$164,900   PRICE REDUCED  This historical “Wood Streets” bungalow has tons of potential. The main house has 2 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms and is just under 1100 square feet.  The living room and dining area are combined, and the fireplace was covered up by a previous homeowner.  Home has newer central air/heat and a composition roof. The kitchen with pantry is ample in size, with indoor laundry attached. 

A long driveway leads to the detached 1-car garage, of which there is a large bonus room attached.  It has a fireplace, sky lights, and has been utilized throughout the years as a master bedroom, an office, and a game room; this room appears to have been permitted, however, buyer is to verify.

There is a side yard perfect for a dog run, and the large back portion of the yard boasts an inground pool/spa with newer pool equipment, and alley access for RV parking.

 This home is a short sale, but we are experienced short sale Realtors and have successfully closed many short sale transactions! 

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$325,000   **Historic buffs only**  [ SALE PENDING ]   The historic Walter C. Banks Residence is a 3-level tudor-revival (designated Riverside landmark #119) which was designed by prominent architect Henry Jekel in 1927 and located in the North Hill Historic District in Riverside.  Walter C. Banks of nearby Fairmount Park’s Banks Drive, faithfully and efficiently served the City of Riverside as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners for 26 years, and also purchased the Sun Drug Company (drugstore) on the southeast corner of 7th and Main Streets in downtown Riverside.

This home is comprised of 3 large bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms with approximately 1900 sq ft.  The main living area boasts exposed beams which support the custom plaster walls in the formal sunken living room framed by large windows (with original curtain rods/brackets) and original light fixtures! Bonus room off living room is perfect for reading or as an office, with large window wall and tons of daylight. The oak hardwood floors throughout, with walnut inlay by fireplace, have recently been refinished.

The updated mid-century eat-in kitchen opens onto a breakfast patio and a deck. The formal dining room is generously sized and opens through French doors onto a deck that overlooks the 4-level backyard with stucco block and wrought iron fencing. The entryway includes an original half bath, large walk-in coat closet and stained glass window at the bottom of an open second floor stairway with coved ceiling and original mural by artist, Carl Ruhnau.

More unique features include a bonus/laundry room in basement connected by laundry chute to all floors, a separate workshop with separate entrance, and 2-car garage with the original solid wood sliding doors!

This is a short sale, and both loans are with the same bank. We have extensive short sale experience and have successfully closed many short sale transactions!

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$239,900  One-of-a-kind “Wood Streets” charmer that looks like a cabin, yet has a Craftsman feel with all of the built-in shelving, wood ceilings and wood floors!  On over a quarter acre, this unique 3-bedroom home boasts almost 1600 sq ft, has three fireplaces (two inside, one outside), central air/heat, eat-in kitchen, dining area, walk-in pantry, large indoor laundry, plenty of storage, humongous living room with fireplace framed by impressive built-in bookshelves, and a large picture window overlooking the sprawling backyard.

The backyard is complete with rose bushes, pond, mature shade trees, 3-yr-old wood fence, and built-in gas barbecue and outdoor fireplace.  The conveniently attached garage is 1-bay wide but two car lengths deep if workbench is removed.  All of this is wrapped up neatly and sits at the end of a quiet cul de sac! 

This home is a traditional sale and will sell fast!  Don’t hesitate!

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CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS! 

This Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, take part in a college scavenger race involving the four higher education campuses in the City of Riverside and vie to win money for books!  Discover some of Riverside’s treasures while competing for money in a race against time and peers!

Teams of 3 with college ID only costs $20.00.  Free t-shirts for the first 150 teams to register! There will be a scavenger hunt, prizes for the top five teams, food and fun!  Grand prize: Each member of the winning team will win a $500 book scholarship. 

Click here to register today!  For more informtion, please call (951) 826-2436.

The College Council of Riverside (CCOR) is an advisory group of students from the four higher education campuses (UCR, RCC, CBU, LSU) working to promote Riverside as a “university community” by elevating quality off-campus experiences, engaging in activities that encourage a “college” culture, and connecting students and recent alumni to the region’s workforce through internships.

