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Oakland Fourplex in Maxwell Park

5492 Ruth Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

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$885,000

Four 2BD/1BA units with garages in desirable location.

Type:Investment

HighLights

Four 2BD/1BA units offer immediate income potential.
Vacant, rent‑ready unit allows for immediate occupancy.
Individual garages, private storage, and exterior space enhance tenant appeal.
Desirable Maxwell Park location with high 82 walk score.
Recent seismic retrofit and rebuilt rear stairs provide structural integrity.
Finished basement with tenant storage and on‑site laundry improves tenant experience.

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Paul LeJoy

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For Sale

$885,000

Four 2BD/1BA units with garages in desirable location.

Type:Investment

Added:: Apr 24, 2026
Days on Market:: 56
Last Refresh:: Apr 24 at 4:11 pm

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General Information

Standard status: Active
Property subtype: Investment

Building Details

Year Built: 1941

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Paul LeJoy

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Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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HighLights

Four 2BD/1BA units offer immediate income potential.
Vacant, rent‑ready unit allows for immediate occupancy.
Individual garages, private storage, and exterior space enhance tenant appeal.
Desirable Maxwell Park location with high 82 walk score.
Recent seismic retrofit and rebuilt rear stairs provide structural integrity.
Finished basement with tenant storage and on‑site laundry improves tenant experience.

Overview

Located in Oakland’s Maxwell Park neighborhood, this fourplex is suitable for investors or owner-users. Each of the four units features two bedrooms and one bathroom, along with an individual garage, private storage, exterior space, and a dedicated water heater. One unit is currently vacant and ready for rent. Recent improvements include a seismic retrofit completed in 2019, rebuilt rear stairs, and a finished basement level that provides added tenant storage and on-site laundry facilities. Rents are near market value, with one unit having been recently updated. The property is described as a turnkey asset with strong income and upside potential. The location has a bike score of 58, indicating it is bikeable, a walk score of 82, indicating it is very walkable, and a transit score of 54, indicating good transit options.

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City: Oakland
County: Alameda
State: California
Longitude: -122.1952577
Latitude: 37.7733458

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For sale
Quadplexes
CA
Oakland
94601
5492 Ruth Ave

What type of property is this?

Quadplex - Four 2BD/1BA units with garages in desirable location.

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: Four 2BD/1BA units offer immediate income potential.; Vacant, rent‑ready unit allows for immediate occupancy.; Individual garages, private storage, and exterior space enhance tenant appeal.