3681 Cranford Ave

111
Baths
67,202 Sq. Ft.
$262 / Sq. Ft.
67,202
Sq. Ft.
$262
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Built in 1964, The University Gardens consist of approximately
67,202 of rentable square feet and is in good condition
since the current ownership has made several recent
renovations to the interiors & exteriors. The unit mix consists of 2 Bedroom, 1
Bedroom & Studio units. The property is situated
on approximately 3 acres of land that includes tuck
under parking, carports, open on-site parking
in addition to street parking. The property is
also separately metered for gas and electric with
a community laundry
...Built in 1964, The University Gardens consist of approximately
67,202 of rentable square feet and is in good condition
since the current ownership has made several recent
renovations to the interiors & exteriors. The unit mix consists of 2 Bedroom, 1
Bedroom & Studio units. The property is situated
on approximately 3 acres of land that includes tuck
under parking, carports, open on-site parking
in addition to street parking. The property is
also separately metered for gas and electric with
a community laundry rooms, pools & rental office. Select units have been tastefully remodeled with
new flooring, windows, cabinets, stove, microwave,
countertops, sink, toilet, vanity, shower, AC, recessed
lighting & ceiling fans throughout. Most of the
“heavy lifting” is almost complete and should appeal to
an investor looking for an asset surrounded
by tremendous job opportunity and 10% realistic
rental upside. Priced way below replacement cost
(under $262 per foot) & less than 1.5 miles from 91 and 215 freeways. Earthquake retrofit and seismic upgrades have been made & all newer roofs and rain gutters.
  1. Listed by Jonathan Mitchell • DRE #01227852 • Brokerage DRE #01946490 • Kidder Mathews of California, Inc • 949-557-5000

Property Details for 3681 Cranford Avenue

Parking Spaces Total
134
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Total Units
88.0
Building Type
Attached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
67202
Assessor Parcel Number
250-170-037
LISTING UPDATED: 01/07/2026 09:23 AM

Property Details for 3681 Cranford Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #OC26004201
Days on Market15
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Res Income 2-4 Units
Year Built1965
CountyRiverside County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Kidder Mathews of California, Inc, Jonathan Mitchell, DRE #01227852
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Building Information for 3681 Cranford Avenue

Building/Complex3681 Cranford AveFloor-Stories3Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1965Building Size-

Payment Calculator

$92,248 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$85,774

Property Taxes

$6,474

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3681 Cranford Avenue

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Gross Income: $29,376
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $1,803,600
  • Gross Spendable Income: $1,019,364
  • Vacancy Allowance: 54108
  • Vacancy Allowance Rate: 3
  • Gross Operating Income: $1,778,868
  • Net Operating Income: $1,019,364
  • Number Of Rented Garages: 0
  • Laundry Income: $19,376
  • Other Income 1: $10,000
  • Gross Multiplier: 9.71
  • Cap Rate: 5.79
Expense Details
  • Operating Expense: $759,504
  • Operating Expense Percent: 43.00%
  • New Taxes Expense: $199,989
  • Gardener Expense: $21,642
  • Pest Control Expense: $4,081
  • Pool Expense: $13,240
  • Electric Expense: $12,843
  • Insurance Expense: $59,701
  • Maintenance Expense: $88,000
  • Professional Management Expense: $194,978
  • Other Expense: $100,709
  • Trash Expense: $25,958
  • Water Sewer Expense: $34,363
  • Total Expenses: $759,504
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $1,459
  • Tax Lot: 1
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Foothills
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Community
  • Laundry Equipment Own Lease: Lease
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Rooms: None
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: None
  • Heating: None
  • Heat Equipment: N/K
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Street
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool: Community/Common
  • Pool Heat: Community/Common
Land/Lot Info
  • Additional Parcels Description: 250170033
  • Lot Features: 26-30 Units/Acre
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Number Of Units: 88
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 88
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Assigned
  • Uncovered Spaces: 46
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 46
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 88
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Assigned
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Res Income 2-4 Units
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 7
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 1
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,491
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $10,437
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 1595
  • Unit Type Type: 1
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Units Total: 58
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 1
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,621
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $94,018
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 1695
  • Unit Type Type: 2
Unit 3
  • Unit Type Units Total: 23
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 1
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,995
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $45,885
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 2150
  • Unit Type Type: 3
Unit Information
  • Number Of Units Leased: 88
  • Rent Controlled: Yes
  • Number Of Buildings: 2
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 88
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 88
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 0
  • Number With Range: 88
  • Number With Disposal: 88
  • Number Wall AC: 88

Property History for 3681 Cranford Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC26004201

$17,599,000
Jan 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC26004201MR

$17,599,000
Jan 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC26004201

$17,599,000
Nov 14, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #OC25062567

Nov 13, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #OC25062567

$22,599,000
Nov 13, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #OC25062567

$22,599,000
Nov 13, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

SDMLS #OC25062567

$22,599,000
Nov 1, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #OC25062567

$22,599,000
Oct 31, 2025

Expired

CLAW #OC25062567MR

$22,599,000
Oct 6, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

SDMLS #OC25062567

Oct 6, 2025

Pending

CLAW #OC25062567MR

Oct 6, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #OC25062567

Oct 6, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #OC25062567MR

Mar 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC25062567

$23,995,000
Mar 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC25062567MR

$23,995,000
Mar 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC25062567

$23,995,000
Jan 3, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #OC24232711

$18,100,000
Nov 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC24232711

$18,100,000
Apr 22, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644740126

$12,250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC26004201

$17,599,000
01/05/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC26004201MR

$17,599,000
01/05/2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC26004201

$17,599,000
11/14/2025

Expired

CRMLS #OC25062567

11/13/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #OC25062567

$22,599,000
11/13/2025

Expired

SDMLS #OC25062567

$22,599,000
11/13/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

SDMLS #OC25062567

$22,599,000
11/01/2025

Expired

SDMLS #OC25062567

$22,599,000
10/31/2025

Expired

CLAW #OC25062567MR

$22,599,000
10/06/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

SDMLS #OC25062567

10/06/2025

Pending

CLAW #OC25062567MR

10/06/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #OC25062567

10/06/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #OC25062567MR

03/21/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC25062567

$23,995,000
03/18/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC25062567MR

$23,995,000
03/18/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC25062567

$23,995,000
01/03/2025

Expired

SDMLS #OC24232711

$18,100,000
11/11/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC24232711

$18,100,000
04/22/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644740126

$12,250,000

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Public Records for 3681 Cranford Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,115,517Additions$5,754,351Total$6,869,868
Tax Record2025$77,692 ($6,474 / month)
Home Facts
Stories3Lot Size47,044 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1965ZoningR3CountyRIVERSIDEAPN250-170-037

Schools near 3681 Cranford Avenue

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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Longfellow Elementary School
PublicK to 6

University Heights Middle School
Public7 to 8

John W. North High School
Public9 to 12

Abraham Lincoln Continuation School
Public9 to 12

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3681 Cranford Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Riverside, CA 92507. This property was listed for sale on January 5, 2026 by Kidder Mathews of California, Inc, it's currently listed at $17,599,000. It has been on the market for a total of 15 days and was last sold on April 22, 2019. This listing's school district is Riverside Unified School District. Nearby schools include Longfellow Elementary School, University Heights Middle School and John W. North High School. 3681 Cranford Avenue is a 3-bed, 111-bath, 67,202 sqft multi-family home built in 1965.

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