3958 Chapman Place, Riverside, CA 92506

[ SOLD for $680,000 in August 2020 ] Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Riverside history in the heart of the historic Wood Streets. This 1929 Tudor Revival is situated on Chapman Place, which is arguably the most famous street in the Wood Streets, and boasts one of the largest lots in the entire neighborhood. This unique home is reminiscent of 1920s old Hollywood, right out of a magazine or movie, retaining many original features such as glass door knobs, sconce lighting, and hardwood floors (under carpeting). Generous square footage is complemented by 3 bdrms (all upstairs), 4 baths, high ceilings on both levels, large living room with fireplace, a den (which could be a main floor bedroom), large family room, formal dining room, a sunny breakfast nook, indoor laundry, & basement. Magnificent view of Mt. Rubidoux thru living room windows. Grand staircase boasts amazing window on the landing. Sizable master bedroom suite that includes 2 closets with built-ins, as well as a Juliet balcony, & private bathroom. Two more bedrooms upstairs flaunt unique architectural features, including a laundry chute. Some significant upgrades include tile roof ($36k) in 2008, re-roofed patio in 2016, re-plastered pool in 2009, complete change-out of HVAC unit & electrical panel in 2007, and 2011 front landscaped garden designed by Nanscapes. Detached 2-car garage with carpeted loft. Pool house with changing room & half bath overlooking the in-ground pool and grand back yard with fruit trees and rose bushes.

3958 Chapman Place, Riverside CA 92506 in the historic Wood Streets neighborhood!

Spacious living room (23′ x 15′) with fireplace and windows overlooking the professionally landscaped front yard. *Sellers have already packed and moved their belongings, with only estate sale items remaining.

Living room view toward the foyer and staircase. *Sellers have already packed and moved their belongings, with only estate sale items remaining.

Incredibly charming family room (15′ x 18′) overlooking the amazing back yard.

Alternate view of family room, with even more storage cabinets and shelving on another wall.

Den (currently used as an office) between living room and family room — could be modified into a main floor bedroom.

Separate laundry room to the left of the kitchen.

View from kitchen into the sunny breakfast nook.

Truly bright and sunny breakfast nook off the kitchen, with French doors leading to the back yard.

Formal dining room off the kitchen (13′ x 13′).

View from 2nd staircase landing with window overlooking the front yard, and view into hallway leading to the master bedroom suite.

Master bedroom suite is quite large (32′ x 17′), with two sets of closets and built-in drawers, as well as a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens, and another bank of windows overlooking the pool. *Seller started peeling off the wallpaper, but never got around to painting, so now it’s a blank slate for your color of choice.

Master bathroom with shower in tub with original honeycomb tile flooring, as well as original cornflower blue pedestal sink and matching tub.

Bedroom #2 at the top left of the staircase (15′ x 12′) with laundry chute and exposed hardwood floors.

Upstairs hallway bathroom shared between both secondary bedrooms, with original basket weave tile flooring, original lavender pedestal sink, toilet, and tub. Out of view is a separate newer shower stall.

View of covered patio, the open patio off the breakfast nook, and the detached garage with staircase to a carpeted loft (could be an office or guest room).

Partial view of covered patio off the family room, with view of pool house and lush greenery surrounding the pool.

View from back of pool toward the house, showcasing the enormous back yard.