CANYON CREST – THE GENERAL ARCHIE J. OLD JR. HOUSE- Perched atop Canyon Crest, the General Archie J. Old Jr. House stands as a testament to both architectural grace and local history. Originally commissioned for the decorated World War II hero and March Air Force Base Commander, this mid-century contemporary ranch has been meticulously preserved, offering a turnkey lifestyle that feels both significant and inviting. The experience begins at the sheltered front porch, where double Dutch doors open into an expansive marble foyer. Inside, the home unfolds with effortless sophistication. The sunken living room serves as a true centerpiece, anchored by an impressive brick fireplace and crowned by vaulted, wood-beamed ceilings that add a sense of scale and warmth. Whether you’re hosting a formal dinner in the spacious dining room or enjoying a quiet morning in the sunroom—currently utilized as a bright workout space—the home’s flow is seamless. The heart of the residence is the expansive island kitchen, featuring granite countertops, premium stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. For those who work from home, the third bedroom has been thoughtfully transitioned into a handsome study, complete with rich wood paneling, built-in cabinetry, and soaring beamed ceilings. The primary suite is a private retreat of its own, boasting a luxurious ensuite bath and a generous walk-in closet. While the interiors are exceptional, the exterior environment is truly breathtaking. The backyard serves as a private oasis, where a sparkling pool and spa are set against a backdrop of commanding views that stretch across the city lights of Riverside and the Inland Empire to the distant mountain peaks. Impeccably maintained and rich with character, this residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Riverside’s heritage without sacrificing modern luxury.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$441Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by BRAD ALEWINE•DRE #01104973• COMPASS
Contact: 951-347-8832
Bought with CURTIS C. COCHRAN•DRE #01856169• Cochran Real Estate and Investments
Est. $3,151 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1427 Ransom
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #IV26134957
Jul 28, 2026
Sold
$975,000
$441/sq ft
Jul 1, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 20, 2026
Listed
$995,000
$450/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 2022
Sold
$839,000
$379/sq ft
CRMLS #OC22138673
Jul 29, 2022
Sold
$838,800
$379/sq ft
Jul 10, 2022
Pending
—
Jul 1, 2022
Price Changed
$838,800
$379/sq ft
Jun 24, 2022
Listed
$888,900
$402/sq ft
This beautifully and tastefully remodeled, Canyoncrest home is perfectly located on a corner, elevated lot with spectacular VIEWS of city lights and mountains! The lot is large with possible RV parking. Privacy abounds in the backyard with no visibility into the backyard by neighbors. Great curb appeal greets you with a gated brick front porch and a custom, double-dutch door entry. Step inside a gorgeous home with black/white tile flooring, and wainscotting. Turn towards your right and you will see a remodeled kitchen with soft-close cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a center island with a 5 burner cooktop, large single, stainless-steel, farmhouse sink, with a garden window above it. There is a walk-in pantry located behind the sliding barn door. The dining area is located next to the kitchen and adjacent to the step-down living room with stained concrete flooring and a vaulted wood beam ceiling that adds to the spacious and airy feeling. From the living room, open the door and enter the enclosed sunroom that would make an ideal home office. This room has central heat and air vented to it. Open the sliding doors and step outside to your own private, backyard oasis, creating a seamless flow of indoor/outdoor living space. Enjoy the Bogner, saltwater pool, relax in your spa, and have your own private garden. Sit outside and enjoy the stunning views. The front right side of the home has many fruit trees. The Master Bedroom suite looks out upon the backyard and has engineered wood flooring, vaulted wood ceilings, sliding doors that lead out to the backyard, and two walk-in closets; one with cedar shelves and a chandelier. The bathroom has gorgeous mirrored vanities and a marble tub. 2nd bedroom is currently being used as a home office. This room has its own fireplace, custom shelving, and bench, with built-in storage, and vaulted ceilings. Custom lighting and scones. Newer sliding doors and windows, a/c unit, and ducts. A new roof was installed in 2016. Beautiful, drought-tolerant landscaping. You will fall in love with this home once you see it. There is nothing like it on the market!
Public Records
Feb 27, 2018
Sold
$567,000
$256/sq ft
CRMLS #IG17196085
Feb 27, 2018
Sold
$566,950
$256/sq ft
Feb 27, 2018
Sold
$566,950
$256/sq ft
Feb 9, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 19, 2018
Contingent
—
Jan 8, 2018
Price Changed
$569,900
$258/sq ft
Jan 2, 2018
Price Changed
$579,900
$262/sq ft
Dec 13, 2017
Price Changed
$580,000
$262/sq ft
Dec 13, 2017
Relisted
—
Dec 12, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Nov 27, 2017
Price Changed
$588,000
$266/sq ft
Nov 15, 2017
Price Changed
$589,000
$266/sq ft
Oct 20, 2017
Relisted
—
Oct 20, 2017
Price Changed
$599,000
$271/sq ft
Oct 2, 2017
Delisted
—
Sep 21, 2017
Price Changed
$599,997
$271/sq ft
Sep 4, 2017
Price Changed
$599,999
$271/sq ft
Aug 27, 2017
Relisted
—
Aug 27, 2017
Delisted
—
Aug 24, 2017
Listed
$619,999
$280/sq ft
Aug 23, 2017
Listed
$569,900
$258/sq ft
This beautifully remodeled single-level home is perfectly located on an elevated corner lot with Million Dollar views all day and night! This home boast A newly remodeled Kitchen and A newly remodeled master suite and Bath! Master bath features a marble shower/tub overlooking city lights and separate mirrored vanities. This 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home is in a great neighborhood. Features a Home office space with sliding doors that lead to a serene salt-water pool and lushly landscaped yard, creating a seamless flow of indoor/outdoor living. The Private Back Yard and pool offer endless hours of relaxing and plenty of space for kids and pets to roam. No visibility into back yard from any neighbors - complete privacy! Salt Water Bogner pool with reef step, whirlpool stainless appliances, gorgeous Black and white tile flooring, custom wainscoting and moldings, custom double Dutch front doors, sliding doors to backyard, custom paint interior/exterior, brand new a/c unit and ducts(2yrs old), Drought tolerant landscaping with new wood fencing, fruit trees, new laundry and pantry with barn door upgrade, quartz kitchen counters and new custom soft touch cabinets, stainless oversized farm style/apron sink with upgraded faucets, The Master suite offers 2 massive closets with cedar and chandeliers!PLUS custom lighting and sconces, new sliding doors and windows throughout the home. Newer garage door, quartz fireplace in 2nd bedroom with built-ins bench storage. Home Professionally designed!
