4530 Watkins Dr, Riverside, CA 92507
SOLD
DEC 19, 2025
Listed by Dolce Ibarra, Century 21 Masters, (951) 734-6210 . Bought with Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty

$687,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,756 sqft (on 0.63 acres)

4530 Watkins Dr, Riverside, CA 92507

University
Est. Refi. Payment $4,271/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 19, 2025 for $680,000 (5% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$688K
Since last month
Decreased$900 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$112K (-14%)
Since last sale
Increased$7K (+1%)
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 +82% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$687K
August 2026$687K
July 2026$688K
June 2026$682K
May 2026$680K
March 2026$683K
February 2026$680K
January 2026$680K
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.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.10
Single-Family Home
$750,000
05/11/26
5
3
2,273
0.34
Single-Family Home
$726,000
04/30/26
4
3
2,037
0.68
Single-Family Home
$680,000
11/26/25
4
3
2,206
0.53
Single-Family Home
$761,000
02/02/26
4
2
1,669
0.35
Single-Family Home
$635,000
07/15/26
3
2
1,750
0.52
Single-Family Home
$675,000
06/08/26
4
2
1,496
0.82
Single-Family Home
$849,999
09/05/25
3
3
1,952

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
0.10
$750,000
5
3
2,273
Recently Sold
0.21
$699,000
3
2
1,416
For Sale
0.21
$816,800
5
2.5
2,310
Off Market
0.22
$813,100
4
2.5
2,310
Off Market
0.21
$691,300
3
2
1,639
Off Market
0.22
$692,700
5
3
1,775
Off Market
0.25
$744,900
4
2.5
2,785
For Sale
0.27
$1,072,600
4
3
2,440
Off Market
0.35
$635,000
3
2
1,750
Recently Sold
0.34
$619,600
3
2
1,495
Off Market
0.34
$726,000
4
3
2,037
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1995
Lot Size
0.63 acres
Living Area
1,756 sqft
Price/Sqft
$387/sqft
Parking
3 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Welcome home to 4530 Watkins Drive where Riverside charm meets everyday comfort and room to grow. Set on more than half an acre of peaceful land with beautiful canyon views, this warm and inviting home offers a rare blend of space, privacy, and natural beauty just minutes from UC Riverside, the Riverside STEM Academy, shopping, and major commuter routes. You'll enjoy saving on your monthly payment with NO HOA and NO mello-roos taxes.

Inside, the home feels bright and open, with soft natural light filling the living spaces. The kitchen features newer appliances, a breakfast bar,and freshly painted cabinetry opens to the family room where you can relax by the cozy fireplace or step through sliding doors to enjoy breezy outdoor living areas. Laminate flooring downstairs and plush neutral carpeting upstairs add to the wam appeal of this great home.

The downstairs bedroom and ¾ bath offer flexible space for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. Upstairs, the primary suite features a large walk-in closet and tranquil views, while the secondary bedrooms provide comfort and versatility. With an over half acre lot there’s room to expand or add an ADU (check with city planning for details).

Outside, you’ll love the wraparound front porch, mature low-maintenance shrubbery, a paver patio in the back yard and a variety of fruit trees: orange, apple, peach, lime, cherry, nectarine, Asian pear, and even a fruit cocktail tree producing apricot, nectarine, and plum. A large barn-style storage building and 3-car garage with extended driveway provide ample space for tools, toys, or hobbies, plus potential RV parking for your big-kid toys.

Whether you dream of gardening, entertaining, or simply having room to breathe, this property offers endless possibilities. 4530 Watkins Drive is more than a home, it’s a lifestyle. Restyled at an attractive new price, this one will not last! Call today for a personal tour!!
4530 Watkins Dr, Riverside, CA 92507 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,756 sqft single-family home in University, built in 1995. It last sold for $680,000 on Dec 19, 2025 (5% above the $650,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $687,700, with a rent estimate of $3,622/month.

