Nestled in the desirable hills of Canyon Crest, this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on a generous lot and offers rare RV parking along with an oversized 3-car garage—making it ideal for both comfortable living and long-term investment potential. Located just 7 minute from UC Riverside, this property is perfectly positioned for owner-occupants, faculty, students, or rental income opportunities. Step inside to a light-filled, open-concept floor plan featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and distinct living, dining, and family rooms, plus the convenience of a downstairs bedroom and full bath, perfect for guests or multi-generational living. Upgrades abound throughout, including tile and wood flooring (no carpet), recessed lighting, and elegant finishes. The dramatic living room showcases impressive ceiling heights, while the dining room opens through French doors to a private backyard oasis. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with white cabinetry accented by custom hardware, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. The inviting family room features a charming brick gas fireplace, and the adjacent breakfast nook offers direct access to the expansive backyard through French doors—ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The main level is completed by a full bath, laundry room, and direct access to the spacious 3-car garage. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms sharing a hall bath, along with a stunning private primary suite featuring vaulted ceilings, its own fireplace, private balcony, and a versatile retreat space ideal for a nursery, home office, or gym. The luxurious en-suite bath includes a separate soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities, and an oversized walk-in closet. With no HOA, low taxes, a quiet street, and easy access to freeways, shopping, and UC Riverside, this exceptional property offers strong owner-occupant appeal and excellent investment value—and it won’t last long! Some photos have been virtually staged to illustrate the home’s potential.
Nestled in the hills of Canyon Crest, this newly renovated 4 bedroom 3 full bath home is situated on a large lot while also offering RV Parking and an oversized 3 car garage! Once inside, this light & bright open concept floor plan boasts vaulted ceilings while offering a separate Living, Dining & Family Room + a downstairs bedroom & full bath. Upgrades include tile & wood flooring throughout (no carpet!), two tone paint colors, recessed lighting, new electrical & plumbing fixtures & much more! The ceiling height in the Living Room is quite impressive, while the Dining Room boasts french doors leading to your backyard oasis. The gourmet kitchen offers white cabinetry w/ custom door & drawer pulls, granite counters, stainless steel appliances including fridge & a walk in pantry. The Family Room has a brick gas fireplace while the breakfast nook offers a single french door which also leads out to your spacious & private backyard featuring a huge patio, grassy area (new SOD is on it's way!) & mature trees which offer total privacy. Back inside, we round out our tour of the downstairs with a bedroom, full bath, laundry room & access to your 3 car garage. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms that share a hall bath, along with a private master suite complete w/ vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, balcony & a retreat w/ its own additional closet space (nursery, office, gym?). Did I mention the en-suite master bath offers a separate tub, walk in shower, dual vanity & oversized walk in closet!? This home truly has it all, and will not last long! FHA & VA financing OK, no HOA, low taxes, quiet street, easy access to freeways & shopping. Run don't walk!
CRMLS #IV21055759
Apr 6, 2021
Sold
$500,000
$208/sq ft
Mar 23, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2021
Listed
$525,000
$218/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 1995
Sold
$189,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1992
Sold
$190,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,768 (+3.4%)
$108,242 + $586,676
$694,918
2024
$7,512 (+0.4%)
$108,242 + $586,676
$694,918
2023
$7,479 (+1.9%)
$106,120 + $575,173
$681,293
2022
$7,341 (+130.2%)
$104,040 + $563,896
$667,936
2020
$3,189 (+1.9%)
$101,036 + $444,558
$545,594
2019
$3,128 (+2.0%)
$69,099 + $216,547
$285,646
2018
$3,067 (+1.8%)
$67,745 + $212,301
$280,046
2017
$3,011 (+6.9%)
$65,115 + $204,058
$269,173
2016
$2,817 (+1.5%)
$65,115 + $204,058
$269,173
2015
$2,776 (+1.0%)
$63,839 + $200,057
$263,896
2014
$2,748 (+0.5%)
$61,650 + $193,194
$254,844
2013
$2,735 (+2.2%)
$61,650 + $193,194
$254,844
2012
$2,678 (+1.7%)
$61,372 + $192,322
$253,694
2011
$2,632 (+1.0%)
$60,169 + $188,551
$248,720
2010
$2,607 (+0.2%)
$58,990 + $184,854
$243,844
2009
$2,601 (+3.0%)
$58,550 + $183,473
$242,023
2008
$2,526
$58,690 + $183,910
$242,600
Tax history for 511 Athens
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,768 (+3.4%)
$108,242 + $586,676
$694,918
2024
$7,512 (+0.4%)
$108,242 + $586,676
$694,918
2023
$7,479 (+1.9%)
$106,120 + $575,173
$681,293
2022
$7,341 (+130.2%)
$104,040 + $563,896
$667,936
2020
$3,189 (+1.9%)
$101,036 + $444,558
$545,594
2019
$3,128 (+2.0%)
$69,099 + $216,547
$285,646
2018
$3,067 (+1.8%)
$67,745 + $212,301
$280,046
2017
$3,011 (+6.9%)
$65,115 + $204,058
$269,173
2016
$2,817 (+1.5%)
$65,115 + $204,058
$269,173
2015
$2,776 (+1.0%)
$63,839 + $200,057
$263,896
2014
$2,748 (+0.5%)
$61,650 + $193,194
$254,844
2013
$2,735 (+2.2%)
$61,650 + $193,194
$254,844
2012
$2,678 (+1.7%)
$61,372 + $192,322
$253,694
2011
$2,632 (+1.0%)
$60,169 + $188,551
$248,720
2010
$2,607 (+0.2%)
$58,990 + $184,854
$243,844
2009
$2,601 (+3.0%)
$58,550 + $183,473
$242,023
2008
$2,526
$58,690 + $183,910
$242,600
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,409
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
253361004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
R-1-7000
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
Individual Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Entry, Laundry, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: 2+ common walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 253361004
Attached Property
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Street Lighting, Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Riverside Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.95996500
Longitude: -117.32338600
Directions: Canyon Crest to El Cerrito to Westmont to Trojan which becomes Athens
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,409
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Riverside County
APN: 253361004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 949-524-9290
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 60
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Lily
List Agent Last Name: Nguyen
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Christopher
Buyer Agent Last Name: Jackson
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: REDFIN CORPORATION
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Schools
Emerson Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
University Heights Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
John W. North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
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