3974 5th St, Riverside, CA 92501
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FOR SALE
Listed by Donald Mowery, EXP REALTY OF CALIFORNIA INC, (909) 981-6677

$799,000

Original price: $875,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,473 sqft

3974 5th St, Riverside, CA 92501

Downtown
Est. Mortgage $5,068/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1922
$230/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 3974 5th St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Gated lotPrivate entrancesDetached four-car garageTile flooringLuxury vinyl plank flooringWelcoming entry
Discover a unique income-generating property in the heart of Downtown Riverside! This beautifully remodeled Craftsman-style home, originally built in 1922, offers exceptional flexibility for homeowners, investors, or buyers seeking rental income.
The property features 10 potential rentable rooms, including 6 bedrooms, with multiple living areas and private entrances. The main level includes a spacious living room with fireplace, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. A separate entrance leads to an additional living area with a living room, kitchenette, two bedrooms, and bathroom. The second level features a living room, den, two bedrooms, and a third bathroom, while exterior stairs lead to an additional bedroom and loft.
A mother-in-law suite with private access and bathroom provides an ideal space for a tenant, extended family member, or guest.
Recent improvements include new kitchen cabinets and countertops in 2019, a new roof on the house and garage in 2020, luxury vinyl plank and tile flooring, a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and updated central air conditioning and heating.
The gated property offers a detached four-car garage, additional parking, and rear alley access.
Located within walking distance of Downtown Riverside restaurants, the historic Mission Inn, public library, Riverside City College, Riverside Convention Center, shopping, dining, entertainment, and local attractions, the location adds to the property's rental appeal.
An appraisal is available for prospective buyers.
Whether you're seeking a primary residence with income potential, multigenerational living, or an investment opportunity, this distinctive Downtown Riverside property offers character, flexibility, and income-generating potential.

Home Details for 3974 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Main Level Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3473 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, MicrowaveDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Kitchen,StackedMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Blinds, ScreensFlooring: Carpet, Laminate, TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1Accessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Composition ShinglePatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: Needs Repair, WoodFoundation: RaisedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4Open Parking Spaces: 4Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 8Parking: Driveway,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: Alley Paved, PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 65Days on Market: 91

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Craftsman
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Concrete, StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledNot Included in Sale: Personal propertyParcel Number: 214202002

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $799,000Price Per Sqft: $230
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: See Remarks

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Riverside
School Information
Elementary School: BryantJr High / Middle School: CentralHigh School: PolytechnicHigh School District: Riverside Unified

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: CV26132827

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Cal Vet Loan, 1031 Exchange, FHA, Fannie Mae, Submit, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: CV26132827Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 909-981-6677Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06065-N-214202002-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsGutter(s)Street LightsSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Downtown
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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 116 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say kids play outside

