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538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Ruth Way

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Property type

Single Family Residential Home, R&T 402.1 (1140)

Year built

1963

Acreage

1.39

Sale price

$438,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
538 Ruth Way
Livermore, CA 94550
Zip code
94550
Neighborhood
Sunset
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
99-315-3

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/27/2026
Sale price
$438,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$5,880
Current property tax
$5,801
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Home, R&T 402.1
Building sq. ft.
1,324
Stories
10
Year built
1963
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1980
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
1.39
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (RL)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
42 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
LIVERMORE VLY JT UNIF SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA

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

Sales history for 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/27/2026 $438,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/01/2015 $430,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/10/2014 $335,000 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX; XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/27/2026 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
01/27/2026 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
01/27/2026 Agreement XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
01/27/2026 Request notice default/delinq XXXX XXXXXXXXX
01/27/2026 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX
01/27/2026 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/27/2026 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
01/27/2026 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
10/14/2015 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
09/01/2015 Request Notice Default/Delinq XXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, 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
$5,880
Current property tax
$5,801
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$519,198
Land value
$155,759
Building value
$363,439

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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 $509,020 1.1325 $5,765 +1.79%
2024-2025 $499,040 1.1348 $5,663 -23.79%
2023-2024 $489,257 1.5189 $7,431 +34.16%
2022-2023 $479,664 1.1548 $5,539 +1.79%
2021-2022 $470,260 1.1572 $5,442 +2.66%
2020-2021 $465,440 1.1389 $5,301 -0.73%
2019-2020 $456,315 1.1702 $5,340 +1.77%
2018-2019 $447,371 1.1728 $5,247 +2.32%
2017-2018 $438,600 1.1691 $5,128 +3.29%
2016-2017 $430,000 1.1545 $4,964 +32.59%
Permits

Permit information for 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/27/2015
02/27/2014
02/27/2014

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,099,000

-5.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$661

-4.8% 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)
Marylin Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 358 0.68
Rancho Las Positas Elementary School 6 Public K-5 566 0.77
Emma C. Smith Elementary School 8 Public K-5 652 0.84
Joe Michell K-8 School 6 Public K-8 786 0.88
Sunset Elementary School 8 Public K-5 756 1.47
Lawrence Elementary 9 Public K-5 402 1.59
St Michael's School NR Private K-8 0 1.71
St. Michael Elementary School NR Private K-8 233 1.71
Valley Montessori School NR Private PK-8 423 1.80
Valley Montessori School NR Private PK-8 423 1.80
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Joe Michell K-8 School 6 Public K-8 786 0.88
William Mendenhall Middle School 7 Public 6-8 883 0.96
Del Valle Continuation High School 3 Public 7-12 135 1.51
St Michael's School NR Private K-8 0 1.71
St. Michael Elementary School NR Private K-8 233 1.71
Valley Montessori School NR Private PK-8 423 1.80
Junction Avenue K-8 School 3 Public K-8 861 1.83
Our Savior Lutheran NR Private PK-8 327 2.30
Evan Anwyl NR Private K-8 271 2.31
East Avenue Middle School 5 Public 6-8 547 2.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Granada High School 9 Public 9-12 2,279 0.38
Tri-Valley Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.21
Del Valle Continuation High School 3 Public 7-12 135 1.51
Livermore High School 7 Public 9-12 1,765 1.80
Acton Academy East Bay NR Private K-12 0 2.35
Squaw Valley Academy Bay Area NR Private 9-12 0 2.36
Vine And Branches Christian Schools NR Private 1-12 6 2.78
Vineyard Alternative School 6 Public K-12 128 2.92
Livermore Adult NR Public 0 2.94
Selah Christian School NR Private K-12 0 3.32

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Neighbors for 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA

559 Ruth Way, Livermore 221 Lloyd St, Livermore 631 Lorren Way, Livermore 172 Lloyd St, Livermore 208 Lloyd St, Livermore 219 Lloyd St, Livermore 317 Lloyd St, Livermore 619 Lorren Way, Livermore 567 Lorren Way, Livermore 559 Lorren Way, Livermore 543 Lorren Way, Livermore 333 Lloyd St, Livermore 552 Ruth Way, Livermore 575 Lorren Way, Livermore 510 Ruth Way, Livermore 551 Lorren Way, Livermore 364 Nadine St, Livermore 235 Lloyd St, Livermore 257 Lloyd St, Livermore 657 Lorren Way, Livermore

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA

94539, Alameda County, CA 94551, Alameda County, CA 94566, Alameda County, CA 94586, Alameda County, CA 95111, Santa Clara County, CA 95112, Santa Clara County, CA 95116, Santa Clara County, CA 95121, Santa Clara County, CA 95122, Santa Clara County, CA 95127, Santa Clara County, CA 95131, Santa Clara County, CA 95132, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA 95135, Santa Clara County, CA 95140, Santa Clara County, CA 95148, Santa Clara County, CA 95377, Alameda County, CA 95391, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550?

The development at 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550 was built in 1963.

What is the total square footage of 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550?

538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550 has a total of 1,324 square feet.

When was 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550 was last sold on 01/27/2026 for $438,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550?

538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550 is currently assessed at $509,020.

What are the property taxes for 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550?

The property taxes for 538 Ruth Way, Livermore, CA 94550 total $5,764.

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