$244,000   Exquisite 1937  ”Wood Streets” cottage with complete overhaul — Martha Stewart meets Newport Beach!!!  Live in the desirable “Wood Streets” neighborhood but feel like you’re living in a beach cottage.  Once you walk through the front door, don’t be surprised if you think you hear the ocean or seagulls in the distance. 

This adorable 2-bedroom home (with additional bonus room) has been completely renovated with hand-finished original hardwood floors, remodeled open kitchen with slate floor, separate indoor laundry, central air/heat, remodeled bathroom, double-paned windows, and 3 sets of French doors to the backyard.  Approximately 1,000 square feet (not including bonus room AND laundry room), this home certainly feels much larger and brighter due to the current owner’s foresight, remodeling skills, and decorations.

The backyard is as low-maintenance as it gets, with rose bushes, blooming bougainvillea, and a brick walkway with arbor on the side of the home that was lovingly hand-laid, brick by brick, by the current owner.  There is also a small attached one-car garage with auto roll-up door.

The remodeled facade and front porch, in addition to the white rose bushes lining the walkway, is a welcoming aspect of this one-of-a-kind bungalow cottage that will be the envy of all.  The best of both worlds awaits you…. a gorgeous turnkey home, in one of the most desirable commuities in all of Southern California!

This is a STANDARD sale — no bank to deal with!!!

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$210,000 [ IN ESCROW ]   This standard listing has 5 bedrooms, 3.75 bathrooms and is over 3,000 sq ft!  No one has lived hard in this home, so it looks practically brand new!

Newer carpet and paint. One bedroom and a full bathroom downstairs for guests. Downstairs also boasts a formal living room, and a gigantic family room with fireplace and media nook which is adjacent to the large eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel frig, black stove and built-in microwave which stay with the house.  Downstairs you’ll also find the convenient laundry room.

Upstairs you’ll enjoy four large bedrooms, with an enormous master bedroom suite with a gigantic walk-in closet with two separate entry doors (one for each person).  In addition, each bedroom upstairs has access to an adjoining bathroom.

The backyard is gorgeous, complete with lush green grass, automatic irrigation, partial block wall, mature landscaping, palm trees, and a large patio.  Either side of the house could be utilized as a dog run. Tile roof. Great location — only 2.4 miles from the freeway, and walking distance to a beautiful lush park with a playground for children!

This is a standard sale — no bank to deal with!

 $259,900   This “Wood Streets” mid-century home has been lovingly maintained since 1957, when it was built in all its glory at the corner of Brentwood Avenue and Edgewood Place.  With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1400 sq ft of living space, this home sits upon a corner lot that is over 9,000 sq ft (.21/acre). 

Once inside, there’s almost a feeling of still being outside due to so many windows that allow the light to delicately intrude.  Or close the blinds for privacy.  Either way, you will feel right at home with the comfort of a well-built home with modern conveniences of a completely remodeled kitchen with gas cook top, Corian counter tops, built-in oven and microwave, dishwasher, pantry, and breakfast bar.  Central air/heat is also a welcome addition. There’s also a dining room with sliding glass door overlooking the covered patio and expansive park-like backyard.

This lovely home also boasts a separate laundry room off the kitchen which can be closed off with the hidden pocket door.  The 3 bedrooms are all decent size with ample closet space; the master bedroom has an attached remodeled bathroom!  There aren’t too many homes in the “Wood Streets” with a master bedroom ensuite.

Now it’s time to step outside and take advantage of the private backyard almost completely surrounded with a block wall.  Two patios, room for a pool, citrus trees, a hidden shed in the back corner, and lovely landscaping. Don’t forget to walk around the side of the house to see the lovely arbors. 

Brentwood Avenue is a lovely tree-lined street that is reminiscent of New England with the canopy of trees that offer shade and beauty pretty much year ’round!

This is a STANDARD (equity) sale — no bank to deal with!

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A TRIBUTE TO ALL MOTHERS

Mother’s Day is a day to spend extra thoughts of, or money on, or time with, your mother (grandmother, aunt, or a woman who’s like a mother) whether she’s nearby, has passed, or lives miles away.  The photo in this post is of us (Tara on left) with our mother, Ruth.  Cat-eye glasses and beehive hairdos were popular at the time, and even though our mother cringes today at what the styles were years ago, we still think she’s as beautiful today as she was yesterday. 

Our wish is for everyone to enjoy an extra special Mother’s Day!

The final photo is of three generations: Grandmom Ralph (our maternal grandmother), April, Tara, and Ruth (our mother).

–Tara and April

$399,900   This 1911 museum-quality Craftsman is best known as the Walter D. Clark House and was designed by master Riverside architect G. Stanley Wilson, who also designed the world-famous Mission Inn and the Riverside Municipal Auditorium.

