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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,900 sqft$291/sqft
7995 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.37 acresLot Size
1892Year Built
$291/sq ftPrice per sq ft
9 carsParking Spaces

Description

The “Robert Bettner Estate” is a beautiful late 19th Century English cottage-style
home that reflects the historic elegance of Magnolia Ave. It was built in 1892 by
prominent real estate investor and sportsman Robert Better and his English-born
wife. Better’s mother had recently completed her nearby home, now Riverside’s
“Heritage House.” The founder of the Riverside Polo Club called his home “La
Ventanilla” (house of small windows). The estate is designated Cultural
Landmark 59 by the city of Riverside.
...The “Robert Bettner Estate” is a beautiful late 19th Century English cottage-style
home that reflects the historic elegance of Magnolia Ave. It was built in 1892 by
prominent real estate investor and sportsman Robert Better and his English-born
wife. Better’s mother had recently completed her nearby home, now Riverside’s
“Heritage House.” The founder of the Riverside Polo Club called his home “La
Ventanilla” (house of small windows). The estate is designated Cultural
Landmark 59 by the city of Riverside. Entering the 1 acre property is a step back
in time with the traditional gardens and mature landscaping. Opening the paneled
doors flanked by traditional English Georgian-style windows, one is surrounded
by elegant architecture. Wood floors and paneled walls are magnificent. Sliding
pocket doors can separate the Great Hall, Music Room and formal Dining Room
for more intimate settings. Four fireplaces feature fine tiles and mantles. Bays in
all the formal rooms offer window seating. There are two large pantries. The
butler’s pantry includes built in china cabinets and wine rack. The detached Carriage House provides ample room for vehicles and storage and
includes the original horse stalls used for participating at the nearby Polo
Grounds in the 1890s. The home includes all the existing Furniture, Art
Collections, Rugs, Books, Window coverings, Grandfather Clock and a vintage
Knabe art case player full size grand piano. See the virtual tour!
Listing closed: 10/05/2018 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: IV18199034

Location

Sold By Ron Paquette, Broker, Ron Paquette, DRE #00887313

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Property Information for 7995 Magnolia Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, English
  • View: None
  • Parking Spaces Total: 9
  • Private Pool: No
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Total Units: 1.0
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2900
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 227-223-017
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: No
  • View: No
  • Parking for RV: On-Site Parking
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Zoning: R1065
  • Senior Community: No
  • Parcel Number: 227223017
  • Area: Riverside (252)
  • Elementary School: Jefferson
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sierra
  • High School: Ramona
  • High School District: Riverside Unified
  • Directions: Magnolia Avenue
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Lot Size: 1.37 AC / 59,677 SF
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 0314
  • Tax Census Tract: 314.02
  • Tax Lot: 16
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Block Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Storage
  • Room Type: Dressing Area, Walk-In Pantry
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Vanity area
  • Bedroom Features: Dressing Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Walk-In Pantry
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Laundry Location: Inside
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning, Great Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Dining, Great Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: FP in Dining Room, FP in Master BR, Great Room, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.tourfactory.com/idxr2047094
Exterior Features
  • Miscellaneous: Street Lighting
  • View Description: None
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio: Brick, Porch - Front, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Front Porch, Wood
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Topography: Level
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Electric: Standard
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: RV Access
  • Uncovered Spaces: 8
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 8
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 1
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, English
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 7995 Magnolia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2018

Sold

SDMLS #IV18199034

$843,000
Oct 5, 2018

Sold

CRMLS #IV18199034

$843,000
Oct 5, 2018

Sold

CLAW #IV18199034MR

$843,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2018

Sold

SDMLS #IV18199034

$843,000
10/05/2018

Sold

CRMLS #IV18199034

$843,000
10/05/2018

Sold

CLAW #IV18199034MR

$843,000

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

Public Records for 7995 Magnolia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$731,622Additions$227,563Total$959,185
Tax Record2025$10,505 ($875 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,370 SqFtStories2Lot Size59,677 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1896Year Renovated1896ZoningR1065CountyRIVERSIDEAPN227-223-017

Schools near 7995 Magnolia 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 - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Monroe Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Chemawa Middle School
Public7 to 8

Ramona High School
Public9 to 12

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