3580/3582 Elmwood Dr., Riverside
May 3, 2013
$349,900 Spanish Mediterranean Revival originally built as a duplex in 1930 (in other words, this is not a conversion from a single family residence). Incredible investment in the heart of the Wood Streets.
Live in one unit and rent the other, or rent out both units for a positive cash flow. There are two units, one up and one down, mirror images of each other. Each unit is a spacious 1230 sq ft with two large bedrooms, one partially updated bathroom, formal dining room, large kitchen in addition to a spacious breakfast nook, lots of cabinetry in kitchen, gas appliances, and a large living room with original hardwood floors and decorative fireplace and large picture window.
There is a nice backyard with fruit trees and a 2-car garage with laundry facilities; however, each unit has space off the kitchen to install a stackable unit if needed. Quiet cul-de-sac with excellent rental opportunities. These original duplexes don’t come on the market very often, so don’t hesitate to own a piece of history or you’ll miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime. This is a STANDARD sale!
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Front staircase to upstairs unit (address for this unit is 3582 Elmwood Drive).
Spacious living room with decorative fireplace, large picture window and original hardwood floors.
Large kitchen with lots of cabinetry (more on other side of kitchen), AND a breakfast nook!
Spacious breakfast nook with built-in ironing board. Refrigerator has already been removed from property; however, gas stove is included.
Formal dining room with original hardwood floors.
Full bathroom with newer pedestal sink and tiled shower surround, but original tiled floor and built-in cabinetry (very retro).
One of the two spacious bedrooms. Front bedroom has a huge walk-in closet — not very common for a home of this era, but very well received in this day and age!
Rear staircase to upstairs unit.
Backyard with citrus trees and a 2-car detached garage.
4310 Beatty Dr., Riverside
April 20, 2013
$329,900 [ IN ESCROW ] You won’t want to miss this STUNNING 1929 Spanish/Mediterranean on one of the nicest streets in the Palm Heights Historic District. From the moment you pull up to this home, your heart will flutter with anticipation of the sophisticated interior that will take your breath away. Current owner has spared no expense in maintaining the originality of this 1920s time piece.
Step back in time with extra thick lathe and plaster walls, gracious step-down living room that can accommodate a grand piano, in addition to the built-in display niches, original beamed ceiling, and majestic fireplace with display cove and original sconce lighting. Step up from the living room into the grand formal dining room which features a tray ceiling and doorway with original glass doorknob and hardware.
Almost 1900, sq ft, there are three generously proportioned bedrooms, gorgeous original hardwood floors thru-out, and a large bathroom with original pedestal sink and original tiled alcove bath. In addition to the originally tiled and oh-so-charming kitchen, you’ll be fascinated with the spacious breakfast nook boasting two corner built-in hutches, overlooking the serene backyard.
You’ll also appreciate the separate indoor laundry room, central air/heat, newer composition roof, pool-size backyard, newer white vinyl fence, and a 2-car detached garage with extra parking. This is a STANDARD sale! FHA offers are welcome!
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Elegant front porch is very inviting.
Gracious step-down living room with majestic fireplace, beamed ceiling and original hardwood floors.
Alternate view of living room with display niches flanking doorway into formal dining room.
Original sconce lighting and display cove.
Yet another view from the living room, peering into the foyer.
Formal dining room with original hardwood floors and tray ceiling. Prior owner removed French doors; however, this owner has period French doors that are ready to be installed for side patio access.
Original immaculate tile in kitchen with period hardware, and a spacious breakfast nook with two corner built-in hutches!
Lovely hallway with telephone alcove and deep linen closet, as well as a large walk-in closet at other end of hallway.
Spacious bathroom with all original pedestal sink, tile, toilet and makeup table.
Original alcove bathtub, as well as a separate shower stall.
Spacious laundry room with attached closet that once housed a toilet, but the plumbing is still intact for future renovation.
Period hardware throughout.
Pool-size backyard, with beautiful roses, vinyl fencing, and a spacious private area behind garage perfect for gardening.
One of the best streets, not only because of great people/neighbors, but comparable beautiful homes.
One of the loveliest streets in Riverside. Everyone gets involved during the holiday season to bring the community together as one!
4286 Homewood Ct., Riverside
April 14, 2013
$239,900 [ IN ESCROW ] Absolutely adorable Spanish-style located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, tucked away in the historic “Wood Streets” neighborhood.
Inviting courtyard welcomes you to this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with original hardwood floors, approximately 1116 sq ft, indoor laundry, central air/heat, copper plumbing, remodeled kitchen, remodeled bathroom, formal dining room with built-in hutch, and spacious living room with fireplace and French doors which lead to the courtyard and view of Mt. Rubidoux!
