Located in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single level home offers so much! The entry, living, dining and kitchen area all embrace an open concept, with luxury vinyl floors. The kitchen has a custom designed/built framework, leaving the selection of counter-tops and cabinet doors to your preference. The stainless kitchen also entails a gas range as well as a custom pantry. The primary bedroom comes designed with dual, closets along with a built in dresser, separating the two. The primary room has also been designed with a discreet vanity area accompanied with a built in, tiered shoe display unit. Tile bathroom and designer shower delivers a private, spa environment. Two bedrooms and full bath are on the other side of the house offering privacy. Updated windows throughout. Large, level lot w/patio area, fire pit, allows room for entertaining, gardening and RV/boat parking.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$658Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Leslie Olinger•DRE #01075932• Big Block Realty, Inc
Bought with James Quintero•DRE #01973865• Windermere Rowland Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40922059
Dec 17, 2020
Sold
$715,000
$530/sq ft
Nov 28, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 12, 2020
Contingent
—
Nov 5, 2020
Relisted
—
Oct 26, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 10, 2020
Price Changed
$720,000
$533/sq ft
Oct 2, 2020
Listed
$768,000
$569/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 23, 1997
Sold
$177,500
$131/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10240210
Nov 7, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 1997
Sold
$177,500
$131/sq ft
Jun 19, 1997
Listed
$180,500
$134/sq ft
REMODELED KITCHEN.BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FAM.RM., RV PRKNG, SHED, SBJT TO SELLER FINDING A HOME.2 CAR GAR., GAR NOT CONVERTD
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27240210
Oct 24, 1997
Sold
$177,500
$131/sq ft
Sep 30, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jun 19, 1997
Listed
$180,500
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 1988
Sold
$117,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,574 (+2.3%)
$662,447 + $126,967
$789,414
2024
$9,359 (+1.6%)
$649,458 + $124,478
$773,936
2023
$9,208 (+0.8%)
$636,724 + $122,038
$758,762
2022
$9,132 (+2.2%)
$624,240 + $119,646
$743,886
2021
$8,939 (+139.6%)
$612,000 + $117,300
$729,300
2020
$3,731 (+0.9%)
$600,000 + $115,000
$715,000
2019
$3,698 (+3.7%)
$160,592 + $98,543
$259,135
2018
$3,567 (+3.3%)
$157,444 + $96,611
$254,055
2017
$3,452 (+2.8%)
$151,331 + $92,860
$244,191
2016
$3,359 (+1.2%)
$151,331 + $92,860
$244,191
2015
$3,319 (+1.7%)
$148,364 + $91,040
$239,404
2014
$3,265 (+2.8%)
$143,274 + $87,917
$231,191
2013
$3,177 (+2.6%)
$143,274 + $87,917
$231,191
2012
$3,096 (+4.1%)
$142,627 + $87,520
$230,147
2011
$2,973 (+2.1%)
$139,831 + $85,804
$225,635
2010
$2,910 (+1.9%)
$137,090 + $84,122
$221,212
2009
$2,855 (+2.3%)
$136,066 + $83,494
$219,560
2008
$2,792
$136,390 + $83,693
$220,083
Tax history for 861 Ruth Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,574 (+2.3%)
$662,447 + $126,967
$789,414
2024
$9,359 (+1.6%)
$649,458 + $124,478
$773,936
2023
$9,208 (+0.8%)
$636,724 + $122,038
$758,762
2022
$9,132 (+2.2%)
$624,240 + $119,646
$743,886
2021
$8,939 (+139.6%)
$612,000 + $117,300
$729,300
2020
$3,731 (+0.9%)
$600,000 + $115,000
$715,000
2019
$3,698 (+3.7%)
$160,592 + $98,543
$259,135
2018
$3,567 (+3.3%)
$157,444 + $96,611
$254,055
2017
$3,452 (+2.8%)
$151,331 + $92,860
$244,191
2016
$3,359 (+1.2%)
$151,331 + $92,860
$244,191
2015
$3,319 (+1.7%)
$148,364 + $91,040
$239,404
2014
$3,265 (+2.8%)
$143,274 + $87,917
$231,191
2013
$3,177 (+2.6%)
$143,274 + $87,917
$231,191
2012
$3,096 (+4.1%)
$142,627 + $87,520
$230,147
2011
$2,973 (+2.1%)
$139,831 + $85,804
$225,635
2010
$2,910 (+1.9%)
$137,090 + $84,122
$221,212
2009
$2,855 (+2.3%)
$136,066 + $83,494
$219,560
2008
$2,792
$136,390 + $83,693
$220,083
*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
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,182
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1531120044
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
May 2, 2024 • Final
Building (residential) alteration, remodel, repair
Electrical
Jun 27, 2023 • Final
Building (residential) alteration, remodel, repair
Electrical
Solar
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, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.