1261 Center St, Riverside, CA 92507
OFF MARKET
Listed by Robert Mendez, Realty Masters & Associates, (951) 283-5015 . Bought with ESTATES & RATES INC.

$549,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,260 sqft

1261 Center St, Riverside, CA 92507

Est. Refi. Payment $3,596/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 19, 2024 for $505,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$550K
Since last month
Decreased$900 (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$46K (+9%)
Since last sale
Increased$45K (+8.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +22% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$550K
August 2026$551K
July 2026$546K
June 2026$547K
May 2026$552K
April 2026$550K
March 2026$551K
February 2026$536K
January 2026$520K
2025
2024
2020

Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
250 Stephens Ave, Riverside, CA
0.24
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$506,000
04/22/26
3
1
912
410 Pacific Ave, Riverside, CA
0.19
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$480,000
02/23/26
3
2
1,404
245 Commercial Ave, Riverside, CA
0.25
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$480,000
07/07/26
3
1
824
475 Transit Ave, Riverside, CA
0.39
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$505,000
08/06/26
3
2
1,140
3306 Debbie Ln, Riverside, CA
0.39
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$590,000
08/14/26
4
2
1,404
743 Arliss St, Riverside, CA
0.69
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$465,000
09/11/26
2
1
992
541 Prospect Ave, Riverside, CA
0.50
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$350,000
12/03/25
2
1
780
490 Avignon Ct, Riverside, CA
0.48
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$560,000
06/30/26
4
1.5
1,261

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1213 Center St, Riverside, CA 92507
0.05
$944,800
4
2
1,704
Off Market
1213 Center St #45, Riverside, CA 92507
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1222 Center St, Riverside, CA 92507
0.05
$699,000
4
1
1,140
For Sale
217 Iowa Ave #47, Riverside, CA 92507
0.09
$450,000
-
-
-
For Sale
183 Iowa Ave #9, Riverside, CA 92507
0.10
-
-
-
-
Off Market
414 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
0.14
$535,000
4
1
1,048
For Sale
1250 Ruby St, Riverside, CA 92507
0.15
$549,300
3
1
1,200
Off Market
257 Highland Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
0.19
$499,999
4
1
988
For Sale
410 Pacific Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
0.19
$480,000
3
2
1,404
Recently Sold
1161 Villa St, Riverside, CA 92507
0.21
$580,100
5
3
1
Off Market
421 Devener St, Riverside, CA 92507
0.20
$1,575,000
12
8
5,712
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1954
1,260 sqft
$436/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Commercial officeSummit canyonGuest bedroomNew paintNew bathroomsPlumbing connections
This is a very VERSATILE OPPORTUNITY as this property is zoned Commercial Office (CO) or can be a legal nonconforming Residential Use for people looking for a home with a back unit for guests or extended family members. Perhaps a live and work unit? The front House has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and open living area with bonus entrance room which can be used as an office or bonus area. The home has been FULLY REMODELED with new paint, new tile flooring, ALL NEW BATHROOMS, and NEW KITCHEN. The back unit was a garage that has been converted to two separate rooms with an area for kitchenette, and an overhead shaded patio area. There are currently plumbing connections within a portion of the wall if you wanted to add a bathroom and convert into a FULL ADU for rental income! Or, just use as it currently sits which is a HOME OFFICE with guest bedroom for live in/work units. The yard in the back is very spacious and presents an opportunity to expand the back unit into a larger home. The property has also been UPGRADED TO ALL NEW PVC PLUMBING. Most of the fencing surrounding the lot is also brand new, and aesthetically pleasing as shown in photos. For Commercial Business Users, this property is also ideally located just seconds from the 215 FWY Offramp, and has approximately 17,000+ Cars Per Day along Center St, making for great visibility for potential customers. Local New Developments Include: Pulte Homes is poised to build a proposed 846 NEW HOMES (Summit Canyon), and a proposed new Shopping Center called the HIGHGROVE TOWN CENTER just up on Center St. In addition, KB HOMES HAS ALREADY BEGUN their ambitious 785-acre master-planned community to construct approximately 1,400+ Upscale Homes, all of which are residents whom must drive by this subject property to get to Mt Vernon. Now is your time to Invest into the Path of Progress. Buyer must verify any and all marketing information to satisfy themselves. Listing Agent and Seller provide no warranties as to the exact square footage and year built of property. Buyers and Buyer's agents to satisfy themselves.
1261 Center St, Riverside, CA 92507 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,260 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $505,000 on Jun 19, 2024 (4% below the $525,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $549,600, with a rent estimate of $2,803/month.

Home Details for 1261 Center St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1260 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: See Remarks
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Standard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: front doorFloors: Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 9

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 247042014

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $525,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu May 09 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Riverside
School Information
High School District: Riverbank Unified

Community

Community Features: Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: IG24085994Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 951-283-5015Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06065-N-247042014-R-N

Additional Information

Street LightsSidewalks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 19, 2024
Source: CRMLS #IG24085994
Sold
$505,000
May 10, 2024
Source: CRMLS #IG24085994
Pending
$525,000
Apr 30, 2024
Source: CRMLS #IG24085994
Listed For Sale
$525,000

Market trends in Riverside

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$676K
$20KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$378
$4MoM
Available listings
703
4MoM

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What Locals Say about Riverside

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  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 23 % Say there are community events

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Frequently asked questions about 1261 Center St

  • What is 1261 Center St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1261 Center St in Riverside, CA is $549,600.
  • What is the price history for 1261 Center St?
    1261 Center St in Riverside, CA last sold for $505,000 in June 2024.
  • Is Riverside a buyer's or seller's market?
    Riverside is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Riverside?
    The median sale price in Riverside is $676K. That is up $20K from the prior month.
  • Does 1261 Center St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1261 Center St in Riverside, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1261 Center St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1261 Center St in Riverside, CA has laundry facilities.

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