Google street view image for 540 Rutherford Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061

Off market mar 1979 for $108K

$1,977,238

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $733/mo

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1 ba

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1,070

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540 Rutherford Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061

About this home

540 Rutherford Ave is a 1,070 square foot house on a 5,552 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 02, 1979 for $108,500. Based on Redfin's Redwood City data, we estimate the home's value is $1,977,238.

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

5,552 sq ftLot Size

$1,848Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,977,238

$1.9M since sold in March 1979$64K since October

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This home's estimate is 9.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.81M) of 5 comparable homes.

BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 15, 2026
$2,050,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
366 Alexander Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,675,000
B
2 beds1 bath900 sq ft
234 Beresford Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,849,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
254 Nimitz Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,708,000
D
3 beds1 bath920 sq ft
552 Nimitz Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,750,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
134 Nimitz Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061

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Market trends in 94061, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

105.2%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

0 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 540 Rutherford Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,984 (+2.4%)

$158,533 + $87,182

$245,715

2025

$3,891 (+1.8%)

$158,533 + $87,182

$245,715

2024

$3,822 (+2.1%)

$155,425 + $85,473

$240,898

2023

$3,742 (+4.5%)

$152,378 + $83,798

$236,176

2022

$3,580 (+1.5%)

$149,391 + $82,155

$231,546

2021

$3,526 (+1.8%)

$146,462 + $80,545

$227,007

2020

$3,463 (+1.1%)

$143,591 + $78,966

$222,557

2019

$3,424 (+4.2%)

$142,119 + $78,157

$220,276

2018

$3,286 (+6.3%)

$139,333 + $76,625

$215,958

2017

$3,091 (+4.1%)

$133,923 + $73,650

$207,573

2016

$2,969 (+4.0%)

$133,923 + $73,650

$207,573

2015

$2,854 (+2.6%)

$131,298 + $72,206

$203,504

2014

$2,781 (+3.2%)

$126,793 + $69,729

$196,522

2012

$2,696 (+5.3%)

$126,220 + $69,414

$195,634

2011

$2,559 (+3.1%)

$123,746 + $68,053

$191,799

2010

$2,483 (+2.5%)

$121,320 + $66,719

$188,039

2009

$2,423 (+5.1%)

$120,414 + $66,221

$186,635

2008

$2,305

$120,701 + $66,379

$187,080

Tax history for 540 Rutherford Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,984 (+2.4%)

$158,533 + $87,182

$245,715

2025

$3,891 (+1.8%)

$158,533 + $87,182

$245,715

2024

$3,822 (+2.1%)

$155,425 + $85,473

$240,898

2023

$3,742 (+4.5%)

$152,378 + $83,798

$236,176

2022

$3,580 (+1.5%)

$149,391 + $82,155

$231,546

2021

$3,526 (+1.8%)

$146,462 + $80,545

$227,007

2020

$3,463 (+1.1%)

$143,591 + $78,966

$222,557

2019

$3,424 (+4.2%)

$142,119 + $78,157

$220,276

2018

$3,286 (+6.3%)

$139,333 + $76,625

$215,958

2017

$3,091 (+4.1%)

$133,923 + $73,650

$207,573

2016

$2,969 (+4.0%)

$133,923 + $73,650

$207,573

2015

$2,854 (+2.6%)

$131,298 + $72,206

$203,504

2014

$2,781 (+3.2%)

$126,793 + $69,729

$196,522

2012

$2,696 (+5.3%)

$126,220 + $69,414

$195,634

2011

$2,559 (+3.1%)

$123,746 + $68,053

$191,799

2010

$2,483 (+2.5%)

$121,320 + $66,719

$188,039

2009

$2,423 (+5.1%)

$120,414 + $66,221

$186,635

2008

$2,305

$120,701 + $66,379

$187,080

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Jul 13, 2020 • Final

Sewer line

Replace a section of sewer pipe located in front of the home.

Plumbing

Dec 6, 2013 • Final

Building

Tear off the existing wood shake roof. Install new plywood sheathing, felt underlayment, and class A composition shingles.

Roofing

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Building Improvement Type: Detached

View Information
View: Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAKLEIGH PARK MAP 03
Living Sq. Ft: 1,070
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,070
Building Sq. Ft: 1,280
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SELY 1/2 OF LOT 148 BLOCK 14 & LOT 149 BLOCK 14 OAKLEIGH PARK NO 3 RSM 8/29

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 210
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,552
Legal Lot Number: 148
Legal Block Number: 14
Acres: 0.1275
Depth Footage: 105
Front Footage: 53
Zoning Code: R10006
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,070
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,552 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 059276050

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Henry Ford Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

John F. Kennedy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Woodside High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

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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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Redwood City, CA • 94061

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In this area, properties receive around 10.7 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.88M – $2.27M

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Data from public records.

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537 Rutherford Avenue, Redwood City, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1020 Sq. Ft.	$1,608,303
552 Rutherford Avenue, Redwood City, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$3,344,032
518 Rutherford Avenue, Redwood City, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$1,839,104
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503 Buena Vista Avenue, Redwood City, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3882 Sq. Ft.	$5,292,496

Address	Redfin Estimate
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