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

4530 Watkins Dr
Riverside, CA 92507

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

$680,000

Last Sold: Dec 19, 2025
5% over list $650K
$387/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,134/mo*
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$680,000

Last Sold: Dec 19, 2025
5% over list $650K
$387/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,134/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,756 sqft
(on 0.63 acres)

Local Information

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Description

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!!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 19, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
3 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$387/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

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
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Dolce Ibarra DRE #01258604, (951) 531-7009
Century 21 Masters
Bought with: Tanya Galarza DRE #02034671, (626) 252-3597, Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#IG25255463

Price History for 4530 Watkins Dr

DatePriceEventSource
12/19/2025$680,000Sold
CRMLS #IG25255463
11/18/2025$650,000ContingentCRMLS #IG25255463
11/15/2025$650,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #IG25255463
02/16/2018$420,000Sold
N/A
01/06/2018$415,000PendingAgent Provided
01/05/2018$415,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
01/05/2018$415,000PendingAgent Provided
12/26/2017$415,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/25/1995$147,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Riverside

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$641K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$380
$0MoM
Available listings
647
58MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,292
Assessment$477,885
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4530 Watkins Dr

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4495 Mount Vernon Ave, Riverside, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$750,000
05/11/26
5
3
2,273
4470 Watkins Dr, Riverside, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$640,000
06/12/25
3
2
1,495
134 W Broadbent Dr, Riverside, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$726,000
04/30/26
4
3
2,037
5002 Trojan Ct, Riverside, CA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$680,000
11/26/25
4
3
2,206
151 Barret Rd, Riverside, CA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$761,000
02/02/26
4
2
1,669
20289 Westpoint Dr, Riverside, CA
0.82
Single-Family Home
$849,999
09/05/25
3
3
1,952
3540 Watkins Dr, Riverside, CA
0.84
Single-Family Home
$675,000
01/08/26
4
2
1,747
231 Hillandale Ct, Riverside, CA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$580,000
06/01/26
3
2
1,456

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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

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    "It’s nice. I like it. Very close to parks, restaurants, and nightlife. Everything you wanna do is close by"
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    "Close to downtown and major freeways. Most here are really kind and friendly! No crimes that I've noticed either!"
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    "Riverside Art Walk and other downtown food and art festivals, UC Riverside sports events, concerts, shows, and stageplays."
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4530 Watkins Dr, Riverside, CA 92507 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,756 sqft single-family home built in 1995. 4530 Watkins Dr is located in University, Riverside. This property is not currently available for sale. 4530 Watkins Dr was last sold on Dec 19, 2025 for $680,000 (5% higher than the asking price of $650,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 4530 Watkins Dr is $680,900.