| Primary address | 5420 Ruth Avenue, Oakland |
| Zip code | 94601 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Maxwell Park |
| Parcel ID | 36-2478-38 |
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| Sale date | 05/16/2014 |
| Sale price | $383,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $5,910 |
| Building sqft | 1,084 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Zoning district | Residential Detached Unit (RD-2) |
| School district | Oakland Unified SCH |
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5420 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,084 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5420 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $469,484, the tax amount paid for 5420 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 is $5,999.
When was 5420 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the last sale price?5420 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold in 05/16/2014 for $383,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5420 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $6,000 |
| Current property tax | $5,910 |
| Market value | $469,484 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5420 Ruth Avenue, Oakland, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $469,484 | 1.2779 | $6,000 | +3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $460,281 | 1.2603 | $5,801 | -6.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $451,257 | 1.3722 | $6,192 | +1.64% |
| 2022-2023 | $442,410 | 1.3771 | $6,092 | +2.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $433,738 | 1.3741 | $5,960 | +1.07% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 5420 Ruth Avenue, Oakland to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad University Of Islam | NR | Private | K-12 | 41 | 0.30 |
| Horace Mann Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-5 | 192 | 0.34 |
| East Oakland Leadership Academy | NR | Charter | K-8 | 111 | 0.38 |
| Melrose Leadership Academy | 5 | Public | K-8 | 656 | 0.45 |
| St. Bernard School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.65 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad University Of Islam | NR | Private | K-12 | 41 | 0.30 |
| East Oakland Leadership Academy | NR | Charter | K-8 | 111 | 0.38 |
| Melrose Leadership Academy | 5 | Public | K-8 | 656 | 0.45 |
| St. Bernard School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.65 |
| Greenleaf Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-8 | 618 | 0.65 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad University Of Islam | NR | Private | K-12 | 41 | 0.30 |
| Oakland Unity High School | 8 | Charter | 9-12 | 351 | 0.64 |
| Alternatives in Action | NR | Charter | 9-12 | 143 | 0.68 |
| Alternatives in Action | 2 | Charter | 9-12 | 202 | 0.68 |
| Fremont High | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,146 | 0.68 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5420 Ruth Avenue, Oakland.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2612 Kingsland Ave, Oakland | 944 | 04/17/2025 | |
| 5405 El Camile Ave, Oakland | 1,612 | 02/22/2013 | |
| 2618 Kingsland Ave, Oakland | 1,536 | 02/20/2018 | $550,000 |
| 2469 55th Ave, Oakland | 1,174 | 07/21/2023 | $575,000 |
| 5451 Brookdale Ave, Oakland | 1,134 | 09/24/2020 | $830,000 |
| 2643 Best Ave, Oakland | 1,615 | 12/22/2020 | |
| 5432 Ruth Ave, Oakland | 1,384 | 12/03/2024 | |
| 5457 Brookdale Ave, Oakland | 1,104 | 12/05/2024 | $801,000 |
| 2622 Kingsland Ave, Oakland | 3,711 | 03/22/2021 | |
| 2707 Best Ave, Oakland | 1,370 | 03/04/2022 | $850,000 |
| 2500 Cole St, Oakland | 2,127 | 07/06/2022 | |
| 5309 El Camile Ave, Oakland | 3,300 | 07/26/2010 | $484,099 |
| 2906 Monticello Ave, Oakland | 1,274 | 04/30/2025 | $720,000 |
| 5428 Ruth Ave, Oakland | 1,551 | 03/01/2021 | |
| 5436 Ruth Ave, Oakland | 861 | 04/22/2021 | |
| 5444 Ruth Ave, Oakland | 1,401 | 02/23/2007 | |
| 5492 Ruth Ave, Oakland | 3,872 | 03/02/2020 | |
| 2606 Kingsland Ave, Oakland | 2,592 | 09/11/2015 | |
| 5401 El Camile Ave, Oakland | 1,042 | 06/08/1992 | $174,000 |
| 2463 55th Ave, Oakland | 1,456 | 01/20/2022 |