$179,000   [ SALE PENDING ]  This lovely 3 bedroom, 1.75 bathroom turnkey home (approx 1200 sq ft) sits in the heart of the Palm Heights Historic District near the Riverside Plaza. Wall-to-wall carpeting, central air conditioning and heat, gas and wood-burning fireplace in spacious living room, tile entry, formal dining area attached to kitchen with breakfast bar, dishwasher, gas stove, and pantry. Wide hallway leads to three carpeted bedrooms, each one with mirrored wardrobe doors and a ceiling fan. Master bedroom boasts attached private 3/4 bathroom.

Sliding glass doors off the kitchen lead to the covered patio and large side yard.  Continue walking towards the back of the house and you’ll see a continuation of the pool-sized yard, including a shed.  This yard (7405 sq ft) is perfect for gardening, games, children and pets.  A truly lovely home!

This home is a short sale, but we are experienced short sale Realtors and have successfully closed many short sale transactions! 

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Many in the United States take today off of work in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Had he lived, yesterday, January 15, 2012, would have been the U.S. civil rights leader’s 83rd birthday – and thus, today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Dr. King has become one of the most respected figures of the 20th Century — if not of all time.  He is credited with bringing equal rights to African Americans, and tangentially, many other minority groups.  Even after his assassination in 1968, his legacy as well as his moving speeches have inspired people to follow in Dr. King’s path.

“If you can’t fly, run.  If you can’t run, walk.  If you can’t walk, crawl.  But by all means, keep moving!”  — MLK Jr.

$174,900   “Wood Streets” mid-century ranch style home (1402 sq ft) on corner lot.  Many upgrades to this 3-bedroom, 1.75-bathroom home built in 1953.  Features include a 10-yr-old composition roof, newer windows and plantation shutters, and newer tile floors in bathrooms.  Living room brick fireplace, formal dining area, plus a bonus room off the kitchen (enclosed breezeway) with newer sliding doors to the covered patio.  Large closets in each bedroom and two separate linen closets in the hallway.

Extensive hardscape in backyard (all new in 2008) including decorative cement, alumawood patio cover, gas firepit, and electric lines running to gazebo area and another area for future built-in bbq.  The backyard also is completely fenced with vinyl fencing, including a separate fenced dog run on the side of the garage.

This home is a short sale, but we are experienced short sale Realtors and have successfully closed many short sale transactions! 

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[ SOLD for $107,000 ]   Comfortable ranch-style home (approx 1700 sq ft) features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family room with brick fireplace, living room, and a spacious master bedroom suite.  Large lot (approx 18,000 sq ft) with fruit trees, 3-car garage, plus RV access. Located in Sunset Ridge, which is conveniently located near shopping, schools, Interstate 15 and Highway 395.

[ SOLD for $180,000 ]   This 3 bedroom, 1.75 bathroom home boasts 1676 square feet, and was built in 1960.  Quiet cul de sac location near the Wood Streets.  Good size bedrooms, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and informal dining area off kitchen.  Large walk-in pantry.  Master bedroom has a walk-in closet. Hall bath has dual sinks. Central air and heat.  Part of garage made into a bonus room/laundry room — permitted.  Enclosed patio area in back. Fenced yard with a large shade tree.  This was a short sale.

[ SOLD for $89,000 ]   HIDDEN CHARMER!  This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom quaint little mountain cottage of only 840 sq ft was built by the prior owner’s parents. Unique brick construction makes for a well-built home and orderly grounds.  Cozy home with beautiful fireplace, upstairs loft bedroom area is large with built-in storage and desk area.  There is an out-building for storage or workshop, which was originally lived in during construction of main house. Brick patio and outside kitchen for good weather bbqs.  Adjoining lot of 4,415 sq ft is included and could be utilized for a garage.  Plenty of off-street parking.  Property faces national forest so no one can build or block your forest view.