Homes of this quality, that have sustained their originality for over 100 years, are few and far between.  The original wood throughout the dining room, living room and parlor has never been painted, and most of the original light fixtures were found in the basement and lovingly cleaned and returned to their original locations. This incredible piece of history has been the focus of several home tours, and deserves to be purchased by someone who will appreciate the grandeur and promote the sophistication and diverse cultural elegance of downtown Riverside.

This home sits on a corner lot among other historic homes in the Heritage Square Historic District and boasts over 2700 sq ft with 4 large bedrooms upstairs, small guest room and adjoining bath downstairs, a large living room with box beam ceiling with original light fixtures and fireplace, a parlor with built-in glass-fronted cabinetry, and a large formal dining room with an amazingly intricate box beam ceiling along with a built-in China hutch.

In addition, there are working pocket doors that separate the living room from the formal dining room.  A swinging door leads to the spacious kitchen with granite counter tops and the most charming breakfast nook, and separate laundry room with laundry chute and two utility sinks.  There are creature comforts like central air/heat, newer interior/exterior Benjamin Moore paint, newer water heater and updated electrical.  The large upstairs bathroom retains the original tile floor, sink, and claw foot tub.

A long wraparound porch extends itself along the front facade and toward the low-maintenance side yard.  There is a large basement with interior and exterior acess — perfect for storage and/or a wine cellar. The fully fenced pool-sized lot is 8712 sq ft (.20/acre) with many citrus trees, a gigantic pomegranate tree, and mature shade trees.

This is a STANDARD (equity) sale — no banks to deal with!

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H A P P Y     E A S T E R
from
“The Sister Team“

April (left) and Tara (right)
as little girls on Easter morning.

[ SOLD for $290,000 -- 10/25/2011 ]     Large sprawling single story ranch-style home built in 1978 which sits on over an acre of land at the end of a private cul de sac.  Four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and over 2200 sq ft offer a blank slate for the new owner to rehab into a mini-mansion.  The land is worth more than all the tea in China to the new owner who appreciates and loves gardening.   There are too many fruit trees to count, and thousands of bulbs in the ground just waiting to peak through when it’s their time to greet the sun. This treasure trove of house and land combo is a rare find for the lucky gardener!

[ SOLD for $206,500 -- 7/28/2011 ]   Built in 1977, this newly rehabbed home has a panoramic view (of the southland and the snow-capped mountains) that will knock your socks off! Complete with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this cozy 1584 sq ft home is nestled amongst other nice homes in a well-maintained neighborhood.  Brand new kitchen with upgraded new cabinets and granite counter tops, new appliances and new recessed lighting. New fans throughout, new carpet and tile, and new paint both inside and outside.  Fireplace in living room. New A/C unit. Huge deck off the back of the house.  Tile roof.  Large RV parking and room for all kinds of toys. Huge bonus room with skylights, great for entertaining. 

[ SOLD for $190,000 -- 3/19/2012 ]  

Welcome to “Touchstone” condominium complex!  This single story has 3 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms with newer neutral carpet, updated kitchen with Corian countertops, step-down living room with fireplace and 15′ cathedral ceiling, separate family room with slider to side yard, and a master bedroom suite with a 15′ cathedral ceiling, dual vanities, and a private patio to the back yard. This home is clean and well-maintained with direct 2-car garage access, tile roof, and community pools, tennis, RV storage, etc. Don’t hesitate to be able to walk right outside your home and down the most famous street in Riverside — Victoria Avenue, which is lined with rose bushes, shade trees, and walking paths that are sure to motivate anyone to get out and breathe the fresh air and smell the springtime orange blossoms. 

Another successful short sale …. closed by “The Sister Team”!!!

$159,900   [ IN ESCROW ]  Great value for a historic ”Wood Streets” home priced under $160,000 — AND it’s a STANDARD sale!  No waiting weeks for an answer from a bank.  The homeowners will try to answer your offer within 24-48 hours. 

This 1915 cottage is a diamond-in-the-rough.  It’s approximately 1116 sq ft, with 2 bedrooms plus a bonus room, 1 bathroom, indoor laundry, living room with hardwood floors, formal dining room with built-in China hutch, central air/heat, ceiling fans, 9-yr-old roof, deck off the back of the house, and a large yard with mature trees and room for your toys and/or a pool. 

Due to the nature of the cosmetic condition of the home, it may not qualify for FHA financing, so at this time only conventional or cash offers will be considered.

This home is a STANDARD sale! 
No waiting weeks for an answer from a bank. 
Sellers live in the home and will try to answer your offer within 24 hours!