5264 Magnolia Ave., Riverside

ByApril Glatzel

[ SOLD for $420,000 on 2/26/2014 ]    Built in 1927, this stunning “Wood Streets” 2-story cottage boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 2,200 sq ft.  The current owners have left nothing for you to do but move in and unpack.

Beautifully remodeled custom kitchen with antique stove and unique pass-thru to the formal dining room with Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper.  Gorgeous hardwood floors, formal living room with beautiful wood windows and fireplace with custom mantle. Large family room plus large enclosed patio room. Built-in speakers throughout the main floor.

Large master bedroom with deck leading to landscaped backyard, including a covered patio with bubbling spa, rock waterfall, and a 2 1/2-car garage with immense attic storage that was built and permitted in 1988, with private alley access (no need to park on Magnolia Avenue). Lot size is 7,841 sq ft with mature shade trees and completely fenced yard.

Home boasts updated copper plumbing and electrical, 12-yr-old central air/heat, remodeled bathrooms on first and second floors, indoor laundry, as well as crown-moulding, carpeting in bedrooms, and ample closet space. Roof is less than 6 years old.

This is a STANDARD sale.

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Newer mantle but original Batchelder fireplace and hearth!
New custom mantle but original Batchelder fireplace and hearth in stunning living room, complete with original hardwood floors, original wood windows, recessed lighting, and barrel ceiling!
Large yet cozy-feeling living room with original hardwood floors. Breathtakingly spectacular feeling when you first walk into this room.
Large yet cozy-feeling living room with original hardwood floors. Breathtakingly spectacular feeling when you first walk into this room.
Alternate view of the living room. Note the rounded ceiling, gorgeous floors and windows.
Alternate view of the living room. Note the rounded ceiling, gorgeous floors and windows.
Front entry with bank of gorgeous original wood windows.
Front entry with bank of gorgeous original wood windows and front door. Note the built-in, almost invisible, speaker to the left of the front door.

 

Formal dining room with Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper adjacent to the crown moulding.
Formal dining room with Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper adjacent to the crown moulding.
Remodeled kitchen with built-in wine rack, tiled counter top, dishwasher, and refurbished antique stove.
Remodeled kitchen with built-in wine rack, tiled counter top, dishwasher, and refurbished antique stove.
Alternate view of remodeled kitchen with wet bar sink and convenient pass-thru to formal dining room.
Alternate view of remodeled kitchen with wet bar sink.
Convenient pass-thru from kitchen to formal dining room.
Convenient pass-thru from kitchen to formal dining room.
Informal dining room that could be set up as a den, with a newer slider to the step-down enclosed (and permitted) patio.
Informal dining room that could be set up as a den, with a newer slider to the step-down enclosed (and permitted) patio.
Currently used as a den on the main floor, this room could be used as the 4th bedroom since it is also adjacent to the downstairs bathroom.
Currently used as a den on the main floor, this room could be used as the 4th bedroom since it is also adjacent to the downstairs bathroom.
Remodeled downstairs full bathroom with pedestal sink and original built-in cabinetry.
Remodeled downstairs full bathroom with pedestal sink and original built-in cabinetry.
Lovely stairway leads to three upstairs bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Lovely stairway leads to three upstairs bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Spacious master bedroom with French doors leading to enormous deck with stairs to the yard below!
Spacious master bedroom with French doors leading to enormous deck (see next photo)!
Enormous deck off the master bedroom with stairs to the backyard.
Enormous deck off the master bedroom with stairs to the backyard.
Second upstairs bedroom.
Second upstairs bedroom.
Third upstairs bedroom.
Third upstairs bedroom.
Upstairs full bathroom with dual sinks.
Upstairs full remodeled bathroom with dual sinks.
Upstairs remodeled bathroom shower enclosure.
Upstairs remodeled bathroom shower enclosure.
Upstairs landing.
Upstairs landing.
Portion of backyard with mature shade tree and side view of the detached 2 1/2-car garage.
Portion of backyard with mature shade tree and side view of the detached 2 1/2-car garage.
2 1/2-car garage with lots of storage and plenty of parking too (more gated parking on side of garage).
2 1/2-car garage with lots of storage and plenty of parking too (more gated parking on side of garage).
Side view of home with more grassy area and wrought iron gate.
Side view of home with more grassy area and wrought iron gate.
Front porch entry -- with loads of charm!
Front porch entry — with loads of charm!

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