Contra Costa County property record for 824 Ruth Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,610 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,218 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 153-114-003-4 |
| Primary APN | 153-114-003-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 8,610 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| View / Lot | Creek |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 824 RUTH DR |
|---|---|
| City | PLEASANT HILL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94523-1918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | EL RANCHO DIABLO UNIT NO 2 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL RANCH DIABLO 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 322000 |
824 Ruth Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2010.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 824 RUTH DR, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523-1918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010182477 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000345006 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 824 Ruth Dr was $6,218 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $490,036 (+2%) Land $457,373 Building $32,663 | |
| 2025 | $6,218.00 Homeowner's exemption | $480,428 Land $448,405 Building $32,023 |
| 2023 | $5,969.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $461,775 Land $430,994 Building $30,781 |
| 2022 | $5,918.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 824 Ruth Dr in Zone A, 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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 41 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 824 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 164 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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