6431 Palm Ave., Riverside

ByApril Glatzel

[ SOLD for $330,000 on 05/07/2013 ]   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 faacade complete with Spanish-tile roof and awning with wrought iron finials.
Elegant Spanish facade complete with Spanish-tile roof and awnings with wrought iron finials.

Spacious tiled entry with original front door.
Spacious tiled entry with original front wood door.
Huge living room with gorgeous original hardwood floors, high ceiling, and wood-burning and gas log fireplace.
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!
Alternate view of large living room with lots of natural light cascading in!

 

Formal dining room with built-in corner hutch.
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.
Pocket French doors separating formal dining room from bonus room.

Large bonus room could be office, den, kids room, workout room, etc.
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!

Charming kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, corian-like counter tops, and unique ceiling fan/light.
Spacious kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, Corian counter tops, and unique ceiling fan/light.

 

Newer Corian-like counter tops, and lots of cabinetry, and room to install more if needed.
Newer Corian countertops, and lots of cabinetry, and room to install more if needed.

Master bedroom overlooking backyard. Crack the window for the soothing sounds of the koi pond and waterfall!
Master bedroom overlooking backyard. Open window for the soothing sounds of the waterfall in the large koi pond!

Full bathroom in hallway with tile floor, new Kohler soaking tub and newer tiled shower enclosure. Spacious linen cabinetry and modern bowl sink.
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.
Another large bedroom with beautiful hardwood floors and large closet.
Remodeled 3/4 bathroom with unique stone floor.
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.
Elaborate koi pond with live koi and a long meandering and serene waterfall.

Meandering waterfall that flows into the koi pond. Nothing is more relaxing to eat outside on the patio, or lie in bed, while listening to the trickling water.
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 patio adjacent to the garage, including built-in BBQ with refrigerator overlooking the koi pond.
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.
Pool-sized backyard with fragrant citrus and jasmine, and colorful bushes.

 

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