This sunny, single-level rancher includes two light-filled living spaces, a brand new roof, freshly painted interior, new carpet, and a flat, expansive lot. The renovated full bathroom features Brizo plumbing fixtures, marble flooring, and a ceramic tiled shower with an extra deep soaking tub. Entertainers will enjoy the updated eat-in kitchen which includes a gas stove, granite counter tops, barstool seating and flows seamlessly to the family room. Large sliders lead you to the park-like backyard featuring a paver patio, large lawn, and pea gravel seating area situated under a canopy of live oaks. The lush back garden showcases lilacs, peonies, lavender, crawling roses along the fence line and David Austin rose bushes. Affectionately referred to as “The Tulip House,” Ruth Drive boasts over 1000 tulip bulbs that line the driveway and signal springtime each year. Mature landscaping fills both the front and back yard dawning limelight hydrangeas, english lavender and iceberg roses. Conveniently located next to Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping + dining, parks, major freeways and Gregory Gardens Elementary!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
10,800 sq ftLot Size
$726Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Traci Miller•DRE #01038042• Compass
Listed by Erin Schroeder•DRE #02025712• Compass
Bought with Natalie Lawton•DRE #02162230• Dudum Real Estate Group
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41068066
Aug 27, 2024
Sold
$1,050,000
$738/sq ft
Aug 6, 2024
Pending
—
Jul 29, 2024
Listed
$1,025,000
$721/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40790664
Sep 15, 2017
Sold
$655,000
$461/sq ft
Aug 20, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2017
Listed
$675,000
$475/sq ft
+19
Stunning Gregory Gardens rancher remodel! Step into the beauty of this 1,422 sq ft expanded home on .2 acre lot with lovely trees. New carpet, flooring. New granite and stainless-steel in kitchen opening to family/great room. Dual-pane windows. Central heat and A/C. Freshly painted in and out. Stylish new light fixtures. Remodeled half-bath. Kitchen includes breakfast bar along granite counter, new stainless sink and faucet, gas range. Backyard offers room to play, garden, relax and has privacy galore. Walk to schools: Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill Middle and College Park High. Check with Mt Diablo School District to confirm schools. Major shopping/easy commute nearby.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10259349
Aug 7, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jul 15, 1998
Sold
$199,500
$140/sq ft
Jul 9, 1998
Listed
$193,950
$136/sq ft
BETTER SEE THIS ONE! SUPERB PRIVATE LARGE BACKYARD EXTENDS ALL THE WAY TO WIRE FENCE. ADDED LG. FAMILY RM. W/FREE STANDING STOVE.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28259349
Aug 7, 1998
Sold
$199,500
$140/sq ft
Jul 15, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jul 9, 1998
Listed
$193,950
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 3, 1978
Sold
$65,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,656 (+41.1%)
$867,000 + $204,000
$1,071,000
2024
$8,967 (+1.7%)
$850,000 + $200,000
$1,050,000
2023
$8,821 (+0.9%)
$591,668 + $138,990
$730,658
2022
$8,746 (+2.2%)
$580,067 + $136,265
$716,332
2021
$8,560 (+1.0%)
$568,694 + $133,594
$702,288
2020
$8,473 (+1.0%)
$557,544 + $130,975
$688,519
2019
$8,386 (+3.5%)
$551,828 + $129,633
$681,461
2018
$8,101 (+122.0%)
$541,008 + $127,092
$668,100
2017
$3,648 (+2.8%)
$151,551 + $117,916
$269,467
2016
$3,550 (+1.2%)
$151,551 + $117,916
$269,467
2015
$3,508 (+1.7%)
$148,580 + $115,604
$264,184
2014
$3,451 (+2.7%)
$143,483 + $111,638
$255,121
2013
$3,359 (+2.6%)
$143,483 + $111,638
$255,121
2012
$3,272 (+4.2%)
$142,835 + $111,134
$253,969
2011
$3,141 (+2.1%)
$140,035 + $108,955
$248,990
2010
$3,075 (+2.0%)
$137,290 + $106,819
$244,109
2009
$3,016 (+2.4%)
$136,264 + $106,021
$242,285
2008
$2,947
$136,588 + $106,273
$242,861
Tax history for 1642 Ruth Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,656 (+41.1%)
$867,000 + $204,000
$1,071,000
2024
$8,967 (+1.7%)
$850,000 + $200,000
$1,050,000
2023
$8,821 (+0.9%)
$591,668 + $138,990
$730,658
2022
$8,746 (+2.2%)
$580,067 + $136,265
$716,332
2021
$8,560 (+1.0%)
$568,694 + $133,594
$702,288
2020
$8,473 (+1.0%)
$557,544 + $130,975
$688,519
2019
$8,386 (+3.5%)
$551,828 + $129,633
$681,461
2018
$8,101 (+122.0%)
$541,008 + $127,092
$668,100
2017
$3,648 (+2.8%)
$151,551 + $117,916
$269,467
2016
$3,550 (+1.2%)
$151,551 + $117,916
$269,467
2015
$3,508 (+1.7%)
$148,580 + $115,604
$264,184
2014
$3,451 (+2.7%)
$143,483 + $111,638
$255,121
2013
$3,359 (+2.6%)
$143,483 + $111,638
$255,121
2012
$3,272 (+4.2%)
$142,835 + $111,134
$253,969
2011
$3,141 (+2.1%)
$140,035 + $108,955
$248,990
2010
$3,075 (+2.0%)
$137,290 + $106,819
$244,109
2009
$3,016 (+2.4%)
$136,264 + $106,021
$242,285
2008
$2,947
$136,588 + $106,273
$242,861
*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
10,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,422
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1531760088
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
R7
Single-Family Residential District
The R-7 districts allow for high density single-family residential land use at densities from 4.6 to 7.3 units per net acre subject to appropriate standards. In the R-7 district the minimum lot size is 7,000 square feet. In the R-6 district, the minimum lot size is 6,000 square feet.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Jul 26, 2024 • Final
Residential re-roof
Roofing
Nov 9, 2020 • Final
Building (residential) alteration, remodel, repair
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Marble, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.