Homes Sold in Ruby Hill Pleasanton, CA — The Venema Homes Track Record

When sellers and buyers inside Ruby Hill ask who truly knows this market, the answer is grounded in data: Venema Homes, led by Liz Venema of Keller Williams Tri-Valley, has closed over $243 million in combined Ruby Hill sales volume — more than any other individual agent or team operating inside Pleasanton's premier guard-gated golf community. This page documents that record in full.

What Is Ruby Hill and Why Does It Command Premium Prices?

Ruby Hill is a 900-home, 24/7 guard-gated enclave in southeast Pleasanton built around a Jack Nicklaus Signature Championship Golf Course — one of only a handful of residential communities in the East Bay anchored by a signature-design course of this caliber. Homes range from approximately $1.3M for entry-level Premia-collection residences to well over $13M for custom-built estates, with a community-wide median sold price near $3.5M as of early 2026.

The Italian-inspired streetscape — Via Di Salerno, Novara Way, Trebbiano, Sannita Court, Pomino Way — is not incidental. It reflects an architectural vision modeled on Tuscan estate communities, which contributes directly to the consistency of resale demand from buyers relocating from the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay who are seeking a luxury lifestyle at a relative discount to those corridors.

How Much Has Venema Homes Sold Inside Ruby Hill?

Based on internal production tracking verified against MLS records, Venema Homes has closed a combined $243,320,988 in Ruby Hill transactions — $172.8M representing listing-side (seller representation) volume, and $70.5M in buyer-side representation. No other individual agent or team operating in the Tri-Valley has a comparable documented record within a single gated community.

What Are the Most Significant Recent Sales Venema Homes Has Closed in Ruby Hill?

The five marquee transactions below represent the range and depth of Venema Homes' Ruby Hill sales history, from the community's highest recent close to a well-executed sale above list price at the $3.6M entry point of the luxury tier.

1916 Ticino Court — Sold $6,500,000 | October 2025

Listed and sold by Liz Venema (MLS #41103212), this 8,600 sq ft Mediterranean estate on a 0.82-acre corner lot stands as one of the most significant Ruby Hill closings in recent memory. The 5-car garage, zoned HVAC, dual-sided fireplaces in the family room and primary suite, and panoramic city and hill views made this one of the most exceptional offerings the gated community has seen. Originally listed at $6,898,000, Liz and Alexis Venema negotiated a clean close at $6,500,000 a $398,000 reduction achieved without extended days on market. HOA: $295/month.

1569 Via Di Salerno — Sold $5,558,888 | September 2025

Venema Homes represented the buyer on this trophy acquisition (MLS #41108518): a 6-bedroom, 7-bath, 8,300 sq ft golf course-fronting estate built in 2003 on a 0.69-acre lot, featuring a formal library, private pool and spa, and 4-car garage. The home sold for full asking price on the day it was listed — a result that demonstrates our buyer-side leverage and off-market intelligence inside Ruby Hill's most coveted address corridor.

1818 Sannita Court — Multiple Sales, Most Recently $4,776,000 | September 2025

In our experience, no single address illustrates Ruby Hill's long-term appreciation story more clearly than 1818 Sannita Court. Venema Homes has represented this address through multiple sale cycles at escalating price points: $4,650,000, then $4,776,000 (MLS #41109016), and a third transaction at $4,800,000. This 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath, 6,441 sq ft Mediterranean estate on a 24,951 sq ft lot has consistently rewarded sellers who timed the market with our team's guidance.

2434 Pomino Way — Sold $3,320,000 at $911/Sq Ft | June 2025

Listed and sold by Liz Venema (MLS #41095538), this French Country custom home from 1997 achieved $911 per square foot — well above the $2.54M average for comparable Ruby Hill properties at the time of sale. The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout on a 0.43-acre lot with radiant heating and a gourmet island kitchen is a reminder that thoughtful positioning in Ruby Hill's mid-range tier can outperform larger but less distinctive estates nearby.

