553 Athens Street

Closed 8/11/25
Closed 8/11/25
Welcome Home to 553 Athens Street located in Canyon Crest Area of Riverside. This updated 4 bedroom, 3 full baths home also has a beautiful pool & spa to splash your way thru summer this year.
Last Sold Price
$799,000
4 beds2,043 sqft$391/sqft
553 Athens St, Riverside, CA 92507

Description

This gorgeous home features 4 bedrooms and three full baths, 2043 sq.ft. of living space and boast 9148 sq.ft. lot and is located in the Canyon Crest area in Riverside. As you enter the foyer you notice the vaulted ceilings and new flooring and the abundance of natural lighting. Walk into the recently updated gourmet kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances and large center island with granite countertops plus a breakfast bar. The kitchen flows into the cozy family room with fireplace, views of...This gorgeous home features 4 bedrooms and three full baths, 2043 sq.ft. of living space and boast 9148 sq.ft. lot and is located in the Canyon Crest area in Riverside. As you enter the foyer you notice the vaulted ceilings and new flooring and the abundance of natural lighting. Walk into the recently updated gourmet kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances and large center island with granite countertops plus a breakfast bar. The kitchen flows into the cozy family room with fireplace, views of the pool & spa, ideal for family gatherings or entertaining guests. Formal Dining Room, The spacious primary bedroom with high ceilings and natural lighting and views from the windows of the backyard & pool area. The adjoining bath with separate relaxing soaking tub and walk-in shower. Did I mention the dual side fireplace? Plus Large walk-in closet. Two secondary bedrooms upstairs with mirrored wardrobe doors. Full secondary bathroom upstairs remodeled. Additionally there is a main floor bedroom perfect for nanny, guests or office. Step outside to your private backyard with sparking pool & spa, built in BBQ island with side burner & sink perfect for inviting family & friends for a swim! The covered patio is perfect for alfresco dining. Ample side area with grass for kids to play. Other amenities are: Possible RV parking access, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, updated lighting, new flooring, new carpet, window blinds, new vanities in baths, freshly painted interior & exterior, HVAC replaced in 2020 with 5 ton unit, paid solar Panels, electrical panel upgraded to 200 amp in 2020, epoxy flooring in 3 car garage. This is a good investment & strong rental area as it is close to the University of Riverside. Low tax rate, No Mello Roos, No association fees. Located 1.5 miles from the parking lot for RCU off Martin Luther Blvd. Close to 91,60, 215 freeways, shopping, bike trails, parks, and University. Move in condition. Don't miss this great opportunity.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/11/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Charles Patel • DRE #01066550 • Brokerage DRE #01897784 • Century 21 Affiliated • 714-319-0996
  2. Listed by Sandra Griggs • DRE #00962484 • Brokerage DRE #01897784 • Century 21 Affiliated

Property Details for 553 Athens Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
PW25089741
Days on Market
47
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1991
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 9,148 SF
County
Riverside County
Architectural Style
Traditional
View
None
Parking Spaces Total
3
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Central Air
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
2043
Assessor Parcel Number
253-351-020
Property Attached YN
false
Common Walls
No Common Walls
New Construction
No
Stories Total
2
Entry Level
1
Fireplace
Yes
Pool
Yes
Spa
Yes
View
No
View
No
Parking for RV
Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
Association
No
Association Fee
$.00
Senior Community
No
Neighborhood
Canyon Crest
Parcel Number
253351020
Area
Riverside (252)
Elementary School
Emerson
High School District
Riverside Unified
Directions
Canyon Crest to El Cerrito to Westmont to Tojan to Athens
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Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Affiliated, Charles Patel, DRE #01066550; Century 21 Affiliated, Sandra Griggs, DRE #00962484

Sold By SWATI DESAI, BROKER, SWATI DESAI, DRE #01915476

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Building Information for 553 Athens Street

Stories2Year Built1991Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,148 SF

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Property Information for 553 Athens Street

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Cash
  • 433a Certified: No
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 24684
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 41
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Disability Access: None
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Biking, Gutters, Street Lights
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Block Walls, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Counters, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Type: Family Room, Foyer, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room
  • Rooms: Breakfast Bar, Patio Covered, Patio Open
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Exhaust fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Remodeled, Separate tub and shower, Soaking Tub, Walk-in shower
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Tile
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • Roof: Tile
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Wrought Iron
  • Fencing: Block, Good Condition, Wrought Iron
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Structures: Gutters
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Miscellaneous: Gutters
  • View Description: None
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Porch
  • Pool Features: Private, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private, Gunite, Heated
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground, Private, Gunite, Heated
  • Spa Features: Private, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Spa Heat: Gunite, Heated, Private, Private Below Ground
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • 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: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Driveway, Garage - 1 Car, Garage - 2 Car
  • Parking Non-Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 553 Athens Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2025

Sold

CLAW #PW25089741MR

$799,000—
Aug 11, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #PW25089741

$799,000—
Aug 11, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #PW25089741

$799,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2025

Sold

CLAW #PW25089741MR

$799,000
08/11/2025

Sold

CRMLS #PW25089741

$799,000
08/11/2025

Sold

SDMLS #PW25089741

$799,000

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

Public Records for 553 Athens Street

Taxable ValueLand$239,701Additions$559,299Total$799,000
Tax Record2025$4,760 ($397 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,043 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,043 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991Year Renovated1992ZoningR1CountyRIVERSIDEAPN253-351-020

Schools near 553 Athens Street

This home is within Riverside Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Emerson Elementary School
Public - K to 6
University Heights Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
John W. North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Riverside STEM Academy
Public - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Emerson 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

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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