Home Details for 4530 Watkins Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1756 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: InsideMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: BlindsDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Laminate, VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 1Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
View
Has a ViewView: Hills

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: Block, Wood, Wrought IronOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Concrete,Door-Multi,Direct Access,Driveway Level,Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Off Street,RV Potential,See Remarks
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 70

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1995
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 253372004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $650,000Price Per Sqft: $387/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Dec 19 2025Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Curbs, SuburbanNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.63 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: NoneListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA 203(b), FHA, Submit, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: IG25255463Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 951-531-7009Activation Date: Sat Nov 15 2025Common Interest: NoneStart Showing Date: Sat Nov 15 2025Universal Property Id: US-06065-N-253372004-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsSuburban

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 19, 2025
Source: CRMLS #IG25255463
Sold
$680,000
Nov 18, 2025
Source: CRMLS #IG25255463
Contingent
$650,000
Nov 15, 2025
Source: CRMLS #IG25255463
Listed For Sale
$650,000
Feb 16, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$420,000
Jan 6, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$415,000

Market trends in Riverside

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$657K
$6.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$382
$2
MoM
Available listings
697
15
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about University

At least 127 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 62 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 48 % Say kids play outside

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 42 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 30 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 23 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Nice area, people can be loud at night which can be annoying. Good proximity to ucr and rcc. Not safe to walk at night as a woman alone, but where is? "
  • Trulia User
    "nice neighborhood, friendly neighborhood, parking not great but okay, close to shops and schools, quiet."
  • Trulia User
    "It's a university town but luckily we live in apartments with students with kids. It makes it a great place to live and people to relate to. I enjoy the area but if I weren't a student it would be out of my price range "
  • Trulia User
    "No activities are done in my neighborhood nor in any of the nearby places. Next to the university so you see more student traffic"
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a quiet neighborhood where people walk their dogs and are friendly. The wildlife can be abundant with wild donkeys, skunks and coyotes seen regularly "
  • Trulia User
    "the neighborhood is very friendly but not many events happen here usually some religious things hapoen "
  • Trulia User
    "Very friendly, everyone keeps to themselves, a lot of college students, next to university of California Riverside, plenty of food , coffee, and grocery stores, shopping, transportation "
  • Alissa S.
    "My neighborhood is clean and quiet and safe. You will never have to worry about taking your kids outside to play. Everyone is nice and says hello and asks about how you are doing. Great place to raise kids. "
  • David R.
    "It’s nice. I like it. Very close to parks, restaurants, and nightlife. Everything you wanna do is close by"
  • Robert P.
    "Close to downtown and major freeways. Most here are really kind and friendly! No crimes that I've noticed either!"
  • DAViDATiOUS
    "Riverside Art Walk and other downtown food and art festivals, UC Riverside sports events, concerts, shows, and stageplays."
  • Wesley M.
    "Great neighborhood no crime great area to raise children good schools nearby and lots of family restaurants in area. Local residents can be found on runs or long walks through the local parks."
  • Rocio A.
    "it's pretty calm, parking can be a hassle sometimes but you definitely get peace and quiet living here :)"
  • Malakikaki
    "I live in my neighborhood for almost five years. Neighbors are very friendly and we watched each other"
  • Lorrainehuerta
    "there is a lot of traffic and too many homeless people living in their tents. the rent is very expensive"
  • Jeneanwit
    "There's a big homeless population that the city makes small efforts to contain. There's lots of University students in and around town."
  • Jeneanwit
    "The diversity and history around every corner. There is lots to do in and around the University. Other than the hot temps the area is pleasant to be in."
  • Jeneanwit
    "Its rich history in Citrus trees and farmin. Though I haven't been to a community event, the city never ceases to pass up the opportunity to get the community together."
  • Chaneka D.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 18 years. It’s pretty quiet even when the neighbors have a party. It’s close to the college & freeways. "

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Frequently asked questions about 4530 Watkins Dr

  • What is 4530 Watkins Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 4530 Watkins Dr in Riverside, CA is $687,700.
  • What is the price history for 4530 Watkins Dr?
    4530 Watkins Dr in Riverside, CA last sold for $680,000 in December 2025.
  • 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 $657K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 4530 Watkins Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 4530 Watkins Dr in Riverside, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 4530 Watkins Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 4530 Watkins Dr in Riverside, CA has laundry facilities.

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