4161 University

Riverside, CA 92501

$900,000
Price
4
Beds
2,352 Sq. Ft.
$383 / Sq. Ft.
2,352
Sq. Ft.
$383
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Where California historic charm meets modern luxury. This home has been awarded the Mills Act Contract. The Mills Act is a California program that offers significant property tax reductions to owners of qualified historic homes in exchange for preserving and maintaining their property’s historic character. It’s a valuable incentive that helps homeowners save money while protecting local architectural heritage. Built in 1907 and nestled in the Evergreen Quarter Historic District and within the Downtown...Where California historic charm meets modern luxury. This home has been awarded the Mills Act Contract. The Mills Act is a California program that offers significant property tax reductions to owners of qualified historic homes in exchange for preserving and maintaining their property’s historic character. It’s a valuable incentive that helps homeowners save money while protecting local architectural heritage. Built in 1907 and nestled in the Evergreen Quarter Historic District and within the Downtown Specific Plan, this exquisite American Foursquare residence blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful modern updates. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of the Mission Inn, Fox Theater, Riverside Art Museum, Riverside Public Library and the city’s best restaurants, this home captures the essence of Riverside’s architectural and cultural heritage. As you approach, you’re welcomed by two stately entry points and a newly stained porch, the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening gatherings under the shade of mature trees. Step inside to a gracious formal sitting room, seamlessly flowing into a warm family room with rich woodwork and original detailing. The formal dining room is a showpiece of historic elegance, featuring built-ins and a brick fireplace crafted from bricks from the Mission Inn itself. The spacious kitchen combines timeless design with modern convenience, while a beautifully updated downstairs bath and separate laundry room add function and charm. Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, each with original moldings, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light, as well as two elegant baths that continue the home’s harmony of old and new. Outdoors, the generous backyard is a private retreat — with multiple seating areas, a large entertaining porch, and lush landscaping framed by a large Sycamore tree and three 50-year-old lemon trees. The property also features updated electrical ready for a sauna or hot tub, newer A/C units, and space for up to six vehicles at rear of home and garage. Lovingly restored and well maintained, this home offers the rare opportunity to own a piece of Riverside’s living history — where every detail tells a story, and every room feels like home. Select key furnishings will remain with the property. Come fall in love with Riverside history through this home.

Property Details for 4161 University

Architectural Style
Craftsman
View
None
Parking Spaces Total
6
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 11:36 PM

Property Details for 4161 University

StatusActive
MLS #IV25257671
Days on Market44
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1907
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyRiverside County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Tower Agency, SARAH AYALA, DRE #01978160; Tower Agency, TRACEY AYALA, DRE #01739608
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Building Information for 4161 University

Stories2Year Built1907Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

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Property Information for 4161 University

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • 433a Certified: No
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: 7
  • Tax Tract Number: 00
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $66
  • Tax Lot: 11
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Equipment: Dishwasher
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Exhaust fan(s)
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Dining
  • Fireplace: FP in Dining Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Tile, Wood
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Construction: Wood Siding
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Entry Location: FD
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Wood
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Structures: Suburban
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Suburban
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Miscellaneous: Suburban
  • View Description: None
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wood
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage, Garage - 2 Car, On street
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 4
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage, Garage - Two Door
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage, Garage - Two Door
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage - Two Door, Street
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Craftsman/Bungalow
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 4161 University

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #IV25257671MR

$900,000—
Dec 12, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #IV25257671

$900,000—
Dec 11, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #IV25257671

$900,000—
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #IV25257671

$925,000—
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #IV25257671MR

$925,000—
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #IV25257671

$925,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Price Change

CLAW #IV25257671MR

$900,000
12/12/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #IV25257671

$900,000
12/11/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #IV25257671

$900,000
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #IV25257671

$925,000
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #IV25257671MR

$925,000
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #IV25257671

$925,000

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Schools near 4161 University

This home is within Riverside Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pachappa Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Central Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Polytechnic High School
Public - 9 to 12
Riverside Virtual School
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pachappa Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Central Middle School
Public7 to 8

Polytechnic High School
Public9 to 12

Riverside Virtual School
PublicK to 12

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More information about 4161 University, Riverside, CA 92501

4161 University is a single family home for sale in Riverside, CA 92501. This property was listed for sale on November 10, 2025 by Tower Agency, it's currently listed at $900,000. This listing's school district is Riverside Unified School District. Nearby schools include Pachappa Elementary School, Central Middle School and Polytechnic High School. 4161 University is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,352 sqft single family home built in 1907.

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Listing Courtesy of Tower Agency, SARAH AYALA, DRE #01978160; Tower Agency, TRACEY AYALA, DRE #01739608

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