210 (+1.5%)
$137,466 + $320,755
$458,221
2016
$7,101 (−5.2%)
$137,466 + $320,755
$458,221
2015
$7,488 (+11.9%)
$134,772 + $314,468
$449,240
2014
$6,689 (+18.5%)
$113,700 + $265,300
$379,000
2013
$5,646 (+10.9%)
$113,700 + $265,300
$379,000
2012
$5,091 (+3.7%)
$92,400 + $215,600
$308,000
2011
$4,908 (−4.6%)
$90,000 + $210,000
$300,000
2010
$5,146 (−9.9%)
$88,500 + $206,500
$295,000
2009
$5,714 (−8.9%)
$88,500 + $206,500
$295,000
2008
$6,274
$105,000 + $245,000
$350,000
Tax history for 5423 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,095 (+3.1%)
$276,000 + $644,000
$920,000
2024
$13,670 (−0.9%)
$285,000 + $665,000
$950,000
2023
$13,791 (+62.8%)
$281,400 + $656,600
$938,000
2022
$8,472 (+5.0%)
$150,337 + $350,786
$501,123
2021
$8,071 (+1.1%)
$150,337 + $350,786
$501,123
2020
$7,981 (+4.2%)
$147,389 + $343,909
$491,298
2019
$7,663 (+2.1%)
$145,878 + $340,383
$486,261
2018
$7,504 (+4.1%)
$143,019 + $333,711
$476,730
2017
$7,210 (+1.5%)
$137,466 + $320,755
$458,221
2016
$7,101 (−5.2%)
$137,466 + $320,755
$458,221
2015
$7,488 (+11.9%)
$134,772 + $314,468
$449,240
2014
$6,689 (+18.5%)
$113,700 + $265,300
$379,000
2013
$5,646 (+10.9%)
$113,700 + $265,300
$379,000
2012
$5,091 (+3.7%)
$92,400 + $215,600
$308,000
2011
$4,908 (−4.6%)
$90,000 + $210,000
$300,000
2010
$5,146 (−9.9%)
$88,500 + $206,500
$295,000
2009
$5,714 (−8.9%)
$88,500 + $206,500
$295,000
2008
$6,274
$105,000 + $245,000
$350,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1927
Sq. Ft.
1,206
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
036 247700300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
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
Feb 13, 2023 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Upgrade the electrical service panel from 100 amps to 200 amps. Install new 20-amp circuits for the kitchen.
Electrical
Sep 20, 2022 • Final
Rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Remove and replace windows in the living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, and bonus room with new retrofit vinyl windows at a single-family home. All windows will be installed in the same size and location.
Remodel
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Converted Garage, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Tile, Updated Baths, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window