RENTED FEB 20, 2026

Estimated Value: $562,255 - $668,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,668 Sq Ft
$377/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2019

Last sale price $377,750 $226 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,614/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2026

"Charming 4-Bedroom Home with 2 Full Baths at 5153 Merrill Avenue, Riverside!"
Celebrate the opportunity to make 5153 Merrill Avenue in Riverside your next home, where comfort and convenience blend seamlessly. This charming 1,668 sq ft residence invites you into a spacious living environment, perfect for creating cherished memories with loved ones. With four generously-sized bedrooms, there's ample space for everyone to enjoy their own private retreat. The two full bathrooms are thoughtfully designed to accommodate the needs of a bustling household, ensuring there's never a wait during busy mornings. Imagine cooking in a sunlit kitchen, where every meal becomes an occasion to savor. The home's layout promotes an effortless flow, ideal for both entertaining guests and enjoying quieter family moments. Located in the heart of Riverside, you'll find yourself immersed in a vibrant community with easy access to local amenities and attractions. Picture yourself unwinding in a cozy living room after a day exploring nearby parks and cultural sites. This rental property offers a unique opportunity to experience a fulfilling lifestyle in a delightful neighborhood. Discover the perfect balance of style, space, and location at this inviting address.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jeffrey Terreros

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Email: jeff@goodstewardpm.com License #01918337 Listed on: 01/21/2026

Keller Williams Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Jeffrey Terreros

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Email: jeff@goodstewardpm.com License #01918337 Listed on: 01/21/2026

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in average condition
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,668 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Mountain View Elementary School
  • Sierra Middle School
  • Ramona High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Paid

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,500
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Available 2/1/26
  • Tax Lot 15
  • Tax Tract Number 310
  • Assessor Parcel Number 226083006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent
  • Available Date: 2026-02-01
  • Credit Check: Yes
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Security: 3500
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
  • Transfer Fee Paid By: Owner

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Parcel Number: 226083006
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1668.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1.80
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Blinds, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Average Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Range Hood
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mountain View
  • High School: Ramona
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sierra
  • Elementary School #2: MOUVIE
  • High School2: RAMONA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1600

Multi Family

  • Insurance Water Furniture: Yes
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Lot Size Area: 6970.0000 Square Feet
  • Management Co: Good Steward Property Mgmt
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Tract Number: 310

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2021
Sold by
Cruz Jose
Bought by
Cruz Jose and De Estrada Maria
Current Estimated Value
$628,814

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2019
Closed on
May 6, 2019
Sold by
Deestrada Maria C Cruz
Bought by
Cruz Jose
Seller's Agent
Kevin Fogarty
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Oscar Rodriguez
Proactive Realty Investments
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$377,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,250
-1.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$283,125
Interest Rate
3.75%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2019
Closed on
May 2, 2019
Sold by
Seepe Michelle
Bought by
Seepe John Edward
Seller's Agent
Kevin Fogarty
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Oscar Rodriguez
Proactive Realty Investments
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$377,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,250
-1.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$283,125
Interest Rate
3.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2016
Sold by
Seepe Zenaida L
Bought by
Seepe Daniel R and Seepe John Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,600
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2012
Sold by
Seepe John E and Seepe Zenaida L
Bought by
Seepe Zenaida L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2008
Sold by
Dlj Mortgage Capital Inc
Bought by
Seepe John E and Seepe Zenaida L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2008
Sold by
Viadero Agustin
Bought by
Dlj Mortgage Capital Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2003
Sold by
Viadero Ludy
Bought by
Viadero Agustin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,600
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2003
Sold by
Frye Jesse J and Fletcher Frye Terri M
Bought by
Viadero Agustin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,600
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2003
Sold by
Fletcher Frye Terri
Bought by
Frye Jesse J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,550
Interest Rate
5.22%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2001
Sold by
Nevatt Damon W and Nevatt Lynn S
Bought by
Frye Jesse J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,950
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1998
Sold by
Nevatt Damon W and Nevatt Lynn S
Bought by
Nevatt Damon W and Nevatt Lynn S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,160
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cruz Jose -- None Available
Cruz Jose -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Seepe John Edward -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Cruz Jose $377,500 Pacific Coast Title Company
Seepe Daniel R $345,000 Ticor
Seepe Zenaida L -- None Available
Seepe John E $80,000 Lsi Title Company
Dlj Mortgage Capital Inc $240,690 Accommodation
Viadero Agustin -- First American Title Co
Viadero Agustin $252,000 First American Title Co
Frye Jesse J -- Fidelity National Title
Frye Jesse J $176,000 Fidelity National Title
Nevatt Damon W -- United Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cruz Jose $283,125
Previous Owner Seepe Daniel R $272,600
Previous Owner Seepe John E $128,000
Previous Owner Viadero Agustin $201,600
Previous Owner Frye Jesse J $172,550
Previous Owner Frye Jesse J $175,950
Previous Owner Nevatt Damon W $111,160
Closed Viadero Agustin $50,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/20/2026 02/20/26 Rented $2,995 0.0% --
02/12/2026 02/12/26 Price Changed $2,995 -0.2% $2 / Sq Ft
01/21/2026 01/21/26 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Sold $377,750 -1.9% $226 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/27/2019 02/27/19 For Sale $385,000 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,495 $412,847 $98,426 $314,421
2023 $4,495 $396,817 $94,605 $302,212
2022 $4,393 $389,037 $92,750 $296,287
2021 $4,338 $381,410 $90,932 $290,478
2020 $4,305 $377,500 $90,000 $287,500
2019 $4,100 $358,938 $72,828 $286,110
2018 $4,020 $351,900 $71,400 $280,500
2017 $3,949 $345,000 $70,000 $275,000
2016 $1,904 $177,522 $55,473 $122,049
2015 $1,876 $174,858 $54,641 $120,217
2014 $1,857 $171,435 $53,572 $117,863
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW26008537

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 226-083-006

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