3990 Oakwood Pl., Riverside

ByApril Glatzel

 

[ SOLD for $389,900 on 12/27/2019 ]  Built in 1921, this cute 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage in the historic “Wood Streets”  neighborhood starts off with some big-ticket upgraded items such as 2-yr-old roof, 3-yr-old A/C, double pane windows, plantation shutters, remodeled bathroom with tiled walk-in shower with glass block wall, and kitchen that was enlarged and updated about 20 yrs ago with tile counters, with newer dishwasher, refrigerator, built-in microwave, and space for preparation island(s), with laundry and pantry.

The front porch was enclosed (and permitted) in the 1970s which added 200 sq ft and also provided more space to the front bedroom for a sitting area, home office desk, or nursery nook. Some new carpeting, flooring, and paint…and this house will shine!

The far back bedroom and 3/4 bathroom were also added (and permitted) which is another 200 sq ft. Total square footage of home is approx 1256, but this does NOT include the step-down sun room (which is plumbed for central air/heat).

The driveway and the 2-car garage are actually split down the middle and shared with the neighbor. The 1-car side of the garage for this house is not accessible by any vehicle (except maybe a motorcycle or scooter) due to the fence along the driveway; however, it has been turned into an art studio with window a/c unit, lighting, and double French door access. Behind this room is a tool room, and beyond this building is a shed for garden/yard supplies. The lot size is 8,276 sq ft (.19/acre).

The back yard is cross-fenced with a garden area, as well as a large shade tree for entertaining at its shady base in the warmer months. Walking distance to shopping, schools, and stores. This home has been in the same family for over 50 years — time to pass the baton to a new family.


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Front entrance with plantation shutters and double pane windows.
Front entrance with plantation shutters and double pane windows.

 

Living room with fireplace and carpeting over hardwood floors.
Living room with fireplace and carpeting over hardwood floors.

 

Alternate view of living room towards the dining area and beyond that, into the kitchen.
Alternate view of living room towards the dining area and beyond that, into the kitchen.

 

Formal dining area with ceiling fan and plantation shutters over double pane windows.
Formal dining area with ceiling fan and plantation shutters over double pane windows.

 

Kitchen was updated about 20 years ago with tile counters. There's a newer stove, built-in microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator (included).
Kitchen was updated about 20 years ago with tile counters. There’s a newer stove, built-in microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator (included).

 

Large kitchen with laundry area, pantry, and space for preparation islands.
Large kitchen with laundry area, pantry, and space for preparation islands.

 

Pantry to the left, back bedroom suite straight back, with step-down sun room to the right.
Pantry to the left, back bedroom suite straight back, with step-down sun room to the right.

 

 

Pantry to the left, back bedroom suite straight back, with step-down sun room to the right.
Pantry to the left, back bedroom suite straight back, with step-down sun room to the right.

 

Back bedroom was added in the 1970s (and permitted), overlooking the back yard.
Back bedroom was added in the 1970s (and permitted), overlooking the back yard.

 

Back bedroom has its own private 3/4 bathroom with large closet space and walk-in shower (currently inoperable), but other appliances (toilet and sink) are fully operable.
Back bedroom has its own private 3/4 bathroom with large closet space and walk-in shower (currently inoperable), but other appliances (toilet and sink) are fully operable.

 

Middle bedroom with hardwood floors.
Middle bedroom with hardwood floors.

 

Front bedroom (largest of all 3) with ceiling fan, extra space toward the front window due to the permitted enclosure of the original front porch back in the 1970s.
Front bedroom (largest of all 3) with ceiling fan, extra space toward the front window due to the permitted enclosure of the original front porch back in the 1970s.

 

Alternate view of front bedroom with large closet and door to the hallway and remodeled bathroom.
Alternate view of front bedroom with large closet and door to the hallway and remodeled bathroom.

 

Alternate view of front bedroom with large closet and door to the hallway and remodeled bathroom.
Alternate view of front bedroom with large closet and door to the hallway and remodeled bathroom.

 

View of step-down sun room entered via the kitchen, with double pane windows and French doors leading to the back yard.
View of step-down sun room entered via the kitchen, with double pane windows and French doors leading to the back yard.

 

View of sun room with doorway leading into the kitchen.
View of sun room with doorway leading into the kitchen.

 

Set of French doors to the right lead to the sun room, and set of doors to the left lead to the converted garage which is now an art studio.
Set of French doors to the right lead to the sun room, and set of doors to the left lead to the converted garage which is now an art studio.

 

1-car garage (now art studio) with electricity, wall A/C unit, and ceiling fan.
1-car garage (now art studio) with electricity, wall A/C unit, and ceiling fan.

 

View of studio and toward the back yard.
View of studio and toward the back yard.

 

Back yard has been sectioned off with far back section for gardening, with garden shed to the right.
Back yard has been sectioned off with far back section for gardening, with garden shed to the right.

 

Garden shed included.
Garden shed included.

 

Fenced garden area.
Fenced garden area.

 

Photo taken from garden area of the back yard with large shade tree.
Photo taken from garden area of the back yard with large shade tree.

 

Side yard adjacent to the sun room which was once part of the driveway leading to the garage, has since been sectioned off with a fence and is now a foot path to the back yard. Could be a dog run.
Side yard adjacent to the sun room which was once part of the driveway leading to the garage, has since been sectioned off with a fence and is now a foot path to the back yard. Could be a dog run.

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