Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,000 sqft
3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$525/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 3948 Houghton, located in the most incredible, central location right in downtown Riverside among historic, classic, cultural homes, buildings and venues. Literally walk or ride your bike to Mission Inn, The Food Lab, Fairmount Park, Starbucks, the new, modern Main Library and much more! Quick and easy access to the 90 and 61 freeways. Before entering this 1924 classic Craftsman-style bungalow, check out the inviting porch, perfect for relaxing and watching neighbors walk their dogs and...Welcome to 3948 Houghton, located in the most incredible, central location right in downtown Riverside among historic, classic, cultural homes, buildings and venues. Literally walk or ride your bike to Mission Inn, The Food Lab, Fairmount Park, Starbucks, the new, modern Main Library and much more! Quick and easy access to the 90 and 61 freeways. Before entering this 1924 classic Craftsman-style bungalow, check out the inviting porch, perfect for relaxing and watching neighbors walk their dogs and stroll by. This home features a nice size living room with fireplace, large eating area, 2 bedrooms, upgraded indoor laundry as well as updated kitchen and bathroom. New copper plumbing, new electrical, new A/C and new water heater. Extra insulation added to attic to keep the home cool in the summertime. Original hardwood floors tastefully restored. Spacious backyard with new sod and detached single car garage with alley access, room for toys or RV, compliment this fine home. This home has recently been freshly painted inside and out. This house has been brought back to life, well-loved and maintained and ready for a new owners to call it home!
  • Listed by: Bicky Wilroy DRE #01196734 Brokerage DRE #01196734 • Bicky Wilroy, Broker
Listing closed: 08/30/2022 05:00 PM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: SR22118062

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$490,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

Riverside, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Bicky Wilroy, Broker, Bicky Wilroy, DRE #01196734

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, JEFF KACK, DRE #02125082

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Property Information for 3948 Houghton Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: City Lights, Peek-A-Boo, Trees/Woods
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
  • Private Pool: No
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Total Units: 1.0
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1000
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 209-195-002
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • View: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Parking for RV: Detached, Garage
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Zoning: R1065
  • Subdivision Name: Downtown
  • Subdivision Name Other: Downtown
  • Senior Community: No
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Neighborhood: Downtown Riverside
  • Parcel Number: 209195002
  • Area: Riverside (252)
  • High School District: Riverside Unified
  • Directions: Off Market between Fairmount and Chesnut
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 0000
  • Tax Census Tract: 302.00
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 2
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Park, Rural, Sidewalks
  • Community: DOWNTOWN
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range, Counter Top
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Laundry Location: Gas
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heating Type: None
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heating: None
  • Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Full, Gate, Wood
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Structure Type: House
  • View Description: City Lights, Peek-A-Boo, Trees/Woods
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Landscaped, Lawn, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Detached, Garage, On-Site Parking, Rv Garage
  • Uncovered Spaces: 5
  • Parking Non-Garage: Detached, Garage
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 5
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Garage: Detached, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Downtown Riverside
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow
  • Residential Styles: Detached

Property History for 3948 Houghton Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2022

Expired

CRMLS #220013366SD

$520,000
Aug 30, 2022

Expired

CLAW #220013366SD

Jul 5, 2022

Sold

CLAW #SR22118062CN

$525,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2022

Expired

CRMLS #220013366SD

$520,000
08/30/2022

Expired

CLAW #220013366SD

07/05/2022

Sold

CLAW #SR22118062CN

$525,000

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

Public Records for 3948 Houghton Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$84,896Additions$472,237Total$557,133
Tax Record2025$6,126 ($511 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt884 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt884 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1924ZoningR1065CountyRIVERSIDEAPN209-195-002

Schools near 3948 Houghton 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 - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bryant Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Central Middle School
Public7 to 8

Polytechnic High School
Public9 to 12

Riverside Virtual 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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