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 26 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Mrvargas1987
    "Heading to the main streets there are many cars that don’t check when turning. Traffic can be a con if your pet likes to run off. "
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  • Lucila Luna
    "I don’t have anything to say, I think everyone is aware of their surroundings and that’s what I taught my children. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I been leaving here in Riverside for 3 years Is a great place to leave but homeless people, and crackhead could be a problem sometimes "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very neighborly and small town environment. Architectural beautiful. Nice walking sidewalks and lots to see"
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in quite a few cities in SoCal and this neighborhood is the best experience I've had. I moved here with my young son in 2018 and don't plan on leaving anytime soon. Not only is the scenery beautiful but it's family oriented, safe to walk at night, and the schools are amazing. the homes are vintage and have won Neighborhood of the Year many times. I am happy to call Downtown Riverside my home. "
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  • Trulia User
    "No events to speak of but everyone is friendly and there is no drama between neighbors. Safe area where everyone watches out for each other. "
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  • Patty W.
    "love downtown. living.. there are lots of trees and the architecture of the older homes is lovely. great friendly atmosphere. "
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  • Erica T.
    "When downtown has festival celebrations. Wonderful library’s and museum clubs places to eat . Collages hospitals . "
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  • Alyssa M. Y.
    "family friendly neighborhood, safe, quiet, beautiful area for family walks, and Bryant Elementary is absolutely amazing"
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  • Angellokes
    "Wouldn’t suggest walking at night, 2 murders in less then a week and lighting is pretty bad on Victoria "
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  • Lina A. G. G.
    "There’s not much traffic and my commute to my job is 5 minute driving and 15 walking to work. To go to events or anything is super close to walk there. It’s nice and safe even at night time "
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  • David L.
    "I HAVE LIVED DOWNTOWN RIVERSIDE FOR 21 YEARS. IT CAN BE A VERY SCARY AREA. CRIME IS HIGH. DRUG ARE EVERY WHERE. THINGS CAN CHANGE FROM OK TO BAD IN SECONDS. "
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  • David L.
    "downtown Riverside is a very dangerous area there are a lot of homeless vagrants parolee houses child molesters it is not a safe place to raise a family I have lived downtown for 20 years"
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  • Jacob G.
    "Lots of homeless and transients the closer to the main streets. Very little of it the further away from the main busy part of downtown"
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  • Josh J.
    "they would like Rubidoux mountain and the park. The park is also well lit at night and has a nice track."
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet and friendly neighborhood. Family and pet inclusive. Would recommend area to anyone searching for a new home."
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  • Norma M.
    "Grew up in the area but recently moved. Money for property being rented is waay to high for an area infested with homeless, drugs addicts which leads to a lot of break ins."
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  • TS
    "While some of the homes are redone inside, the neighborhood is still what it is. The rent is very high (as in $400 more than it should be) and not worth it."
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  • Darren G. K.
    "Quiet and friendly neighborhood. Family and pet inclusive. Would recommend area to anyone searching for a new home."
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  • Ellismariejennifer
    "there is to many cars and noise I would think it would bug the dogs I know it bugs me all the time I don't have any dogs though"
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  • Falsexletters
    "Dogs are always being walked in this neighborhood. There are plenty of places to walk to, there can be a lot of traffic during business hours, so it might be a little more dangerous to walk a dog around these times."
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  • Annie
    "easily access 91, 60, 215. RCH is 5 minutes away, kaiser riverside is 25, and corona regional medical center is 35 minutes."
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  • Michelle F.
    "beautiful neighborhood with such character in the architecture. great mix of people and made forever friends with some of my neighbors on Prospect Hill. "
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  • Michelle F.
    "music events, street markets, bars restaurants galore! great mix of age/ethnicity/economic background. "
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  • Michelle F.
    "living downtown you get to be on the forefront of change and the evolution of a city core. it makes you connect with your community and I love the beauty that the diversity gives a neighborhood. "
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  • Salgado h.
    "A lot of homeless people and they come in our yard and take showers with our hose they also sometimes sleep in our driveway "
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  • Erica O.
    "Walking distance from Downtown Riverside; location of mission inn antique stores resturance bars and coffee houses. Also very close to unique and artistic park where you could walk to Rubidoux Mountain. R'mountain is a grate place to hike many go up for a nice fresh view up the mountain to see the city lights and unique view. And if your not a walker you could always go though the Santana Bike trail and test your self how far you could go. It's an active location and could always find something to do; with friendly a neighborhood everybody is welcomed "
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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$794K
Since last month
Increased$7K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$52K (-6.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$394K (+98.5%)
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 +83% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$794K
August 2026$787K
July 2026$862K
June 2026$878K
May 2026$851K
April 2026$855K
March 2026$847K
February 2026$844K
January 2026$838K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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0.12
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$790,000
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6
7
3,425
4277 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA
0.25
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$540,000
10/10/25
4
3
2,221
2626 5th St, Riverside, CA
0.38
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$700,000
11/12/25
6
3
2,437
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0.24
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$850,000
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4
3
2,352
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$510,000
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5
3
1,962
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0.25
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$685,000
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4
2
1,681
4485 6th St, Riverside, CA
0.41
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$820,000
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2.5
2,291
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0.66
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$795,000
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3
2,456
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0.44
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$510,000
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1.5
1,927
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0.48
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$600,000
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2
2,402

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
4081 5th St, Riverside, CA 92501
0.08
-
2
2
1,050
Off Market
3958 4th St, Riverside, CA 92501
0.08
$573,000
2
1
1,364
Recently Sold
3881 5th St, Riverside, CA 92501
0.08
$1,402,600
8
6
4,340
Off Market
3867 5th St, Riverside, CA 92501
0.09
$809,500
4
3
1,600
Off Market
3624 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
0.11
$711,600
3
2.5
1,670
Off Market
3458 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
0.10
-
2
2
1,390
Off Market
3858 4th St, Riverside, CA 92501
0.12
$579,800
5
3
2,884
Off Market
3987 4th St, Riverside, CA 92501
0.12
$790,000
6
7
3,425
Recently Sold
3852 4th St, Riverside, CA 92501
0.12
$579,800
3
3.5
2,592
Off Market
4139 6th St #2, Riverside, CA 92501
0.13
-
-
-
-
Off Market
3355 Fairmount Blvd, Riverside, CA 92501
0.13
$426,700
1
1
670
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 27, 2026
Source: CRMLS #CV26132827
PriceChange
$799,000
Price decreased by 9%
Jun 25, 2026
Source: CRMLS #CV26132827
Listed For Sale
$875,000
Dec 28, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$650
Dec 12, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$650
Dec 20, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$400,000

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Frequently asked questions about 3974 5th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 3974 5th St?
    Based on a $799,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 3974 5th St in Riverside, CA is approximately $5,171 (about $4,317 principal & interest, $779 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 3974 5th St compare to homes in Riverside?
    3974 5th St in Riverside, CA is listed at $799,000, about 18% above the $676K median sale price in Riverside.
  • What do residents say about the Downtown neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Downtown neighborhood in Riverside, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Downtown, Riverside.
  • What are the closest schools to 3974 5th St?
    The closest schools to 3974 5th St in Riverside, CA are Bryant Elementary School (rated 8/10), Central Middle School (rated 4/10), Polytechnic High School (rated 6/10).
  • Does 3974 5th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3974 5th St in Riverside, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 3974 5th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 3974 5th St in Riverside, CA has laundry facilities.
3974 5th St, Riverside, CA 92501 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,473 sqft single-family home built in 1922. 3974 5th St is located in Downtown, Riverside. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Jun 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# CV26132827.