5744 Fortaleza Pl, Riverside

ByApril Glatzel

 

[ SOLD for $433,500 on 11/01/2019 ]  Welcome to one of the largest yards in the “Tesoro at La Sierra” gated community, with room for your own private pool, on a corner lot with low association fee and NO Mello Roos taxes. Quiet and clean neighborhood of single family residences, this home (built in 2015) features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and Energy Star Qualified items including central air/heat, appliances, and dual pane windows.

With over 2,200 square feet, this open floor plan is amazing for a 2-story home, with gourmet kitchen, granite counters, under cabinet lighting, huge walk-in pantry, and large breakfast island which opens into the spacious dining area and living room with custom wood window shutters.

There’s a main floor bedroom and full bathroom for guests, and main floor laundry room as well. Upstairs, you’re greeted by a wide landing with built-in desk, a master suite, and two more secondary bedrooms. The master boasts a spacious ensuite bathroom with dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower, huge walk-in closet, and privacy toilet.

Next, make your way to the elegant backyard through the upgraded French door (with doggie door) where you’ll enjoy the covered patio with outdoor lighting, synthetic grass with cement border, awnings, block wall, and privacy vinyl fencing.

The association of $213.25/month includes refreshing pool, BBQ and picnic areas, showers, and playground. The community has its own security, and is also conveniently located near shopping, schools, and freeway access for commuters. A must see!!!

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Front angle view of lovely 2-story home with Spanish flare and Spanish tile roof.
Front angle view of lovely 2-story home with Spanish flare and Spanish tile roof.

 

Back view of home with 2-car automatic garage door, and back entrance through laundry room, as well as gate to backyard.
Back view of home with 2-car automatic garage door, and back entrance through laundry room, as well as gate to backyard.

 

Shaded front porch
Shaded front porch

 

Stainless appliances in gourmet kitchen with giant breakfast island, granite counters, and recessed lighting.
Stainless appliances in gourmet kitchen with giant breakfast island, granite counters, and recessed lighting.

 

Stairway to upstairs bedrooms on the left, and door behind island leads to the spacious walk-in pantry (with extra under-stair 'lighted' storage) accessed thru the pantry.
Stairway to upstairs bedrooms on the left, and door behind island leads to the spacious walk-in pantry (with extra under-stair ‘lighted’ storage) accessed thru the pantry.

 

Kitchen opens to the large entertaining living room which enables you to mingle with family and guests while preparing meals.
Kitchen opens to the large entertaining living room which enables you to mingle with family and guests while preparing meals.

 

Living room spacious enough for a grand piano. Note the upgraded French door which leads to the back yard.

Living room spacious enough for a grand piano. Note the upgraded French door which leads to the back yard.

 

Hallway leading to the main floor bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room.
Hallway leading to the main floor bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room.

 

Main floor bedroom with high ceilings.
Main floor bedroom with high ceilings.

 

Wide and bright upstairs landing with linen closet and area for photos and/or tchotchkes.
Wide and bright upstairs landing with linen closet and area for photos and/or tchotchkes.

 

Built-in desk at the top of the stairs. Note the custom wood window shutters too.
Built-in desk at the top of the stairs. Note the custom wood window shutters too.

 

Master bedroom suite with custom wood window shutters.
Master bedroom suite with custom wood window shutters.

 

Alternate view of master suite into the bathroom.
Alternate view of master suite into the bathroom.

 

Master bathroom with dual sinks, separate shower and tub, as well as an enormous walk-in closet.
Master bathroom with dual sinks, separate shower and tub, as well as an enormous walk-in closet.

 

Upstairs secondary bedroom.
Upstairs secondary bedroom.

 

Another secondary bedroom upstairs, with its own walk-in closet.
Another secondary bedroom upstairs, with its own walk-in closet.

 

Hallway bathroom with dual sinks and shower-in-tub.
Hallway bathroom with dual sinks and shower-in-tub.

 

View from under covered patio towards backyard.
View from under covered patio towards backyard.

 

Backyard is large enough for a pool, if desired. Yard is composed of synthetic grass with cement border, and enclosed with block wall and vinyl fencing.
Backyard is large enough for a pool, if desired. Yard is composed of synthetic grass with cement border, and enclosed with block wall and vinyl fencing.

 

Custom awnings over the west-facing windows and slider.
Custom awnings over the west-facing windows and slider.

 

Another view of yard leading to the front porch.
Another view of yard leading to the front porch.

 

Lovely community pool area with lounge chairs and showers.
Lovely community pool area with lounge chairs and showers.

 

Another view of the community pool, with the playground, BBQ, and picnic areas in the background.
Another view of the community pool, with the playground, BBQ, and picnic areas in the background.

 

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