Amazing opportunity! Fully remodeled home in the acclaimed College Park neighborhood of Pleasant Hill. The home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2046 Sq. Ft. of living space and a large deck. It has a well thought out gourmet kitchen including stainless steel appliances, a 36 inch gas range, double oven, spacious pantry, island and custom quartz counter tops. The master suite was designed with solitude in mind. A large walk in closet and loads of natural light make this a place you will never want to leave. An inviting shower and dual sinks will melt away the stresses of a busy day. This home is move in ready. It has updated electrical, updated plumbing, new Nest controlled HVAC system, new dual pane windows and modern insulation. Home includes large laundry room with washer and dryer included. The house even has side access and large lot to park your toys in. The neighborhood is amazing too. Walking distance to shopping and restaurant’s, close proximity to BART, and great schools
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
9,860 sq ftLot Size
$629Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Goyert•DRE #01290813• Nor Cal Real Estate Services
This home has been completely and very nicely updated/remodeled. The kitchen is wide open to the dining area and living room. The home is convenient to Highway 680 and shopping areas.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Steve Rebello
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 896 Ruth Dr
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40875745
Sep 10, 2019
Sold
$950,000
$464/sq ft
Aug 7, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 25, 2019
Listed
$939,000
$459/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40841326
Oct 23, 2018
Sold
$550,000
$269/sq ft
Oct 14, 2018
Pending
—
Oct 4, 2018
Listed
$550,000
$269/sq ft
+8
Fantastic investment opportunity for a 3 bedroom single family home in Pleasant Hill. Huge, private yard with no rear neighbors. Great location within walking distance of K-12 schools & DVC community college. Close to freeway, shopping, and restaurants.
Public Records
Sep 19, 1986
Sold
$110,000
$54/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1979
Sold
$67,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,452 (+2.3%)
$725,085 + $334,654
$1,059,739
2024
$12,174 (+1.6%)
$710,868 + $328,093
$1,038,961
2023
$11,981 (+0.9%)
$696,930 + $321,660
$1,018,590
2022
$11,880 (−13.0%)
$683,265 + $315,353
$998,618
2021
$13,652 (+0.7%)
$669,868 + $309,170
$979,038
2020
$13,555 (+90.7%)
$656,734 + $303,108
$959,842
2019
$7,108 (+154.4%)
$650,000 + $300,000
$950,000
2018
$2,795 (+3.5%)
$500,000 + $50,000
$550,000
2017
$2,699 (+3.1%)
$110,880 + $74,137
$185,017
2016
$2,619 (+1.5%)
$110,880 + $74,137
$185,017
2015
$2,580 (+2.0%)
$108,706 + $72,684
$181,390
2014
$2,530 (+3.0%)
$104,977 + $70,191
$175,168
2013
$2,457 (+2.9%)
$104,977 + $70,191
$175,168
2012
$2,387 (+4.3%)
$104,503 + $69,874
$174,377
2011
$2,288 (+2.4%)
$102,454 + $68,504
$170,958
2010
$2,234 (+1.8%)
$100,446 + $67,161
$167,607
2009
$2,194 (+2.2%)
$99,696 + $66,660
$166,356
2008
$2,146
$99,933 + $66,819
$166,752
Tax history for 896 Ruth Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,452 (+2.3%)
$725,085 + $334,654
$1,059,739
2024
$12,174 (+1.6%)
$710,868 + $328,093
$1,038,961
2023
$11,981 (+0.9%)
$696,930 + $321,660
$1,018,590
2022
$11,880 (−13.0%)
$683,265 + $315,353
$998,618
2021
$13,652 (+0.7%)
$669,868 + $309,170
$979,038
2020
$13,555 (+90.7%)
$656,734 + $303,108
$959,842
2019
$7,108 (+154.4%)
$650,000 + $300,000
$950,000
2018
$2,795 (+3.5%)
$500,000 + $50,000
$550,000
2017
$2,699 (+3.1%)
$110,880 + $74,137
$185,017
2016
$2,619 (+1.5%)
$110,880 + $74,137
$185,017
2015
$2,580 (+2.0%)
$108,706 + $72,684
$181,390
2014
$2,530 (+3.0%)
$104,977 + $70,191
$175,168
2013
$2,457 (+2.9%)
$104,977 + $70,191
$175,168
2012
$2,387 (+4.3%)
$104,503 + $69,874
$174,377
2011
$2,288 (+2.4%)
$102,454 + $68,504
$170,958
2010
$2,234 (+1.8%)
$100,446 + $67,161
$167,607
2009
$2,194 (+2.2%)
$99,696 + $66,660
$166,356
2008
$2,146
$99,933 + $66,819
$166,752
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,860 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,047
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1531140091
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
Aug 30, 2023 • Final
Solar (residential)
Electrical
Solar
Nov 14, 2019 • 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, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.