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.
Sold for $799,000
Listed by: Century 21 Affiliated • Charles Patel • Contact: 714-974-4900
Bought with: SWATI DESAI, BROKER
$799,000
553 Athens St, Riverside, CA 92507
4beds
2,043sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
9,148 Square Feet Lot
$809,100 Zestimate®
$391/sqft
$4,025 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listed by:
Charles Patel DRE #01066550 714-319-0996,
Century 21 Affiliated,
Sandra Griggs DRE #00962484 714-993-6040,
Century 21 Affiliated
Bought with:
SWATI DESAI, DRE #01915476
SWATI DESAI, BROKER
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25089741
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Foyer, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Block Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Counters, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: French Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,043 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Block,Good Condition,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 9,148 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 253351020
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Gutter(s), Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Riverside
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $391/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $423,816
- Annual tax amount: $4,760
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,1031 Exchange
- Inclusions: kitchen refrigerator will be included with the sale, it is NOT New and there is no warranty or guarantee provided
- Exclusions: staging items
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $799,000-3.7%$391/sqft |
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| 7/4/2025 | Pending sale | $829,900$406/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Contingent | $829,900$406/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Price change | $829,900-2.4%$406/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Price change | $849,900-2.9%$416/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $875,000+169.2%$428/sqft |
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| 11/1/2012 | Sold | $325,000-6.9%$159/sqft |
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| 8/14/2012 | Listed for sale | $349,000+31.7%$171/sqft |
Source: Smart Choice Realty Inc. #P831714 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2009 | Sold | $265,000+22.6%$130/sqft |
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| 1/21/2009 | Sold | $216,115+38.5%$106/sqft |
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| 12/30/1996 | Sold | $156,000$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,760 +3.4% | $423,816 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,604 +0.4% | $415,507 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,583 +1.9% | $407,360 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,499 +1.3% | $399,373 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,440 +0.8% | $391,543 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,407 +1.9% | $387,529 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,324 +2% | $379,931 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,240 +1.8% | $372,482 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,165 | $365,179 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,165 +8.4% | $358,020 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,843 +6.8% | $352,644 +8% |
| 2014 | $3,599 | $326,475 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $325,000 +19.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $271,687 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $266,360 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $264,371 +21.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $217,617 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $213,351 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $209,169 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $205,068 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $201,048 +5.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $191,339 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $187,589 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,903 +10.8% | $183,912 +11.3% |
| 2000 | $1,717 | $165,307 |
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Neighborhood: Canyon Crest
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10University Heights Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 5/10John W. North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Emerson
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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