Public Records
Sep 1, 2015
Sold
$411,000
$186/sq ft
CRMLS #IV15149633
Sep 1, 2015
Sold
$410,900
$186/sq ft
Jul 17, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2015
Listed
$410,000
$185/sq ft
CRMLS #IV14126549
Sep 8, 2014
Sold
$385,000
$174/sq ft
Aug 29, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 25, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2014
Price Changed
$385,900
$174/sq ft
Jun 16, 2014
Listed
$399,900
$181/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 28, 1991
Sold
$290,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,663 (+3.4%)
$104,040 + $768,647
$872,687
2024
$9,343 (+0.5%)
$104,040 + $768,647
$872,687
2023
$9,300 (+36.4%)
$102,000 + $753,576
$855,576
2022
$6,818 (+1.5%)
$100,000 + $738,800
$838,800
2021
$6,720 (+0.8%)
$107,219 + $500,663
$607,882
2020
$6,669 (+1.9%)
$105,117 + $490,847
$595,964
2019
$6,544 (+25.4%)
$104,040 + $485,814
$589,854
2018
$5,220 (+1.8%)
$102,000 + $476,289
$578,289
2017
$5,127 (+6.9%)
$127,015 + $323,998
$451,013
2016
$4,796 (+16.6%)
$127,015 + $323,998
$451,013
2015
$4,113 (+60.7%)
$124,525 + $317,646
$442,171
2014
$2,559 (+0.5%)
$81,300 + $149,058
$230,358
2013
$2,548 (+2.1%)
$81,300 + $149,058
$230,358
2012
$2,495 (+1.7%)
$80,934 + $148,386
$229,320
2011
$2,454 (+0.9%)
$79,348 + $145,477
$224,825
2010
$2,431 (+0.2%)
$77,793 + $142,625
$220,418
2009
$2,426 (+2.9%)
$77,212 + $141,560
$218,772
2008
$2,357
$77,397 + $141,898
$219,295
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
2,007
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
252141004
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: 2
Garage, Driveway - Concrete, Driveway Up Slope From Street, On Site, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Individual Room, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Built In Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater Central, Gas Range, Water Line to Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Dishwasher
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Built-in Trash/Recycling, Granite Counters, Walk-In Pantry
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Upgraded, Shower in Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Remodeled, Shower
Cooling Information
Electric, Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Sun, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry, All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom
Fireplace Information
Gas, Raised Hearth, Wood, Masonry, Gas Starter, Living Room, Den
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Stone, Wood
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: First
Sunken Living Room, Built-Ins, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Open Floor Plan, Copper Plumbing Full, Stone Counters, Granite Counters
Spa Features: Permits, In Ground, Private, Heated, Gunite
Has Spa
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Casement Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Wood, Redwood, Excellent Condition, Wrought Iron
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Wood, Frame, Lap, Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
No
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Front, Concrete, Patio Open
Has Patio
Pool Features: In Ground, Permits, Filtered, Private, Heated, Gunite
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinklers On Side, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Sprinklers Timer, Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinkler System, Level with Street, Front Yard, Back Yard, 2-5 Units/Acre, Sprinklers In Front, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Corner Lot
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 252141004
Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Special Assessments
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Sewer: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Cable Connected, Telephone - On Property, Electricity Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Gutters, Curbs, Street Lighting, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban
School Information
Other Elementary School: STEM Academy
Other Middle Or Junior School: STEM Academy
Other High School: STEM Academy
Elementary School: Castle View
Middle Or Junior School: Matthew Gage
High School: Polytechnic
High School District: Riverside Unified
Elementary School 2: CASVIE
Middle Or Junior School 2: MATGAG
High School 2: POLYTE
Location Information
Latitude: 33.94215200
Longitude: -117.34295300
Directions: Ransom Road East of Chicago Avenue
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,007
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Riverside County
APN: 252141004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 951-347-8832
Days Active in MLS: 9
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 9
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: BRAD
List Agent Last Name: ALEWINE
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: COMPASS
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: CURTIS C.
Buyer Agent Last Name: COCHRAN
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Cochran Real Estate and Investments