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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.

Full Property Details for 5492 Ruth Ave

General

  • Price: $895,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Multi-Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41118731
  • Updated: 12/4/2025
  • Added to Site: 43 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Side Yard

Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Alameda
  • Subdivision: Maxwell Park
  • Driving Directions: corner of 55th Ave and Ruth Ave

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Water District

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Roof: Bitumen
  • Year Built: 1941

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 6565
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $231

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 36247827

Listed by NAI Northern California, Ethan Berger

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— 5492 Ruth Ave —

  • Ethan Berger

    NAI Northern California

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Schools serving 5492 Ruth Ave

School District:Oakland Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Horace Mann Elementary School, Oakland, CA
5222 Ygnacio Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
K-50.4 mi
Frick United Academy of Language
2845 64th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
6-80.6 mi
Fremont High
4610 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601
9-120.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 5492 Ruth Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/04/2025
Listed
$895,000
19.33%
MLS
2/26/2018
Sold
$750,000
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Tax History for 5492 Ruth Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$19,878
37%
$853,357
2%
2024
$14,458
-4%
$836,624
2%
2023
$15,038
4%
$820,221
2%
2022
$14,427
7%
$804,141
2%
2021
$13,504
1%
$788,377
1%
2020
$13,345
5%
$780,300
2%
2019
$12,652
263%
$765,000
670%
2018
$3,490
9%
$99,290
2%
2017
$3,213
6%
$97,342
2%
2016
$3,028
1%
$95,434
2%
2015
$3,000
-4%
$94,000
2%
2014
$3,128
3%
$92,159
—
2013
$3,043
—
$91,743
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5492 Ruth Ave, Oakland, CA 94601 (MLS# 41118731) is a Multi-Family property with units containing 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 5492 Ruth Ave is currently listed for $895,000 and was received on December 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 5492 Ruth Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Oakland? You can browse all Oakland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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