[ SOLD for $290,000 on 9/21/2017 ] WHAT?!?! A home in the historic“Wood Streets” under $300,000???? There are only two homes under $300,000 in this neighborhood right now. Don’t hesitate on this adorable diamond-in-the-rough cottage with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a bonus room (could be used as 3rd bedroom if needed — tax records state this house is a 3 bedroom even though this room doesn’t have a closet).
Built in 1911, this home has approx 1,038 sq ft including a formal dining room and living room with coved ceilings, central air/heat, and a claw foot tub in the bathroom, as well as a large pool-size backyard with outdoor fireplace and a 2-car garage. Don’t forget to check out the amazing closet and cabinet space in each of the two bedrooms.
Hardwood floors throughout, even under the carpeting in the bedrooms, but they need to be refinished. Home needs interior and exterior paint, but these are merely cosmetic fixes. Otherwise, the home is adorable, especially the screened-in front porch, and the quiet location on a cul-de-sac.
Walking distance to Central Middle School, RCC, and Bonaminio Park. Nearby bicycle trails, downtown Riverside with all its glorious shopping, entertainment, and famous Mission Inn Hotel and Spa. Sorry, but no FHA or VA offers at this time.
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Screened-in front porch.
Front door entrance into living room with coved ceiling and original hardwood floors which need to be refinished.
Alternate view of living room leading towards the formal dining room.
Formal dining room with coved ceiling and original floor furnace (non-functional now that the home has central air/heat).
Cute kitchen with tile counter tops and glass-fronted cabinets.
Alternate view of kitchen.
Front bedroom with hardwood floors under carpeting. This room has a separate entrance from the front porch, so would be ideal for guests, roommate, or college student.
Alternate view of front bedroom with ceiling fan and loads of closet space and built-in cabinetry.
View from hallway into front bedroom and bathroom.
Bathroom with what could be original claw foot tub. There’s some discoloration on linoleum flooring around tub from children splashing while bathing, but a plumber was consulted and it’s merely cosmetic, as there is no water damage.
2nd bedroom with wall of amazing closet space.
Alternate view of 2nd bedroom, with cute little French doors leading to bonus room at back of house.
Bonus room off the 2nd bedroom and kitchen. Could be used as 3rd bedroom if needed, or use as office, gym, or play room.
Alternate view of bonus room with view into kitchen and 2nd bedroom.
Back patio with view of laundry room conveniently located just outside the kitchen door.
Interior of laundry room with water heater, laundry hookups, and utility sink.
Spacious backyard large enough for pool and garden if desired, with mature shade trees.
View of yard from far back corner.
Far back corner of yard has what very likely could be an original outdoor fireplace.
2-car detached garage with carriage-style doors.
Garage interior with electricity — great for storage. The carriage-style doors could accommodate a small car.
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