5431 Ruth Ave is a 1,193 square foot house on a 3,500 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 08, 1989 for $123,000. Based on Redfin's Oakland data, we estimate the home's value is $583,216.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,500 sq ftLot Size
$489Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$583,216
$460K since sold in March 1989$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 8% lower than the average sale price ($634K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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.
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Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Aug 30, 2024 • Final
Solarapp+ (for roof mounted residential solar projects not exceeding 38.4kw total done with solarapp+- contractor use)
Install a photovoltaic solar system and an energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Jun 17, 2024 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Replace the private sewer lateral from the house exit to the connection at the city main in the street.
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.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CENTRAL TERRACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,193
Building Sq. Ft: 1,193
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: OFFICIAL RECS 26 PG 31 BLK A LOT 14
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,500
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: OAKLAND INCORP
Acres: 0.0803
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,193
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Alameda County
APN: 036 247700500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Frick United Academy of Language
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
1/10
Fremont High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$555,000 – $671,000
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