641 Varese Court — Sold $3,600,000, Over Asking | November 2025

Listed at $3,599,000 and sold for $3,600,000 (MLS #41110788), this Ascona sub-community home was a 5-bedroom, 4-bath classic with engineered wood floors, dual fireplaces, and a stone-counter island kitchen. It sold above list price in a market where the community-wide median days on market had climbed to 47 — a sharp contrast that reflects the premium buyers place on Ascona's Signature Homes construction quality and its proximity to the Ruby Hill Clubhouse.

What Sub-Communities Exist Inside Ruby Hill, and How Do They Affect Pricing?

Ruby Hill is not a single homogeneous neighborhood — it is a collection of six distinct sub-communities with meaningfully different price floors, lot sizes, and architectural vocabularies. Understanding this distinction is critical for both buyers setting a search range and sellers pricing correctly against true comparables.

• Premia: Entry-level Ruby Hill. Homes range from 2,296–3,023 sq ft, typically 4–5 bedrooms. Priced in the $1.3M–$1.8M range in current market conditions. Ideal for buyers who want the gate and the Amador Valley High School address at a more accessible price point.
• Ascona (built by Signature Homes): French Country, Tudor, and Mediterranean styles ranging from 2,600–4,000 sq ft. Ascona commands a premium over Premia due to builder reputation and finish quality. Recent sales on Varese Court and Kalthoff confirm the $1.7M–$3.6M range depending on lot and improvements.
• Rivasco: French, American Traditional, and Spanish styles on larger lots, ranging 3,400–4,300 sq ft. Custom estate sensibility at a mid-tier price point, typically $2.5M–$3.8M.
• The Villas: Mediterranean style, 3,900–4,300 sq ft, situated near the Ruby Hill Clubhouse. High walkability to the 32,000 sq ft renovated clubhouse amenity complex and The Reserve restaurant.
• Custom Estates: The community's trophy tier — 4,000–15,000+ sq ft on lots ranging from half an acre to over four acres. Ticino Court, Via Di Salerno, and Sannita Court addresses fall here. Price range: $3.5M–$13.5M+.
• Vineyard Estates: Located outside the primary gates. Approximately 7,000 sq ft homes on vineyard lots of roughly 20 acres. A distinct lifestyle proposition for buyers seeking agricultural land within the Pleasanton address.

What Is the Ruby Hill Market Doing in 2026?

Ruby Hill's median sold price has softened to approximately $3.5M as of March 2026, down 13.6% year-over-year, with average days on market climbing from 26 to 47 days. This is a buyer's window — but it requires precise pricing strategy on the listing side to avoid prolonged DOM that stigmatizes an asset in a community where luxury buyers are acutely sensitive to perception.

The current highest active listing in Ruby Hill is priced at $13,500,000 — our team's active listing at 1515 Germano Way — which signals continued confidence in the ultra-luxury ceiling even as the mid-market absorbs broader Tri-Valley softening. For sellers considering timing, the data suggests that well-positioned properties with golf course frontage or significant lot premiums are still transacting; it is the generic inventory that is sitting.

What Schools Serve Ruby Hill Residents?

Ruby Hill sits within the Pleasanton Unified School District, feeding Valley View Elementary, Pleasanton Middle School, and Amador Valley High School. For many relocating families — particularly those moving from Palo Alto or Cupertino unified districts — Amador Valley's academic profile and the relative value of Ruby Hill homes compared to comparable properties near top-ranked South Bay schools is a primary driver of purchase decisions. This dynamic supports price resilience in Ruby Hill even during broader East Bay softening cycles.

Why Does Working With an Agent Who Has Sold on Your Street Matter?

In our experience helping sellers on streets like Novara Way, Via Di Salerno, and Sannita Court, the difference between a record-price close and a market-average result almost always comes down to comp selection and buyer network access — not photography or marketing spend. When the listing agent has personally closed transactions on your street, they know which lots carry view premiums, which floor plans have buyer preference, and which recent sales are genuinely comparable versus superficially similar. That institutional knowledge is not something a buyer's agent who occasionally wanders into Ruby Hill can replicate.