The lot size is 6098 sq ft (.14/acre) and is perfectly manageable with a gated backyard, side patio for barbecuing, and a detached 1-car garage which is small but useful for storage, motorcycles, or a Mini Cooper or Smart car!
You’d live walking distance to the Mission Inn, downtown restaurants, RCC, and the Riverside Plaza (fine dining, shopping, movie theatres, banking, etc.)! Great location… and this is also a STANDARD sale!
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Welcoming courtyard with covered porch. Great place to gather and enjoy the front-row view of the Mt. Rubidoux fireworks every year on the 4th of July!
Gorgeous original hardwood floors in living room with period fireplace and original French doors overlooking the beautiful courtyard!
Alternate view of living room from front door entrance overlooking the expanse of beautiful original hardwood floors. The beautiful windows offer views of gorgeous rose bushes and citrus trees.
Formal dining room with built-in hutch and original hardwood floors.
Lovely remodeled kitchen with lots of cabinetry, tumbled marble counter tops, marble flooring, gas stove, garbage disposal, pull-out drawers, and a designated cabinet for microwave.
Separate indoor laundry room with ample storage space and conveniently located right off the kitchen.
Remodeled bathroom with tile floor, pedestal sink and newer toilet.
Gorgeous re-tiled tub/shower enclosure in the remodeled bathroom.
Gorgeous newer wood doors for both bedrooms and the bathroom.
Some of the gorgeous roses that are present on this truly serene property.
Entrance to side yard with roses, pebble pathway, and a wrought iron gate.
5726 Magnolia Ave., Riverside
April 10, 2013
$249,900 Amazing value for this Spanish Colonial Revival in the historic “Wood Streets”!! Built in 1924, this 3 bedroom (plus a bonus room), 1.75 bathroom home, which is almost 1500 sq ft, is still very much original (with the exception of the kitchen) and needs some updating. Terrific potential! This home has been in the same family for 60 years.
Tons of original charm, built-ins, original hardwood floors, and beautiful woodwork throughout (unpainted wood door frames, French doors, and window frames)! Good sized living room with original wood built-ins flanking the fireplace. Large formal dining room with gorgeous built-in hutch (never painted). Three bedrooms PLUS a bonus room which can be accessed through the back bedroom or the laundry room. The bonus room would be a great nursery, office, or play room for the kids.
In addition to a walk-in basement with space for storage, wine cellar, furnace, water heater, etc., the roof was completely replaced in 2004. The second story addition to the 2-car garage (with one sliding barn door) was added and permitted back in 1959, and is perfect for storage or a game room! The pool-sized lot is 8,712 sq ft, with convenient alley access for RV or toys.
This is a STANDARD (equity) sale — no banks to deal with!
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Formal dining room with original built-in hutch (never painted) and original hardwood floors.
Spacious living room with lots of original woodwork throughout including hardwood floors.
Very unique (and original) fireplace flanked by built-in desk and bookshelves.
Original built-in desk next to fireplace.
Gorgeous original interior French doors separating living room and front bedroom.
Middle bedroom is quite spacious, with original hardwood floors, and an original built-in dresser inside closet, as well as a closet window to allow in lots of natural light.
Original hardware and glass doorknobs.
Look at all of this incredibly gorgeous (unpainted) woodwork in the hallway.
The main bathroom with built-ins, pedestal sink and original tub. The original tile floor has some cracking, but there are wonderful Riverside artisans who can replace this flooring to match the original tiles.
Back bedroom has a private 3/4 bathroom.
The kitchen was obviously remodeled in the 1970s; however, there is plenty of room, including a pantry and a nook area, that could easily be transformed into a modern kitchen.
Separate indoor laundry room, with bonus room in the back. Homeowners are in the process of preparing for an estate sale; hence, the clutter.
2-car garage with permitted addition from 1959. Lots of space for storage, or make the upstairs a game room. The kids (young or old) will love it!
6431 Palm Ave., Riverside
April 6, 2013
$329,900 [ IN ESCROW ] Built in 1941, this gorgeous and well-maintained Spanish Colonial Revival with Spanish-tile roof boasts 3 large bedrooms plus a bonus room, and two remodeled bathrooms, with 1825 sq ft living space!
In addition to the gorgeous refinished original hardwood floors, high ceilings, gas and wood-burning fireplace, central air/heat, you’ll be pleased to know that current owners have spent over $30,000 in upgrades (which have not changed the character of the home): copper plumbing, electrical rewire including new panel & GFCI outlets, new 40-gal water htr, newer interior paint, new 4-ton A/C unit including duct work, 5-yr-old furnace, new Kohler soaker tub, custom-made honeycomb blinds thru-out the house, reverse osmosis water filter, and extensive landscaping.
