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    5492 Ruth Ave Oakland, CA 94601

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    For Sale
    $885,000

    Well-maintained fourplex in Oakland's Maxwell Park neighborhood.

    Added:
    Mar 6, 2026
    Days on Market:
    26
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 26 at 11:10 pm

    Property Features for 5492 Ruth Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1941

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    Listing Contact
    Ethan Berger

    Listing agent Ethan Berger License #CalDRE #01868467

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    Listing date Mar 6, 2026

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    Overview

    Oakland Maxwell Park Fourplex

    This well-maintained fourplex is located in the Maxwell Park neighborhood of Oakland. It is suitable for both investors and owner-occupants. The property consists of four units, each featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom. Each unit also includes a dedicated individual garage, a private storage closet, exterior space, and a dedicated water heater. One of the units is currently vacant and rent-ready, providing immediate leasing potential or an opportunity for an owner-user to occupy the unit. The property had a seismic retrofit performed in 2019. The basement is built out with additional tenant storage and a laundry facility. The property is professionally managed, and offers solid income with upside potential.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Ngwantechnologies General Contractor

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Gym & Fitness Center Grocery & Convenience Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Oakland
    County
    Alameda
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.195
    Latitude
    37.7733

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Quadplex - Well-maintained fourplex in Oakland's Maxwell Park neighborhood.
    Where is this quadplex located?
    The property is located at 5492 Ruth Ave Oakland, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $885,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Vacant unit available for immediate occupancy or leasing.; Each unit has a dedicated individual garage, private storage closet, and exterior space.; Seismic retrofit completed in 2019.
    (510) 972-4952
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    Ethan Berger
    Real Estate License ID: CalDRE #01868467
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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