4530 Watkins Dr

1,756 Sq. Ft.
$387 / Sq. Ft.
1,756
Sq. Ft.
$387
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to 4530 Watkins Drive where Riverside charm meets everyday comfort and room to grow. Set on more than half an acre of peaceful land with beautiful canyon views, this warm and inviting home offers a rare blend of space, privacy, and natural beauty just minutes from UC Riverside, the Riverside STEM Academy, shopping, and major commuter routes. You'll enjoy saving on your monthly payment with NO HOA and NO mello-roos taxes. Inside, the home feels bright and open, with soft natural light...Welcome home to 4530 Watkins Drive where Riverside charm meets everyday comfort and room to grow. Set on more than half an acre of peaceful land with beautiful canyon views, this warm and inviting home offers a rare blend of space, privacy, and natural beauty just minutes from UC Riverside, the Riverside STEM Academy, shopping, and major commuter routes. You'll enjoy saving on your monthly payment with NO HOA and NO mello-roos taxes. Inside, the home feels bright and open, with soft natural light filling the living spaces. The kitchen features newer appliances, a breakfast bar,and freshly painted cabinetry opens to the family room where you can relax by the cozy fireplace or step through sliding doors to enjoy breezy outdoor living areas. Laminate flooring downstairs and plush neutral carpeting upstairs add to the wam appeal of this great home. The downstairs bedroom and ¾ bath offer flexible space for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. Upstairs, the primary suite features a large walk-in closet and tranquil views, while the secondary bedrooms provide comfort and versatility. With an over half acre lot there’s room to expand or add an ADU (check with city planning for details). Outside, you’ll love the wraparound front porch, mature low-maintenance shrubbery, a paver patio in the back yard and a variety of fruit trees: orange, apple, peach, lime, cherry, nectarine, Asian pear, and even a fruit cocktail tree producing apricot, nectarine, and plum. A large barn-style storage building and 3-car garage with extended driveway provide ample space for tools, toys, or hobbies, plus potential RV parking for your big-kid toys. Whether you dream of gardening, entertaining, or simply having room to breathe, this property offers endless possibilities. 4530 Watkins Drive is more than a home, it’s a lifestyle. Restyled at an attractive new price, this one will not last! Call today for a personal tour!
  1. Listed by Dolce Ibarra • DRE #01258604 • Brokerage DRE #01849354 • Century 21 Masters • 951-531-7009

Property Details for 4530 Watkins Drive

Architectural Style
Traditional
View
Hills
Parking Spaces Total
3
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING CLOSED: 12/19/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 4530 Watkins Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #IG25255463
Days on Market2
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1995
Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,443 SF
CountyRiverside County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Masters, Dolce Ibarra, DRE #01258604

Sold By Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty, Tanya Galarza, DRE #02034671

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Building Information for 4530 Watkins Drive

Stories1Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,443 SF

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Property Information for 4530 Watkins Drive

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 27171
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $66
  • Tax Lot: 11
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs, Suburban
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Tile Counters
  • Room Type: Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Separate Family Room
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Double sinks in bath(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Vanity area
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room, Tile Counters
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Separated
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum/Vinyl
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Fencing: Block, Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Structures: Suburban
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Miscellaneous: Suburban
  • View Description: Hills
  • 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: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Lawn, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Driveway, Garage - 3 Car, RV Possible
  • Parking Non-Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, RV Potential, See Remarks
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 4530 Watkins Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #IG25255463

$680,000
Dec 19, 2025

Sold

CLAW #IG25255463MR

$680,000
Dec 19, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #IG25255463

$680,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2025

Sold

CRMLS #IG25255463

$680,000
12/19/2025

Sold

CLAW #IG25255463MR

$680,000
12/19/2025

Sold

SDMLS #IG25255463

$680,000

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

Public Records for 4530 Watkins Drive

Taxable ValueLand$204,000Additions$476,000Total$680,000
Tax Record2025$5,292 ($441 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,756 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,756 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1996ZoningR1130CountyRIVERSIDEAPN253-372-004

Schools near 4530 Watkins Drive

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 - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Highland Elementary School
PublicK to 6

University Heights Middle School
Public7 to 8

John W. North High School
Public9 to 12

Riverside STEM Academy
Public5 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Masters, Dolce Ibarra, DRE #01258604

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