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Off Market May 2018 for $483K

$745,611

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,561/mo

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1,594

sq ft

1279 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 92506

About this home

This fabulous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car garage Canyon Crest beauty located in one of Riverside’s best and most desirable locations is situated on a beautifully landscaped . 34 acre lot. This home was recently modernized and features a completely remodeled kitchen, new appliances, new carpet upstairs, new wood laminate flooring downstairs, fresh paint throughout, and upgraded bathrooms. The décor is neutral and the overall tone is bright and airy. The expansive RV parking with a large gate is perfect for an RV, boat, trailer and all the toys. The backyard is perfect for entertaining and boasts lovely landscaping, a beautiful sparkling pool and spa, a covered alumawood patio, garden area, a shed, and fence dog run. Enjoy peaceful mornings under your covered patio and glorious sunsets in the evening. This home brought many years of joy to the original owners and is ready for you to make your own beautiful memories.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$468Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by KARLA VALDEZ •DRE #01960290 • Tower Agency

Bought with Douglas Law •DRE #01870998 • COLDWELL BANKER TOWN & COUNTRY

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•Source:CRMLS #IV18088311

Redfin Estimate

$745,611

$263K since sold in May 2018$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($758K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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Market trends in 92506, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$715K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 1279 Tolkien Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 25, 2018

Sold

$482,727

$303/sq ft

CRMLS #IV18088311

May 25, 2018

Sold

$483,000

$303/sq ft

May 25, 2018

Sold

$483,000

$303/sq ft

Apr 25, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 17, 2018

Listed

$470,000

$295/sq ft

Apr 17, 2018

Listed

$470,000

$295/sq ft

+43

This fabulous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car garage Canyon Crest beauty located in one of Riverside’s best and most desirable locations is situated on a beautifully landscaped .34 acre lot. This home was recently modernized and features a completely remodeled kitchen, new appliances, new carpet upstairs, new wood laminate flooring downstairs, fresh paint throughout, and upgraded bathrooms. The décor is neutral and the overall tone is bright and airy. The expansive RV parking with a large gate is perfect for an RV, boat, trailer and all the toys. The backyard is perfect for entertaining and boasts lovely landscaping, a beautiful sparkling pool and spa, a covered alumawood patio, garden area, a shed, and fence dog run. Enjoy peaceful mornings under your covered patio and glorious sunsets in the evening. This home brought many years of joy to the original owners and is ready for you to make your own beautiful memories.

Public Records

Oct 4, 1991

Sold

$196,500

$123/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 20, 1988

Sold

$133,500

$84/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,037 (+3.4%)

$113,781 + $515,237

$629,018

2024

$6,805 (+0.4%)

$113,781 + $515,237

$629,018

2023

$6,775 (+16.5%)

$111,550 + $505,135

$616,685

2022

$5,817 (+1.4%)

$109,363 + $418,866

$528,229

2021

$5,736 (+0.8%)

$107,219 + $410,653

$517,872

2020

$5,693 (+1.9%)

$105,117 + $402,601

$507,718

2019

$5,586 (+59.7%)

$104,040 + $398,473

$502,513

2018

$3,496 (+1.8%)

$102,000 + $390,660

$492,660

2017

$3,433 (+6.9%)

$91,407 + $215,437

$306,844

2016

$3,212 (+1.5%)

$91,407 + $215,437

$306,844

2015

$3,165 (+1.0%)

$89,615 + $211,213

$300,828

2014

$3,134 (+0.5%)

$86,542 + $203,968

$290,510

2013

$3,119 (+2.2%)

$86,542 + $203,968

$290,510

2012

$3,053 (+1.7%)

$86,151 + $203,048

$289,199

2011

$3,002 (+1.0%)

$84,462 + $199,067

$283,529

2010

$2,973 (+0.1%)

$82,806 + $195,164

$277,970

2009

$2,970 (+3.1%)

$82,188 + $193,706

$275,894

2008

$2,881

$82,384 + $194,167

$276,551

Tax history for 1279 Tolkien Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,037 (+3.4%)

$113,781 + $515,237

$629,018

2024

$6,805 (+0.4%)

$113,781 + $515,237

$629,018

2023

$6,775 (+16.5%)

$111,550 + $505,135

$616,685

2022

$5,817 (+1.4%)

$109,363 + $418,866

$528,229

2021

$5,736 (+0.8%)

$107,219 + $410,653

$517,872

2020

$5,693 (+1.9%)

$105,117 + $402,601

$507,718

2019

$5,586 (+59.7%)

$104,040 + $398,473

$502,513

2018

$3,496 (+1.8%)

$102,000 + $390,660

$492,660

2017

$3,433 (+6.9%)

$91,407 + $215,437

$306,844

2016

$3,212 (+1.5%)

$91,407 + $215,437

$306,844

2015

$3,165 (+1.0%)

$89,615 + $211,213

$300,828

2014

$3,134 (+0.5%)

$86,542 + $203,968

$290,510

2013

$3,119 (+2.2%)

$86,542 + $203,968

$290,510

2012

$3,053 (+1.7%)

$86,151 + $203,048

$289,199

2011

$3,002 (+1.0%)

$84,462 + $199,067

$283,529

2010

$2,973 (+0.1%)

$82,806 + $195,164

$277,970

2009

$2,970 (+3.1%)

$82,188 + $193,706

$275,894

2008

$2,881

$82,384 + $194,167

$276,551

*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

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1995

Sq. Ft.

2,229

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Riverside County

APN

252283027

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Ranch
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Remodeled Kitchen

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Cooling Information
Central, Gas
Has Cooling

Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Carpet, Laminated

Heating Information
Central Furnace, Fireplace
Has Heating

Interior Features
Sliding Glass Door(s)
Granite Counters
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector
Spa Features: In Ground
Has Spa

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Clay
Fencing: Blockwall
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco

Exterior Features
Pool Features: Private, In Ground
Has Pool

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 252283027
Property Condition: Termite Clearance, Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs

School Information
High School District: Riverside Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 33.93333600
Longitude: -117.33950100
Directions: 91 east, exit Central Avenue right. Left onto Via Vista Drive, Right onto Shakespeare, Left onto Tolkien

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,229
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Riverside County
APN: 252283027

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 8
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 8

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: KARLA
List Agent Last Name: VALDEZ

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: WINDERMERE R.E. TOWER PROP.

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: DOUGLAS
Buyer Agent Last Name: LAW

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: COLDWELL BANKER TOWN & COUNTRY

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Schools

William Howard Taft Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Amelia Earhart Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

8/10

Martin Luther King Jr. High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 101° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

10/10 Air Factor

25 unhealthy days expected this year, 31 days in 30 years

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$709,000 – $858,000

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Home values near 1279 Tolkien Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1239 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$733,018
1269 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$736,290

Address	Redfin Estimate
1249 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1132 Sq. Ft.	$614,327
1289 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1866 Sq. Ft.	$743,684

Address	Redfin Estimate
1259 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1336 Sq. Ft.	$630,351
1266 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1866 Sq. Ft.	$733,852

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