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5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5456 Ruth Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.9

Sale price

$364,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5456 Ruth Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Maxwell Park
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
36-2478-28

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/28/2013
Sale price
$364,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$5,842
Current property tax
$5,753
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,237
Stories
10
Year built
1920
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
10
Lot
Acreage
0.9
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
54 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/28/2013 $364,000 XX XXXXX X; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/27/2005 $438,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
04/05/2000 $146,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/16/2021 Deed of trust XX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/16/2021 Deed of trust XX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/02/2017 Deed of Trust XX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/28/2016 Deed of Trust XX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/09/2013 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXX
05/09/2013 Substitution of Trustee XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
02/28/2013 Deed of Trust XX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/28/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX X
09/26/2012 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/27/2005 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$5,842
Current property tax
$5,753
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$457,183
Land value
$137,155
Building value
$320,028

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $448,221 1.2779 $5,728 +3.42%
2024-2025 $439,434 1.2603 $5,538 -6.32%
2023-2024 $430,818 1.3722 $5,912 +1.64%
2022-2023 $422,374 1.3771 $5,817 +2.22%
2021-2022 $414,093 1.3741 $5,690 +1.06%
2020-2021 $409,848 1.3737 $5,630 +19.62%
2019-2020 $401,815 1.1713 $4,706 -12.58%
2018-2019 $393,938 1.3666 $5,384 +3.36%
2017-2018 $386,214 1.3486 $5,208 +3.80%
2016-2017 $378,643 1.3252 $5,018 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/03/2025
11/13/2017

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Oakland residential market stats

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Median sale price

$700,000

Median price/sq. ft.

$527

-3.3% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.32
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.32
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.38
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.50
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.60
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.60
Mills College Children's School NR Private K-5 87 0.67
Aspire Triumph Technology Academy NR Charter K-5 284 0.70
Aspire Triumph Technology Academy NR Charter K-5 243 0.70
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.71
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.32
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.32
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.50
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.60
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.60
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 0.62
Julia Morgan School For Girls NR Private 6-8 124 0.67
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.71
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 0.71
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.83
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.32
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.59
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.62
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.63
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.71
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 0.71
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.73
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.77
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.83
I.Q.R.A.A.Educational Academy& Services NR Private K-12 24 0.96

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Neighbors for 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

5333 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5306 Trask St, Oakland 5454 Ruth Ave, Oakland 5416 Ruth Ave, Oakland 5435 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5448 Ruth Ave, Oakland 2600 Kingsland Ave, Oakland 2511 Rawson St, Oakland 5469 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5450 Ruth Ave, Oakland 2475 55th Ave, Oakland 5427 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5425 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5452 Trask St, Oakland 5327 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5421 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5440 Ruth Ave, Oakland 5429 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5459 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5415 Brookdale Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

94501, Alameda County, CA 94502, Alameda County, CA 94577, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94603, Alameda County, CA 94605, Alameda County, CA 94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94621, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,237 square feet.

When was 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 02/28/2013 for $364,000.

What is the assessed value of 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $448,221.

What are the property taxes for 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5456 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $5,727.

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