Welcome home to this beautifully maintained Oakland Craftsman, located in the sought after Maxwell Park neighborhood. Boasting two spacious bedrooms, one bath and a bonus workshop, this home offers a bright and open feel.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
3,500 sq ftLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by DAVID HARLINS•DRE #01903544• GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Bought with Richard Young•DRE #01866517• eXp Realty of CA, Inc
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40746440
Jul 28, 2016
Sold
$540,000
Jul 19, 2016
Sold
$540,000
Jul 11, 2016
Pending
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Jun 24, 2016
Listed
$529,000
Jun 23, 2016
Listed
*
There are no remarks available.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40277948
Nov 28, 2007
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,963 (+3.9%)
$191,770 + $447,465
$639,235
2024
$9,592 (−4.7%)
$188,010 + $438,691
$626,701
2023
$10,063 (+2.7%)
$184,325 + $430,092
$614,417
2022
$9,800 (+4.6%)
$177,168 + $413,392
$590,560
2021
$9,372 (+1.1%)
$177,168 + $413,392
$590,560
2020
$9,270 (+3.9%)
$173,694 + $405,287
$578,981
2019
$8,923 (+2.1%)
$171,914 + $401,133
$573,047
2018
$8,739 (+4.0%)
$168,544 + $393,271
$561,815
2017
$8,407 (+41.6%)
$162,000 + $378,000
$540,000
2016
$5,936 (+0.5%)
$162,000 + $378,000
$540,000
2015
$5,904 (−5.9%)
$110,067 + $256,860
$366,927
2014
$6,271 (+15.8%)
$106,291 + $248,049
$354,340
2013
$5,414 (+19.4%)
$106,291 + $248,049
$354,340
2012
$4,536 (+1.5%)
$88,800 + $207,200
$296,000
2011
$4,470 (−2.2%)
$79,500 + $185,500
$265,000
2010
$4,570 (−4.4%)
$79,200 + $184,800
$264,000
2009
$4,778 (−27.3%)
$85,500 + $199,500
$285,000
2008
$6,571
$82,500 + $192,500
$275,000
Tax history for 5450 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,963 (+3.9%)
$191,770 + $447,465
$639,235
2024
$9,592 (−4.7%)
$188,010 + $438,691
$626,701
2023
$10,063 (+2.7%)
$184,325 + $430,092
$614,417
2022
$9,800 (+4.6%)
$177,168 + $413,392
$590,560
2021
$9,372 (+1.1%)
$177,168 + $413,392
$590,560
2020
$9,270 (+3.9%)
$173,694 + $405,287
$578,981
2019
$8,923 (+2.1%)
$171,914 + $401,133
$573,047
2018
$8,739 (+4.0%)
$168,544 + $393,271
$561,815
2017
$8,407 (+41.6%)
$162,000 + $378,000
$540,000
2016
$5,936 (+0.5%)
$162,000 + $378,000
$540,000
2015
$5,904 (−5.9%)
$110,067 + $256,860
$366,927
2014
$6,271 (+15.8%)
$106,291 + $248,049
$354,340
2013
$5,414 (+19.4%)
$106,291 + $248,049
$354,340
2012
$4,536 (+1.5%)
$88,800 + $207,200
$296,000
2011
$4,470 (−2.2%)
$79,500 + $185,500
$265,000
2010
$4,570 (−4.4%)
$79,200 + $184,800
$264,000
2009
$4,778 (−27.3%)
$85,500 + $199,500
$285,000
2008
$6,571
$82,500 + $192,500
$275,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1923
Sq. Ft.
1,104
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
036 247803000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
May 18, 2017 • Final
Re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
Upgrade the main electrical panel from 100 amps to 200 amps and work on existing circuits.
Electrical
Jan 19, 2014 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Perform a sewer repair on the public right of way.
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
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: No
Parking Features: Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Floor Furnace, See Remarks
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: See Remarks, Tile, Wood
Pool Features
Pool Features: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Year Built: 1923
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Size Area: 3500.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 3500.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Location
Location Information
Directions: Cross Street: 55th Ave..
Utility Information
Sewer: Shared Septic, Septic Tank
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,104
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1923
County: Alameda County
APN: 036 247803000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Other Structures: Workshop
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
1/10
Frick United Academy of Language
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
1/10
Fremont High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
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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
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.9 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$629,000 – $761,000
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