Previous owners used in-home-access basement as an office, or you can use it as storage or a wine-cellar. Detached 2-car garage with storage and gated parking, and a patio cover with built-in BBQ and outside dining area for year-round entertaining! Pool-sized lot with meandering waterfall that trickles into a koi pond! Enjoy the scent of citrus and jasmine; the relaxing sounds of the pond will ‘take you away’ faster than Calgon! Only selling due to job transfer.
This is a STANDARD (equity) sale — no banks to deal with!
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Elegant Spanish facade complete with Spanish-tile roof and awnings with wrought iron finials.
Spacious tiled entry with original front wood door.
Huge living room with high ceiling and gorgeous refinished original hardwood floors, and wood-burning and gas log fireplace.
Alternate view of large living room with lots of natural light cascading in!
Formal dining room with built-in corner hutch, refinished original hardwood floors, and lathe/plaster walls which keeps the home cool in the summer!
Pocket French doors separating formal dining room from bonus room.
Large bonus room with newer carpeting could be office, den, kids room, workout room, etc. OR set up a really long table for holiday gatherings!
Spacious kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, Corian counter tops, and unique ceiling fan/light.
Newer Corian countertops, and lots of cabinetry, and room to install more if needed.
Master bedroom overlooking backyard. Open window for the soothing sounds of the waterfall in the large koi pond!
Remodeled bathroom with tile floor, new Kohler soaking tub and newer tiled shower enclosure. Spacious linen cabinetry and modern bowl sink.
Another large bedroom with beautiful hardwood floors and large closet.
Remodeled 3/4 bathroom with unique stone floor, newer vanity, and glass block window.
Elaborate koi pond with live koi and a long meandering and serene waterfall.
Waterfall that flows under a bridge into the koi pond. Nothing is more relaxing to dine outside or lie in bed while listening to the soothing sounds of this gorgeous water feature!
Covered year-round dining area adjacent to the garage, yet overlooking the pond, including built-in BBQ with refrigerator.
Pool-sized backyard with fragrant citrus and jasmine, and colorful bushes.
6360 Topeka Terrace, Riverside
March 9, 2013
6360 Topeka Terrace, Riverside CA 92504
$160,000 [ PENDING SALE ] Two-story single family residence with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, almost 1700 sq ft, built in 2007, located in a Riverside gated community (Liberty Square) with manicured grounds featuring covered porch, family room with fireplace, living room, formal dining room, serving counter, half bath downstairs, built-in desk in loft, laundry room upstairs, all bedrooms upstairs, large master retreat boasts a spacious en-suite bathroom with shower and separate tub, dual sinks, and walk-in closet.
Two-car garage with direct house access and private side yard with grassy area for pets or gardening if so inclined. This private gated community offers a park for picnics, covered barbecue area, sports court, and playground. This particular home is on a corner lot, at the back side of the community, so minimal train noise. Terrific neighborhood and neighbors! This is a short sale. Two loans, but both with the same lending institution.
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Back of home with two separate garage entrances, both with roll-up doors and access to inside of the home!
View of beautiful green common area just outside the front door.
Formal living room with tile entry and pathway to kitchen, with carpeting in living area.
Formal living room with tile entry and pathway to kitchen, with carpeting in living area.
Family room with TV niche and gas fireplace.
Formal dining room
Modern kitchen with built-in microwave, gas stove, and tile counter tops.
Convenient downstairs hall bath with tile floor and pedestal sink.
Extremely convenient upstairs laundry room!
Upstairs loft with built-in desk.
Private side yard with patio area with access to family room and garage.
Cute little side yard area could be completely filled in with grass for pets or kids to play, or use as a private garden. Wood gate leads to front of house which overlooks the common area park-like grounds.
5809 Brockton Ave., Riverside
February 8, 2013
5809 Brockton Ave., Riverside CA 92506 listed by “The Sister Team”
$574,900 ($20,000 price reduction 4/20/2013) Built in 1891, this 122-yr-old Queen Anne Victorian residence is one of the few remaining homes of its kind in Riverside, and is deemed a Structure of Merit by the City of Riverside. This home boasts 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a total of 4,135 square feet!
You are welcomed by a wraparound porch, and the original owner’s initials are etched in the front door glass (Milton J. Daniels who was a Civil War captain, as well as bank president and a Minnesota State senator). The entrance hall is graced with a carved woodwork stairway and original stained glass window. To the right, are front and back parlors with original pocket doors, as well as a formal dining room and a library with adjoining remodeled bathroom. The large eat-in kitchen, with fireplace, has been updated with modern conveniences, including a pantry and laundry room.
In addition to the original features such as 5 main floor fireplaces and inlaid wood floors, there is also central air/heat, partial updated copper plumbing, and partial updated electrical.
Upstairs, 4 of the bedrooms boast transom windows above each doorway; though offering utility in their implementation, their classic looks are a signature element of this home! There are 2 more bathrooms on the 2nd floor, in addition to a 5th bedroom and another room that was once the servant quarters with separate entrance and sun porch.
