Great pool home on a large lot located in a desirable area very close to the University of California Riverside! This property features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an added BONUS room! 2 double french doors added to the living room let in an abundance of natural light enabling one to enjoy the view of their private backyard. Take a dip in your fresh water pool and spa and eat fruit from any of the several fruit trees located in your front and backyard. Various types of foliage such as eureka lemons, meyer lemons, pomelo citrus, blood oranges, mandarin oranges, sour oranges, key limes, kaffir limes, pine trees, palm trees, and birds of paradise. The added large patio provides the perfect balance of shade and sun after your day of backyard fun. Have an RV or other type of recreational vehicle? Plenty of parking on your large driveway or even potential to park it on the side of the home. Stay cool with your whole house fan as well as ceiling fans located in each of the three main bedrooms and an individual wall cooler unit in the bonus room. This home has a lot of character and with some TLC, is ready to provide a new owner with many years of enjoyment and entertainment. 3D tour available for convenient interior viewing at anytime!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$329Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by RICHARD GOMEZ•DRE #02003642• REALTY ONE GROUP EMPIRE
Bought with PIERRE MAAJOUN•DRE #01860061• RE/MAX MASTERS REALTY
Bought with JOHN MALINOSKI•DRE #02054807• RE/MAX MASTERS REALTY
Great pool home on a large lot located in a desirable area very close to the University of California Riverside! This property features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an added BONUS room! 2 double french doors added to the living room let in an abundance of natural light enabling one to enjoy the view of their private backyard. Take a dip in your fresh water pool and spa and eat fruit from any of the several fruit trees located in your front and backyard. Various types of foliage such as eureka lemons, meyer lemons, pomelo citrus, blood oranges, mandarin oranges, sour oranges, key limes, kaffir limes, pine trees, palm trees, and birds of paradise. The added large patio provides the perfect balance of shade and sun after your day of backyard fun. Have an RV or other type of recreational vehicle? Plenty of parking on your large driveway or even potential to park it on the side of the home. Stay cool with your whole house fan as well as ceiling fans located in each of the three main bedrooms and an individual wall cooler unit in the bonus room. This home has a lot of character and with some TLC, is ready to provide a new owner with many years of enjoyment and entertainment. 3D tour available for convenient interior viewing at anytime!
Public Records
Apr 15, 1999
Sold
$152,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1990
Sold
$157,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 1990
Sold
$157,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,712 (+3.4%)
$99,366 + $419,550
$518,916
2024
$5,525 (+0.4%)
$97,418 + $411,324
$508,742
2023
$5,500 (+1.9%)
$95,508 + $403,259
$498,767
2022
$5,399 (+1.4%)
$93,636 + $395,352
$488,988
2021
$5,327 (+118.1%)
$91,800 + $387,600
$479,400
2020
$2,443 (+2.0%)
$90,000 + $380,000
$470,000
2019
$2,396 (+2.0%)
$107,499 + $110,362
$217,861
2018
$2,348 (+1.8%)
$105,392 + $108,199
$213,591
2017
$2,306 (+6.8%)
$101,300 + $103,999
$205,299
2016
$2,158 (+1.5%)
$101,300 + $103,999
$205,299
2015
$2,126 (+1.0%)
$99,314 + $101,960
$201,274
2014
$2,104 (+0.5%)
$95,907 + $98,463
$194,370
2013
$2,094 (+2.6%)
$95,907 + $98,463
$194,370
2012
$2,041 (+1.8%)
$95,475 + $98,019
$193,494
2011
$2,005 (+1.0%)
$93,603 + $96,098
$189,701
2010
$1,986 (+0.2%)
$91,768 + $94,214
$185,982
2009
$1,982 (+3.0%)
$91,083 + $93,511
$184,594
2008
$1,925
$91,300 + $93,734
$185,034
Tax history for 126 Barret Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,712 (+3.4%)
$99,366 + $419,550
$518,916
2024
$5,525 (+0.4%)
$97,418 + $411,324
$508,742
2023
$5,500 (+1.9%)
$95,508 + $403,259
$498,767
2022
$5,399 (+1.4%)
$93,636 + $395,352
$488,988
2021
$5,327 (+118.1%)
$91,800 + $387,600
$479,400
2020
$2,443 (+2.0%)
$90,000 + $380,000
$470,000
2019
$2,396 (+2.0%)
$107,499 + $110,362
$217,861
2018
$2,348 (+1.8%)
$105,392 + $108,199
$213,591
2017
$2,306 (+6.8%)
$101,300 + $103,999
$205,299
2016
$2,158 (+1.5%)
$101,300 + $103,999
$205,299
2015
$2,126 (+1.0%)
$99,314 + $101,960
$201,274
2014
$2,104 (+0.5%)
$95,907 + $98,463
$194,370
2013
$2,094 (+2.6%)
$95,907 + $98,463
$194,370
2012
$2,041 (+1.8%)
$95,475 + $98,019
$193,494
2011
$2,005 (+1.0%)
$93,603 + $96,098
$189,701
2010
$1,986 (+0.2%)
$91,768 + $94,214
$185,982
2009
$1,982 (+3.0%)
$91,083 + $93,511
$184,594
2008
$1,925
$91,300 + $93,734
$185,034
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,861
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
253113007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.
R-1-8500
Single Family Residential Zone
Additional Single-family Residential Zones (R-1-1/2 Acre, R-1-13000, R-1-10500, R-1-8500 and R-1-7000) are established to provide areas for single-family residences with a variety of lot sizes and housing choices.
Directions: From the 215 freeway, Exit Blaine St and head East towards UCR. Right on Watkins Dr. Left on W Big Springs Rd. Right on Mt. Vernon Ave. Right on Barret Rd. PIQ on left.
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,861
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Riverside County
APN: 253113007
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Highland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
University Heights Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
John W. North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
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