3974 5th Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Listing broker / agent: EXP REALTY OF CALIFORNIA INC · Donald Mowery · 909-981-6677 · CRMLS
MLS # CV26132827 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 20:12 UTC
About this property
SELLER WILL PROVIDE UP TO $10,000 TOWARDS BUYER INCENTIVE OR RATE BUYDOWN subject to offer received and lender approval. Discover a unique income-generating property in the heart of Downtown Riverside! This beautifully remodeled Craftsman-style home, originally built in 1922, offers exceptional flexibility for homeowners, investors, or buyers seeking rental income. The property features 10 potential rentable rooms, including 6 bedrooms, with multiple living areas and private entrances. The main level includes a spacious living room with fireplace, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. A separate entrance leads to an additional living area with a living room, kitchenette, two bedrooms, and bathroom. The second level features a living room, den, two bedrooms, and a third bathroom, while exterior stairs lead to an additional bedroom and loft. A mother-in-law suite with private access and bathroom provides an ideal space for a tenant, extended family member, or guest. Recent improvements include new kitchen cabinets and countertops in 2019, a new roof on the house and garage in 2020, luxury vinyl plank and tile flooring, a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and updated central air conditioning and heating. The gated property offers a detached four-car garage, additional parking, and rear alley access. Located within walking distance of Downtown Riverside restaurants, the historic Mission Inn, public library, Riverside City College, Riverside Convention Center, shopping, dining, entertainment, and local attractions, the location adds to the property's rental appeal. An appraisal is available for prospective buyers. Whether you're seeking a primary residence with income potential, multigenerational living, or an investment opportunity, this distinctive Downtown Riverside property offers character, flexibility, and income-generating potential.
Property details
- MLS number
- CV26132827
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 6 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 3,473 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1922
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 137
Building
- Year built
- 1922
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Craftsman
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Frame, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof
- Asphalt, Composition, Shingle
- Foundation
- Raised
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Public Records
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 4
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 5
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
- Interior features
- Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Granite Counters, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Stacked
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 8
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Patio, Porch
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Level
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Fencing
- Needs Repair, Wood
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Bryant
- Middle / junior school
- Central
- High school
- Polytechnic
- High school district
- Riverside Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside Unified · Riverside | K–6 | 0.3 mi |
| Riverside County Juvenile Court (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Riverside | K–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Riverside County Community (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Riverside | 7–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Riverside County Special Education (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Riverside | K–12 | 0.6 mi |
| CBK Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Riverside | 9–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Longfellow Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside Unified · Riverside | Not reported | 1.1 mi |
| Gateway College and Career Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Riverside | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Fremont Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside Unified · Riverside | Not reported | 1.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $775,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $875,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $799,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-11-11 11:33 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 19:46 | $775,000 |
| Oct 30, 2026 16:48 | $799,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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