
Lafayette, California 94549
Analysis of 16 Ruth Ct, Lafayette, California 94549 is currently available with a list price of $1,675,000. 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.
The property features a high-end, modern renovation likely completed within the last 5 years. The kitchen is updated with shaker cabinets and quartz countertops, and the bathrooms show contemporary tile work and fixtures. The interior is in mint condition with updated flooring, recessed lighting, and a fully finished lower-level suite, making it move-in ready.
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 highly functional layout with a separate 820 sq ft lower-level unit containing its own kitchen, laundry, and private entrance, ideal for rental income or extended family.
The steep hillside setting, while providing views, may limit the amount of usable flat land and could present challenges regarding future landscaping or foundation maintenance.
Originally built in 1950, the property may require updates to aging mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems that are common in mid-century homes, despite the cosmetic interior renovations.
A View Worth Coming Home To. Welcome to 16 Ruth Court, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath Lafayette hillside home that works beautifully as a single family home or mult-generational living. This home is a true entertainer's delight. The 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. The home divides naturally into a 3 bed, 2 bath 1,600 sq ft upper floor and an 820 sq ft 1 bed, 1 bath lower floor with its own kitchen, laundry, and private entrance. Set up the in-laws, kids returning home, or just live large. 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 | 2,649 |
| Lot Size | 38,125 | 19,858 |
| Price | $1.68M | $2.25M |
| Price per sq ft | $700 | $877 |
| Built year | 1950 | 1963 |
| HOA | $0 | $349 |
| Days on market | 13 | 33 |
Jul 9, 2026
$1,675,000
Initial Listing
Oct 23, 2020
$918,000
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