
Lafayette, California 94549
Analysis of 16 Ruth Court, Lafayette, California 94549 is currently available with a list price of $1,587,000. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Lafayette Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although originally built in 1950, the property has undergone a comprehensive high-end renovation within the last 5 years. The kitchen is fully modernized with shaker cabinets and quartz countertops, bathrooms feature contemporary tile and fixtures, and the home includes updated flooring, recessed lighting, and a 'no-mow' lawn. The condition is mint and move-in ready with no apparent maintenance needs.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 38125, living area = 2392.
Elementary School: Burton Valley Elementary School (10/10). Middle School: M. H. Stanley Middle School (9/10). High School: Acalanes High School (10/10).
The property features a rare 820 sqft lower-level unit with a separate entrance and full kitchen, providing exceptional utility for multigenerational living or potential rental income.
Built in 1950, the property may have underlying age-related maintenance requirements for core systems that are not addressed by the recent cosmetic kitchen and interior updates.
The total 2,392 sqft is split between two independent levels, which may make the primary 3-bedroom living space feel smaller than the total footprint suggests for buyers seeking a unified floor plan.
A Home built for flexible living. A 3-bedroom 2 bath 1,600 sqft home above with a separate 1 bedroom 1 bath 820 sqft lower floor with its own kitchen and entrance. Perfect for mutigenerational living! Set up the in-laws, kids returning home, or just live large. A true entertainer's delight. The main home’s updated kitchen with shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and a large center island with seating for four flows naturally into the dining room and right out onto the view deck for effortless al fresco dining. At sunrise, sunset, or anywhere in between, the hills stretching out before you will make in front of you, that deck becomes your favorite spot fast. The vaulted living room with warm wood beams, a dramatic skylight, and a floor to ceiling fireplace is the kind of space that stops people mid-tour. The primary en-suite is generous and bright with a window framing those same valley views from above. Step down to the backyard onto a level no-mow lawn framed by mature trees, an iron fence, and sweeping valley views that follow you everywhere on this property. Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac, minutes to downtown Lafayette, Walnut Creek, top rated schools, BART, and trails. One great view. Ideal location. A home with endless possibilities.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 2.3 mi
Grades 6-8 • 1.6 mi
Grades 9-12 • 0.9 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 2,392 | 2,464.689 |
| Lot Size | 38,125 | 17,292.568 |
| Price | $1.59M | $2.06M |
| Price per sq ft | $663 | $860 |
| Built year | 1950 | 1962 |
| HOA | $0 | $446 |
| Days on market | 13 | 34 |
Aug 27, 2026
$1,587,000
Initial Listing
Oct 23, 2020
$918,000
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