4161 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501 (MLS # IV25257671)

Price $925,000
Status Active
Beds 4
Baths 3 Baths
Home size 2,352 sqft
Lot Size 6,534 sqft
Days on Market 2
Where California historic charm meets modern luxury. This home has been awarded the Mills Act Contract. The Mills Act is a California program that offers significant property tax reductions to owners of qualified historic homes in exchange for preserving and maintaining their property's historic character. It's a valuable incentive that helps homeowners save money while protecting local architectural heritage. Built in 1907 and nestled in the Evergreen Quarter Historic District and within the Downtown Specific Plan, this exquisite American Foursquare residence blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful modern updates. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of the Mission Inn, Fox Theater, Riverside Art Museum, Riverside Public Library and the city's best restaurants, this home captures the essence of Riverside's architectural and cultural heritage. As you approach, you're welcomed by two stately entry points and a newly stained porch, the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening gatherings under the shade of mature trees. Step inside to a gracious formal sitting room, seamlessly flowing into a warm family room with rich woodwork and original detailing. The formal dining room is a showpiece of historic elegance, featuring built-ins and a brick fireplace crafted from bricks from the Mission Inn itself. The spacious kitchen combines timeless design with modern convenience, while a beautifully updated downstairs bath and separate laundry room add function and charm. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, each with original moldings, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light, as well as two elegant baths that continue the home's harmony of old and new. Outdoors, the generous backyard is a private retreat "” with multiple seating areas, a large entertaining porch, and lush landscaping framed by a large Sycamore tree and three 50-year-old lemon trees. The property also features updated electrical ready for a sauna or hot tub, newer A/C units, and space for up to six vehicles at rear of home and garage. Lovingly restored and well maintained, this home offers the rare opportunity to own a piece of Riverside's living history "” where every detail tells a story, and every room feels like home. Select key furnishings will remain with the property. Come fall in love with Riverside history through this home.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 11/11/2025 Year Built 1907
Community 252 - Riverside Garage Spaces 2.0
County Riverside

Additional Details

AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher
AREA 252 - Riverside
CONSTRUCTION Wood Siding
EXTERIOR Rain Gutters
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Central
INTERIOR Ceiling Fan(s)
LOT 6534 sq ft
LOT DESCRIPTION Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
PARKING Garage, On Street
POOL DESCRIPTION None
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 2
STYLE Craftsman
VIEW DESCRIPTION None
WATER Public

Location

Listed with Tower Agency

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