5492 Ruth Ave

$895,000
Price
Beds
Baths
3,872 Sq. Ft.
$231 / Sq. Ft.
3,872
Sq. Ft.
$231
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fantastic 4-plex in Oakland’s desirable Maxwell Park neighborhood—ideal for investors or owner-users. All four units are 2BD/1BA, each with an individual garage, private storage, exterior space, and dedicated water heater. One unit is vacant and rent-ready. Recent improvements include a 2019 seismic retrofit, rebuilt rear stairs, and a finished basement level with added tenant storage and on-site laundry. Rents are near market, with one recently updated unit. Turnkey asset with strong income and...Fantastic 4-plex in Oakland’s desirable Maxwell Park neighborhood—ideal for investors or owner-users. All four units are 2BD/1BA, each with an individual garage, private storage, exterior space, and dedicated water heater. One unit is vacant and rent-ready. Recent improvements include a 2019 seismic retrofit, rebuilt rear stairs, and a finished basement level with added tenant storage and on-site laundry. Rents are near market, with one recently updated unit. Turnkey asset with strong income and upside potential.
  1. Listed by Ethan Berger • DRE #01868467 • NAI Northern California

Property Details for 5492 Ruth Avenue

City
OAKLAND
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
MAXWELL PARK
Building Type
FOURPLEX
Property Sub Type
FOURPLEX
Garage/Parking
Garage
Park Spaces Total
4
Total # Parking Spaces
4
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 12:25 AM

Property Details for 5492 Ruth Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #41118731
Days on Compass34
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL INCOME / Fourplex
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,565 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of NAI Northern California, Ethan Berger, DRE #01868467
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Building Information for 5492 Ruth Avenue

Stories-Residences4Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,565 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,019 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,362

Property Taxes

$1,657

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5492 Ruth Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile
  • Laundry: Washer, Dryer
Room Details
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Storage Area
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Water District
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA Amenities: None
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6565
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6565.0
  • Roof: Bitumen
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3872
  • Yard Description: Side Yard
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Acres: 0.15
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: corner of 55th Ave and Ruth Ave
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 36-2478-27
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 4
  • Basement: Storage Area
  • Miscellaneous Features: Balcony/Patio, None
  • Parking Description: Garage Parking
  • Existing Lease Terms: Written Agreement
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas
  • Financial Data Source: Property Manager
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Balcony/Patio, None
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 5492 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41118731

$895,000
Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41118731

$895,000
Mar 1, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40807891

$750,000
Mar 1, 2018

Sold

RESFAR #466238

$750,000
Mar 1, 2018

Sold

EBRD #SF466238

$750,000
Feb 26, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617570276

$750,000
Feb 9, 2018

Pending

EBRD #SF466238

Feb 9, 2018

Pending

RESFAR #466238

Feb 8, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40807891

Jan 19, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40807891

$729,000
Jan 17, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #SF466238

$729,000
Jan 17, 2018

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #466238

$729,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41118731

$895,000
12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41118731

$895,000
03/01/2018

Sold

EBRD #40807891

$750,000
03/01/2018

Sold

RESFAR #466238

$750,000
03/01/2018

Sold

EBRD #SF466238

$750,000
02/26/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617570276

$750,000
02/09/2018

Pending

EBRD #SF466238

02/09/2018

Pending

RESFAR #466238

02/08/2018

Pending

EBRD #40807891

01/19/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40807891

$729,000
01/17/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #SF466238

$729,000
01/17/2018

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #466238

$729,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5492 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$256,007Additions$597,350Total$853,357
Tax Record2025$19,878 ($1,657 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,872 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,872 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,565 SqFtStyleQuadraplexYear Built1941CountyALAMEDAAPN36-2478-27

Schools near 5492 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Frick United Academy of Language
Public6 to 8

Fremont High
Public9 to 12

Melrose Leadership Academy
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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5492 Ruth Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Oakland, CA 94601. This property was listed for sale on December 4, 2025 by NAI Northern California, it's currently listed at $895,000. It has been on the market for a total of 34 days and was last sold on March 1, 2018. This listing's school district is Oakland Unified School District. Nearby schools include Horace Mann Elementary School, Frick United Academy of Language and Fremont High. 5492 Ruth Avenue is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 3,872 sqft multi-family home built in 1941.

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