UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD SOUTH- Spacious single level 4 bedroom 2 bath pool home in one of the most quiet and desirable areas southeast of the University of California, Riverside Campus. Walk or bike to campus from this conveniently located home in the foot hills of the Box Springs Mountain Preserve. Close to shopping at Canyon Crest Towne Center with easy freeway access at Central Avenue and the 60 Freeway! Large living room with fireplace; Spacious family room/dining room; kitchen with newer appliances; Large indoor laundry/craft room; Attached 2-car garage with storage loft; Large secluded lot with drought tolerant landscaping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$396Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by BRAD ALEWINE•DRE #01104973• COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Bought with VANDANA SHAH•DRE #1759377• DYNASTY REAL ESTATE
NOT a repo and NOT a short sale! This single story UCR pool home is situated on a spacious lot on a quiet street. Tax rolls show the property to be a 4 bedroom, but currently set up as a 3 bedroom. Add a wall and you easily have a 4 bedroom again. Interior features include neutral decor, a spacious formal living room with a cozy fireplace, built-ins in the family room, a large indoor laundry room, french doors and more! The exterior amenities include a pool for those hot Summer days, fruit trees, covered patio, some new fencing and a . 35 acre lot.
CRMLS #I283719
May 23, 2002
Sold
$200,000
$113/sq ft
May 1, 2002
Listed
$205,000
$115/sq ft
SOLD BEFORE INPUT
Public Records
Jan 23, 1986
Sold
$108,500
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,117 (+3.4%)
$91,022 + $373,205
$464,227
2024
$4,949 (+0.4%)
$89,238 + $365,888
$455,126
2023
$4,928 (+1.9%)
$87,489 + $358,714
$446,203
2022
$4,837 (+1.3%)
$85,774 + $351,681
$437,455
2021
$4,774 (+0.8%)
$84,093 + $344,786
$428,879
2020
$4,738 (+1.9%)
$82,445 + $338,026
$420,471
2019
$4,649 (+22.3%)
$81,600 + $334,560
$416,160
2018
$3,803 (+1.8%)
$80,000 + $328,000
$408,000
2017
$3,734 (+6.9%)
$88,761 + $243,991
$332,752
2016
$3,493 (+1.5%)
$88,761 + $243,991
$332,752
2015
$3,442 (+2.3%)
$87,021 + $239,207
$326,228
2014
$3,365 (+22.9%)
$83,000 + $228,000
$311,000
2013
$2,738 (+3.0%)
$83,000 + $228,000
$311,000
2012
$2,659 (−5.3%)
$67,000 + $186,000
$253,000
2011
$2,807 (+4.6%)
$66,000 + $181,000
$247,000
2010
$2,683 (+5.8%)
$69,000 + $191,000
$260,000
2009
$2,535 (+2.9%)
$64,552 + $178,986
$243,538
2008
$2,463
$57,357 + $172,076
$229,433
Tax history for 159 Masters Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,117 (+3.4%)
$91,022 + $373,205
$464,227
2024
$4,949 (+0.4%)
$89,238 + $365,888
$455,126
2023
$4,928 (+1.9%)
$87,489 + $358,714
$446,203
2022
$4,837 (+1.3%)
$85,774 + $351,681
$437,455
2021
$4,774 (+0.8%)
$84,093 + $344,786
$428,879
2020
$4,738 (+1.9%)
$82,445 + $338,026
$420,471
2019
$4,649 (+22.3%)
$81,600 + $334,560
$416,160
2018
$3,803 (+1.8%)
$80,000 + $328,000
$408,000
2017
$3,734 (+6.9%)
$88,761 + $243,991
$332,752
2016
$3,493 (+1.5%)
$88,761 + $243,991
$332,752
2015
$3,442 (+2.3%)
$87,021 + $239,207
$326,228
2014
$3,365 (+22.9%)
$83,000 + $228,000
$311,000
2013
$2,738 (+3.0%)
$83,000 + $228,000
$311,000
2012
$2,659 (−5.3%)
$67,000 + $186,000
$253,000
2011
$2,807 (+4.6%)
$66,000 + $181,000
$247,000
2010
$2,683 (+5.8%)
$69,000 + $191,000
$260,000
2009
$2,535 (+2.9%)
$64,552 + $178,986
$243,538
2008
$2,463
$57,357 + $172,076
$229,433
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1966
Sq. Ft.
1,776
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
258171042
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.
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
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Water Heater Central
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen, Country Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Utility Room
Fireplace Information
Library, Gas, Gas Starter, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Bamboo, Carpet, Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Private, Filtered, Gunite, In Ground
Has Pool
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Back Yard, Corners Established, Front Yard, Gentle Slope, Landscaped, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Lot Shape-Irregular, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Parcel Number: 258171042
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone - On Property, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
Elementary School: Highland
Middle Or Junior School: University
High School: North
High School District: Riverside Unified
Elementary School 2: HIGHLA
Middle Or Junior School 2: UNIVER
High School 2: NORTH
Location Information
Latitude: 33.97022200
Longitude: -117.31071400
Directions: Watkins Drive north of Central Avenue to right on Mt. Vernon Avenue to right on Masters
Zoning: R1065
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,776
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Riverside County
APN: 258171042
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 28
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 28
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: BRAD
List Agent Last Name: ALEWINE
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: COLDWELL BANKER RES. BROKERAGE
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: VANDANA
Buyer Agent Last Name: SHAH
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: DYNASTY REAL ESTATE
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Highland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
University Heights Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
John W. North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
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