5492 Ruth Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
Fourplex · 2 recorded sales since 2018
Sold May 2026
Listing Agent: Ethan Berger (DRE #01868467) · Listing Office: NAI Northern California · Contact: 510-336-4712 · Bought with: Paul LeJoy · Pacific Realty Partners · MLS #41118731 · Source: CRMLS
How this sale compares
5492 Ruth Ave sold for $885,000 in May 2026, at its full list price, after 95 days on the market. It was first listed at $895,000. Across 82 closed sales in 94601 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $600,000 and the median is $451 per square foot.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 94601 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 12 | $535,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 41 | $665,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 29 | $570,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Oakland · Homes for sale in 94601
Description
New Reduced Price. Motivated Sellers. 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.
Listing description from the May 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
Recent sales near 5492 Ruth Ave
5428 Ruth Ave: Sold $744,000 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,551 sqft · May 2026 · 0.1 mi
Margarita Mino Realty & Loans | DRE #01506114
Buyer's agent: Alisa McDevitt, Dudum Real Estate Group | DRE #014297285315 Cole Street: Sold $636,000 · Aug 2026 · 0.2 mi
EXP Realty of California, Inc | DRE #01980815
Buyer's agent: Suranga Edirisooriya, Keller Williams Realty | DRE #021875755362 Foothill BLVD: Sold $495,000 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · Aug 2026 · 0.2 mi
Coldwell Banker Realty | DRE #02305757
Buyer's agent: Lherma Lea Yu, Intero Real Estate Services | DRE #021987935208 Trask St: Sold $700,000 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,576 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.3 mi
Proxima Realty | DRE #01064343
Buyer's agent: Martin Kojnok, Corcoran Icon Properties | DRE #019416615432 Bancroft Ave: Sold $435,000 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,091 sqft · Jun 2026 · 0.3 mi
Felicia Scruggs, Broker | DRE #02111993
Buyer's agent: Yolanda Espinoza-Munoz, Home America Realty | DRE #013799785137 Fairfax Ave: Sold $900,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,427 sqft · Jun 2026 · 0.3 mi
First Class Realty & Mtg | DRE #01941720
Buyer's agent: Dina Williams, Redfin | DRE #021285915161 TRASK STREET: Sold $1,275,000 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,781 sqft · Jun 2026 · 0.4 mi
KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #01313613
Buyer's agent: Sarah Van Overbeek, Compass | DRE #021918604810 Fairfax: Sold $790,000 · Jul 2026 · 0.5 mi
RE/MAX Lifestyles | DRE #00815462
Buyer's agent: Nonmember Nonmember, Nonmember Office
Closed sales reported in 94601, nearest first, last 12 months. All recent sales in Oakland →