There is a useable attic, inground pool/spa and a monitored security system. The large lot size is 11,326 sq ft (a little over a quarter acre) complete with a circular driveway and citrus trees. This home was once surrounded by a 10-acre orange grove.
This is a STANDARD (equity) sale — no banks to deal with!
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Original carved wood staircase in the foyer.
View of foyer as you enter the front door.
Original stained glass window at first landing of staircase.
Alternate view of foyer (looking toward the front door). Note the original inlaid wood floor.
As soon as you walk through the front door, this rounded piano alcove is to the left, complete with chandelier and inlaid wood floors.
This is the front parlor, complete with bay window, extra tall coved ceilings, chandelier, pocket doors, wood floors, and fireplace.
Front parlor fireplace. Note the original wood trim around doorway into back parlor.
Back parlor, with front parlor to the left, and formal dining room straight ahead through the pocket doors.
Back parlor fireplace.
Very large formal dining room with chandelier, original wood floors, picture molding and fireplace.
Alternate view of formal dining room with fireplace and pocket doors (which are half open to prove that they still work and are as beautiful as the day they were installed 122 years ago).
Magnified view of original 122-yr-old pocket door hardware!
Remodeled kitchen with double-drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, gas range top, preparation island, and wood ceiling. Stainless steel refrigerator is a negotiable item.
Kitchen sink area with lots of cabinetry and counter space.
Spacious kitchen hutch with even more couner space and under counter lighting.
Kitchen fireplace
French doors in kitchen leading to back patio overlooking the inground pool and spa.
Laundry room off the kitchen with exit door to side yard. Built-in shelving to left of washer/dryer units. Washer/dryer are negotiable items.
Library with separate entrance and fireplace, as well as attached remodeled bathroom. If needed, this room could be used as a downstairs bedroom for guests, although there is no closet, so it’s not technically considered a bedroom.
Library fireplace
Gorgeous etched glass window in library.
Upstairs bedroom #1 with removable fireplace (negotiable item).
Upstairs bedroom #2 with large bay window. This room has a king size four-poster bed and the room still has lots of space for furniture.
Upstairs bedroom #3 with bay window and vented fireplace that stays with the house. Very large room.
Upstairs bedroom #4 with attached bathroom and removable fireplace (negotiable item).
Private bathroom for bedroom #4 with tile floor and clawfoot spa tub.
Transom windows above upstairs bedroom doors with working hardware.
Upstairs servant’s quarters with separate entrance to outside stairway. This room has an attached sunroom which could be utilized as a large walk-in closet, so this could be considered bedroom #6.
Upstairs hallway bathroom with tile floor, original clawfoot tub and a separate shower.
Alternate view of upstairs hallway bathroom with shower and pedestal sink.
Inground pool and spa are only 15 years old. Yummy orange tree for fresh-squeezed juice while sitting pool-side! Statues are negotiable items.
3760 Rosewood Pl., Riverside
July 12, 2012
$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!!!
Front porch with space for couple of chairs to relax and watch the world go by!
Formal dining room with hardwood floors, base boards and crown molding.
Remodeled kitchen with tile counters, tile floors, dishwasher and nook area for small table and chairs.
Separate indoor laundry room with lots of cabinetry, utility sink, washer/dryer, and built-in ironing board.
Hallway with hardwood floors and alcove for paintings or knick knacks.
Remodeled bathroom with tile floor and pedestal sink.
Master bedroom with large closet space, door with curtain leads to middle bedroom, door to the left leads to the bathroom.
Alternate view of master bedroom with corner windows on both sides of room welcome lots of light inside.
Middle bedroom with French door leading to master bedroom (this room would be perfect as a nursery since it adjoins the master); however, there is another door leading to the hallway.
2-car detached garage with new roof leading to the pool-sized backyard that has mature trees that offer privacy and peaches and citrus. The garage door has been painted since this photo was taken.
Yard is large enough for a pool, or keep as is for picnics and family gatherings.
3668 Ramona Dr., Riverside
March 15, 2012
$189,900 [ SALE PENDING ] This historical “Wood Streets” 1914 California bungalow is definitely one-of-a-kind! The downstairs has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, while the attic was converted to another bedroom (or family room) with a reading nook, bathroom, and laundry area, including seemingly unlimited storage which will knock your socks off!
As you walk through the front door, you will be in awe of the original hardwood floors, wood-framed windows, and built-in China hutch in the large formal dining room. There is a wood-burning fireplace, newer central a/c, indoor laundry, cement tile roof, and a basement that is large enough to house a refrigerator, the furnace, and a workbench!
The backyard is large enough to accommodate a pool and/or a large garage (currently there is a 1-car original carriage house with alley access).
This home is a short sale, but we are experienced short sale Realtors and have successfully closed many short sale transactions!
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