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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,594 sqft$303/sqft
1279 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 92506
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$303/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This fabulous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car garage Canyon Crest beauty located in one of Riverside’s best and most desirable locations is situated on a beautifully landscaped .34 acre lot. This home was recently modernized and features a completely remodeled kitchen, new appliances, new carpet upstairs, new wood laminate flooring downstairs, fresh paint throughout, and upgraded bathrooms. The décor is neutral and the overall tone is bright and airy. The expansive RV parking with a large gate is perfect...This fabulous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car garage Canyon Crest beauty located in one of Riverside’s best and most desirable locations is situated on a beautifully landscaped .34 acre lot. This home was recently modernized and features a completely remodeled kitchen, new appliances, new carpet upstairs, new wood laminate flooring downstairs, fresh paint throughout, and upgraded bathrooms. The décor is neutral and the overall tone is bright and airy. The expansive RV parking with a large gate is perfect for an RV, boat, trailer and all the toys. The backyard is perfect for entertaining and boasts lovely landscaping, a beautiful sparkling pool and spa, a covered alumawood patio, garden area, a shed, and fence dog run. Enjoy peaceful mornings under your covered patio and glorious sunsets in the evening. This home brought many years of joy to the original owners and is ready for you to make your own beautiful memories.
  • Listed by: KARLA VALDEZ DRE #01960290 Brokerage DRE #01911364 • WINDERMERE R.E. TOWER PROP.
Listing closed: 05/25/2018 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: IV18088311

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$605,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Riverside, CA

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Square Feet
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Sold 02/27/26

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Location

Listing Courtesy of WINDERMERE R.E. TOWER PROP., KARLA VALDEZ, DRE #01960290

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER TOWN & COUNTRY, DOUGLAS LAW, DRE #01870998

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Property Information for 1279 Tolkien Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Gas
  • Total Units: 1.0
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1594
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 252-283-027
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Senior Community: No
  • Parcel Number: 252283027
  • Area: Riverside (252)
  • High School District: Riverside Unified
  • Directions: 91 east, exit Central Avenue right. Left onto Via Vista Drive, Right onto Shakespeare, Left onto Tolkien
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 20312
  • Tax Census Tract: 422.07
  • Tax Lot: 67
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Garage, Water Purifier
  • Interior Features: Granite Counters
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Water Heater Features: Gas
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco
  • Roof: Clay
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Block
  • Fencing: Block
  • Property Condition: Termite Clearance, Updated/Remodeled
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Private
  • Spa Features: In Ground
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Levels: Two
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Property History for 1279 Tolkien Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 25, 2018

Sold

CLAW #IV18088311MR

$483,000
May 25, 2018

Sold

CRMLS #IV18088311

$483,000
Apr 30, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622560928

$482,727
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2018

Sold

CLAW #IV18088311MR

$483,000
05/25/2018

Sold

CRMLS #IV18088311

$483,000
04/30/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622560928

$482,727

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1279 Tolkien Road

Taxable ValueLand$116,056Additions$525,541Total$641,597
Tax Record2025$7,037 ($586 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.2Total Finished SqFt2,229 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,229 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1988ZoningR180CountyRIVERSIDEAPN252-283-027

Schools near 1279 Tolkien Road

This home is within Riverside Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William Howard Taft Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Amelia Earhart Middle School
Public7 to 8

Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Public9 to 12

Summit View Independent Study School
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1279 Tolkien Road, Riverside, CA 92506
$483,000
3
1,594
14,810
$265,000
4
1,890
10,018
4
2.75
1,866
22,216
$355,000
4
1,866
9,148
3
2.5
1,734
9,148
4
1.75
1,336
8,712

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