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5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5408 Ruth Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1918

Acreage

0.8

Sale price

$600,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
5408 Ruth Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Maxwell Park
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
36-2478-41

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/06/2024
Sale price
$600,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$7,412
Current property tax
$7,322
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,108
Stories
10
Year built
1918
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 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

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

Sales history for 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/06/2024 $600,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
10/24/2016 $400,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
06/06/2005 $502,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/06/2024 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/06/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/24/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
10/24/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
10/24/2016 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
06/06/2005 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXX X
09/24/1999 Deed XXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
01/04/1994 Deed XXXX, XXXXX X & X XXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X
07/21/1989 Deed XXXX, X XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5408 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
$7,412
Current property tax
$7,322
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$580,000
Land value
$174,000
Building value
$406,000

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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 $612,000 1.2779 $7,821 +36.35%
2024-2025 $455,123 1.2603 $5,736 -6.32%
2023-2024 $446,200 1.3722 $6,123 +1.64%
2022-2023 $437,451 1.3771 $6,024 +2.23%
2021-2022 $428,875 1.3741 $5,893 +1.06%
2020-2021 $424,480 1.3737 $5,831 +19.62%
2019-2020 $416,160 1.1713 $4,874 -12.58%
2018-2019 $408,000 1.3666 $5,576 +3.36%
2017-2018 $400,000 1.3486 $5,394 -21.72%
2016-2017 $520,000 1.3252 $6,891 +14.70%
Permits

Permit information for 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/25/2024
01/02/2024
12/07/2016

*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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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 0.29
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.33
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.40
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.43
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.66
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.67
Mills College Children's School NR Private K-5 87 0.70
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.72
Aspire Triumph Technology Academy NR Charter K-5 284 0.76
Aspire Triumph Technology Academy NR Charter K-5 243 0.76
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.29
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.40
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.43
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.66
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.67
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 0.69
Julia Morgan School For Girls NR Private 6-8 124 0.70
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.72
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.84
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.29
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.65
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.67
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.69
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.70
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.72
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 0.77
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.90
I.Q.R.A.A.Educational Academy& Services NR Private K-12 24 1.02

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Neighbors for 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA

2535 55th Ave, Oakland 5426 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5431 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5333 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5443 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5412 Ruth Ave, Oakland 2501 55th Ave, Oakland 5418 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 5461 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5435 Brookdale Ave, Oakland 2492 Rawson St, Oakland 2498 Rawson St, Oakland 5449 El Camile Ave, Oakland 2600 Kingsland Ave, Oakland 2500 Rawson St, Oakland 2487 Cole St, Oakland 2457 55th Ave, Oakland 5327 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5479 El Camile Ave, Oakland 5422 Brookdale Ave, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5408 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 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1918.

What is the total square footage of 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,108 square feet.

When was 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 02/06/2024 for $600,000.

What is the assessed value of 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $612,000.

What are the property taxes for 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5408 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 total $7,820.

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