3105 Pine St., Riverside

GOING TO AUCTION   **Historic Buffs**   Unfortunately, this short sale was rejected by the bank in March 2012, and it is scheduled to go to auction in April 2012.  The historic Walter C. Banks Residence is a 3-level tudor-revival (designated Riverside landmark #119) which was designed by prominent architect Henry Jekel in 1927 and located in the North Hill Historic District in Riverside.  Walter C. Banks of nearby Fairmount Park’s Banks Drive, faithfully and efficiently served the City of Riverside as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners for 26 years, and also purchased the Sun Drug Company (drugstore) on the southeast corner of 7th and Main Streets in downtown Riverside.

This home is comprised of 3 large bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms with approximately 1900 sq ft.  The main living area boasts exposed beams which support the custom plaster walls in the formal sunken living room framed by large windows (with original curtain rods/brackets) and original light fixtures! Bonus room off living room is perfect for reading or as an office, with large window wall and tons of daylight. The oak hardwood floors throughout, with walnut inlay by fireplace, have recently been refinished.

The updated mid-century eat-in kitchen opens onto a breakfast patio and a deck. The formal dining room is generously sized and opens through French doors onto a deck that overlooks the 4-level backyard with stucco block and wrought iron fencing. The entryway includes an original half bath, large walk-in coat closet and stained glass window at the bottom of an open second floor stairway with coved ceiling and original mural by artist, Carl Ruhnau.

More unique features include a bonus/laundry room in basement connected by laundry chute to all floors, a separate workshop with separate entrance, and 2-car garage with the original solid wood sliding doors!

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