4410 Houghton Ave., Riverside

[ SOLD FOR $585,000 -- 10/31/2012 ]   This 1927 Spanish Mediterranean Revival, designed by Robert H. Spurgeon, is an architectural masterpiece that emphasizes some of the finest craftsmanship you will ever behold.  This majestic 3015 sq ft, 3-bedroom/2-bathroom home is one of 24 homes in the North Hill Historic District which contribute to the special history of Riverside!  This Spurgeon creation has been meticulously maintained, by a total of only 3 owners since 1927, to preserve its original character and elegance, and is noted as a City of Riverside Structure of Merit.

Original arched front door opens to a formal 2-story entry. Amenities for modern living include central air/heat, whole house fan, alarm system, updated plumbing and electrical, newer paint, complete upstairs bathroom remodel and indoor laundry. The old world features include curved glass windows, arched windows, original niches and fixtures, wood beam ceilings, coved dining room ceiling, basement, and arched doorways.  A perfect meld of charm, character, convenience and elegance!

Let’s walk through the home: expansive step-down living room with wood beam ceilings, arched doorways, impeccable hardwood floors, built-in display niches, and impressive wood-burning fireplace. Next you’ll experience the large family room with corner fireplace, original sconce lighting, and 3 walls of beautifully arched windows overlooking the serene backyard. Spacious kitchen with newer dishwasher, lots of cabinetry, walk-in pantry, and new linoleum floor.  The ceiling in the formal dining room is beyond description, including built-in display niches for your fine dinnerware.

Ascend the impressive stairway to the most gorgeous bank of 3 windows you’ll ever see.  Upstairs you’ll find 3 step-out balconies, lots of closet space, 3 large bedrooms, and a 1920′s era bathroom that was remodeled by Pasadena artisans at a cost of $40,000.  Outside, you’ll enjoy the intimate back yard complete with bougainvillea-covered pergola, old growth trees, accent lighting, gas fire pit and real boulders used for seating, and a large patio with fountain that’s ideal for al-fresco dining. A spacious detached 2-car garage borders one side of the yard, as well as a privacy wall with wrought iron gate. This truly stunning one-of-a-kind residence exemplifies historical reverence.

This is a STANDARD sale — no bank to deal with!!!

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4142 Linwood Pl., Riverside

[ SOLD for $325,000 -- 8/31/2012 ]   EXQUISITE 1945 “Wood Streets” home offers the best of the old and the new!  Almost 1900 square feet, with 3 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this home offers a 1940′s era fireplace, gorgeous hardwood floors and breakfast nook, along with modern conveniences such as remodeled kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, central air/heat, some new windows, automatic solar driveway gate, and convenient indoor laundry.

The formal living room is elegant enough to entertain royalty, the formal dining room is large enough to accommodate family gatherings, and the family room which overlooks the park-like backyard is perfect for watching TV, reading books, or playing games with friends.

Don’t forget the remodeled kitchen with charming breakfast nook, and the attached laundry room with unending storage!  The most impressive feature of this incredible home is the master bedroom suite that not only swallows up a king size bed, but offers enough room for large wardrobes and furniture, in addition to a dressing area that includes a walk-in closet that is the size of the typical Wood Streets home bedroom!

The backyard has been completely redone with gorgeous landscaping and covered patio. The mature and gorgeous avocado tree produces some of the best-tasting avocados you’ll ever eat.  In addition to a stunning backyard, you’ll be able to take advantage of a lovely gated 2-car detached garage with auto roll-up door.

This is truly a turnkey home that needs nothing but your personal items.  In addition, the entire contents of this home are for sale!

This is a STANDARD sale — no bank to deal with!!!

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5491 Magnolia Ave., Riverside

 

[ SOLD for $212,500 -- 6/01/2012 ]   Terrific 1940′s era home on a corner lot in the heart of The Wood Streets neighborhood!!!  This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home has hardwood floors under the new carpeting, new paint, tons of character, a fireplace, indoor laundry, and a French door to the huge shaded backyard!  Two-car detached garage too!   Sold by “The Sister Team” on June 01, 2012.  This was a standard sale.

5078 Myrtle Ave., Riverside

[ SOLD for $200,000 -- 7/06/2012 ]   Ranch style home near Victoria Country Club sits upon a hill with a view!  This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with over 1600 square feet on almost half an acre with a 2-car garage, boasts central air heat, bamboo flooring, large living room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves, master bedroom suite with roman tub, indoor laundry, French doors, citrus trees and long driveway.  Sold by “The Sister Team” on July 06, 2012.  This was a short sale.

4546 Merrill Ave., Riverside

[ SOLD for $195,000 -- 7/10/2012 ]   “Magnolia Center” Mediterranean influenced cottage with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms with almost 1200 sq ft with upgraded kitchen, central air/heat, fireplace, bonus room and 2-car detached garage was sold by “The Sister Team” on July 10, 2012.  This was a short sale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3760 Rosewood Pl., Riverside

 

$269,900   [ ACCEPTING BACK-UP OFFERS ]   “Wood Streets” Mediterranean influenced cottage built in 1926 with approximately 1400 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.   

Central air/heat.  Exposed hardwood floors throughout, with exception of tile flooring in kitchen, bathroom and laundry.  Built-in bookshelves flanking original fireplace, remodeled kitchen with dishwasher and nook area, formal dining room, and indoor laundry with utility sink and built-in ironing board. Great front porch for sipping lemonade or evening libations, large covered back patio for year-round entertaining, and pool-sized yard behind the garage. 

The lot is a maintainable 6,534 square feet with a 2-car detached garage with new roof.  Gated parking and alley access.  House has tile roof.

This is a STANDARD sale — no bank to deal with!!! 

 

 

 

Happy INDEPENDENCE Day!

We must never forget who gets the credit for the freedom we have… of which we should be eternally grateful.

I watched the flag pass by one day.
It fluttered in the breeze.
A young Marine saluted it,
And then he stood at ease.

I looked at him in uniform –
So young, so tall, so proud.
With hair cut square and eyes alert
He’d stand out in any crowd.

I thought how many men like him
Had fallen through the years.
How many died on foreign soil;
How many mothers’ tears?

How many pilots’ planes shot down?
How many died at sea?
How many foxholes were soldiers’ graves?
NO, FREEDOM ISN’T FREE!

I heard the sound of Taps one night
When everything was still.
I listened to the bugler play
And felt a sudden chill.

I wondered just how many times
That Taps had means ‘Amen.’
When a flag had draped a coffin
Of a brother or a friend.

I thought of all the children,
Of the mothers and the wives,
Of fathers, sons and husbands,
With interrupted lives.

I thought about a graveyard
At the bottom of the sea.
Of unmarked graves in Arlington;
NO, FREEDOM ISN’T FREE!

When you read this, please stop for a moment and think long and hard of our service men and women.  Reach out and thank them in any way you can.

Happy 4th of July — have fun, but most of all be safe!