Contra Costa County property record for 1579 Ruth Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,042 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,914 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 153-141-016-3 |
| Primary APN | 153-141-016-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,042 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,460 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1579 RUTH DR |
|---|---|
| City | PLEASANT HILL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94523-2346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | GREGORY GARDENS #5 LOT 984 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREGORY GARDENS 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | 984 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 322000 |
1579 Ruth Dr is held in a trust since November 2004.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1473 38TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122-3009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000434210 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1579 Ruth Dr was $3,914.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Pleasant Hill City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $272,724 (+2%) Land $137,798 Building $134,926 | |
| 2025 | $3,914.00 | $267,378 Land $135,097 Building $132,281 |
| 2023 | $3,751.00 (+0.83%) | $256,998 Land $129,852 Building $127,146 |
| 2022 | $3,720.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1579 Ruth Dr in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1579 Ruth Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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