Welcome to 860 Ruth Drive in the modern and dynamic city of Pleasant Hill. Situated on an expansive almost quarter acre lot, this home is ready for its SECOND owner! With only ONE owner for the past 50+ years, it has been updated & meticulously maintained throughout. The minute you walk into this cozy home, you will feel the JOY! The light & bright sun-filled living room is a wonderful place for lounging & entertaining guests. It opens to the dining area which flows into the updated eat-in kitchen. The door off of the kitchen & the sliding door off of the primary bedroom both open to the deck which is the threshold to your outdoor oasis! The expansive yard space & beautiful trees combined with no rear neighbors make this a special place to relax & enjoy the beauty of nature. Three generously sized bedrooms make this an ideal home with plenty of space. If you have ever dreamt of urban farming - this is your place! Or, the possibility of expansion or adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to have 2 homes on one lot, this is a MUST SEE-the possibilities are limitless here! Enoy all Pleasant Hill has to offer with 300 acres of parks & recreation, excellent schools less than ½ mile away, close-by shopping, dining & entertainment! Great commute location with nearby Highway 680 & BART
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
10,500 sq ftLot Size
$918Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Valerie Vicente•DRE #01827748• Coldwell Banker
Bought with Julie Mccoy•DRE #01260930• RE/MAX Accord
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41080386
Dec 31, 2024
Sold
$855,000
$885/sq ft
Dec 18, 2024
Pending
—
Dec 9, 2024
Listed
$798,800
$827/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,479 (+472.7%)
$714,000 + $158,100
$872,100
2024
$1,830 (+2.3%)
$700,000 + $155,000
$855,000
2023
$1,788 (+0.8%)
$46,176 + $37,155
$83,331
2022
$1,773 (+2.8%)
$45,271 + $36,427
$81,698
2021
$1,726 (+3.9%)
$44,384 + $35,713
$80,097
2020
$1,661 (+0.6%)
$43,514 + $35,013
$78,527
2019
$1,651 (+3.8%)
$43,068 + $34,654
$77,722
2018
$1,590 (+3.9%)
$42,224 + $33,975
$76,199
2017
$1,530 (+3.8%)
$40,586 + $32,656
$73,242
2016
$1,474 (+2.4%)
$40,586 + $32,656
$73,242
2015
$1,440 (+2.8%)
$39,791 + $32,016
$71,807
2014
$1,401 (+3.7%)
$38,427 + $30,919
$69,346
2013
$1,351 (+3.7%)
$38,427 + $30,919
$69,346
2012
$1,303 (+4.7%)
$38,254 + $30,780
$69,034
2011
$1,245 (+3.3%)
$37,504 + $30,177
$67,681
2010
$1,205 (+1.4%)
$36,769 + $29,586
$66,355
2009
$1,189 (+8.6%)
$36,495 + $29,365
$65,860
2008
$1,095
$36,582 + $29,435
$66,017
Tax history for 860 Ruth Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,479 (+472.7%)
$714,000 + $158,100
$872,100
2024
$1,830 (+2.3%)
$700,000 + $155,000
$855,000
2023
$1,788 (+0.8%)
$46,176 + $37,155
$83,331
2022
$1,773 (+2.8%)
$45,271 + $36,427
$81,698
2021
$1,726 (+3.9%)
$44,384 + $35,713
$80,097
2020
$1,661 (+0.6%)
$43,514 + $35,013
$78,527
2019
$1,651 (+3.8%)
$43,068 + $34,654
$77,722
2018
$1,590 (+3.9%)
$42,224 + $33,975
$76,199
2017
$1,530 (+3.8%)
$40,586 + $32,656
$73,242
2016
$1,474 (+2.4%)
$40,586 + $32,656
$73,242
2015
$1,440 (+2.8%)
$39,791 + $32,016
$71,807
2014
$1,401 (+3.7%)
$38,427 + $30,919
$69,346
2013
$1,351 (+3.7%)
$38,427 + $30,919
$69,346
2012
$1,303 (+4.7%)
$38,254 + $30,780
$69,034
2011
$1,245 (+3.3%)
$37,504 + $30,177
$67,681
2010
$1,205 (+1.4%)
$36,769 + $29,586
$66,355
2009
$1,189 (+8.6%)
$36,495 + $29,365
$65,860
2008
$1,095
$36,582 + $29,435
$66,017
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
966
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1531140067
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
Mar 28, 2012 • Active
Encroachment permit (construction)
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Side Yard Access, Garage Faces Front
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.