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5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5440 Ruth Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1922

Acreage

0.8

Sale price

$334,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5440 Ruth Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Maxwell Park
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
36-2478-33

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/29/2008
Sale price
$334,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$5,716
Current property tax
$5,627
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,056
Stories
10
Year built
1922
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
10
Lot
Acreage
0.8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/29/2008 $334,000 XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX XX XXXX-XXX
10/10/2007 $366,370 XXXXX XXXXX XX XX XXXX-XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/30/2004 $382,000 XX, XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX & XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/15/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX
02/29/2008 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XX XX XXXX-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX XXXXXX
10/10/2007 Deed XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX XX XXXX-XXX
02/06/2006 Deed XX, XXX
01/30/2004 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX & XXX XX, XXX
06/18/2003 Deed XXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX & XXX
01/15/1997 Deed XXXX, XXXX X XXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5440 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
$5,716
Current property tax
$5,627
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$447,321
Land value
$134,196
Building value
$313,125

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $438,553 1.2779 $5,604 +3.42%
2024-2025 $429,955 1.2603 $5,419 -6.32%
2023-2024 $421,528 1.3722 $5,784 +1.64%
2022-2023 $413,264 1.3771 $5,691 +2.23%
2021-2022 $405,163 1.3741 $5,567 +1.06%
2020-2021 $401,010 1.3737 $5,509 +19.62%
2019-2020 $393,150 1.1713 $4,605 -12.58%
2018-2019 $385,443 1.3666 $5,267 +3.36%
2017-2018 $377,887 1.3486 $5,096 +3.80%
2016-2017 $370,478 1.3252 $4,910 -1.46%
Permits

Permit information for 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

No recently recorded permits 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

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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 0.31
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.35
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.36
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.47
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.62
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.63
Mills College Children's School NR Private K-5 87 0.68
Aspire Triumph Technology Academy NR Charter K-5 284 0.73
Aspire Triumph Technology Academy NR Charter K-5 243 0.73
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.73
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.31
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.35
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.47
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.62
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.63
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 0.65
Julia Morgan School For Girls NR Private 6-8 124 0.68
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.73
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 0.73
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.86
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.31
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.61
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.65
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.65
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.70
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.73
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 0.73
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.75
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.86
I.Q.R.A.A.Educational Academy& Services NR Private K-12 24 0.98

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Neighbors for 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

5333 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5431 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5412 Ruth Ave, Oakland 5443 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5306 Trask St, Oakland 5416 Ruth Ave, Oakland 5435 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5454 Ruth Ave, Oakland 5449 El Camile Ave, Oakland 2600 Kingsland Ave, Oakland 5448 Ruth Ave, Oakland 2511 Rawson St, Oakland 5469 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5450 Ruth Ave, Oakland 2475 55th Ave, Oakland 5327 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5456 Ruth Ave, Oakland 5421 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5429 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5459 Brookdale Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5440 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 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1922.

What is the total square footage of 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,056 square feet.

When was 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 02/29/2008 for $334,000.

What is the assessed value of 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $438,553.

What are the property taxes for 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5440 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $5,604.

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