$799,000
SOLD AUG 11, 2025

553 Athens St Riverside, CA 92507

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,043 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$391 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2025

This gorgeous home features 4 bedrooms and three full baths, 2043 sq.ft. of living space and boast 9148 sq.ft. lot and is located in the Canyon Crest area in Riverside. As you enter the foyer you notice the vaulted ceilings and new flooring and the abundance of natural lighting. Walk into the recently updated gourmet kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances and large center island with granite countertops plus a breakfast bar. The kitchen flows into the cozy family room with fireplace, views of the pool & spa, ideal for family gatherings or entertaining guests. Formal Dining Room, The spacious primary bedroom with high ceilings and natural lighting and views from the windows of the backyard & pool area. The adjoining bath with separate relaxing soaking tub and walk-in shower. Did I mention the dual side fireplace? Plus Large walk-in closet. Two secondary bedrooms upstairs with mirrored wardrobe doors. Full secondary bathroom upstairs remodeled. Additionally there is a main floor bedroom perfect for nanny, guests or office. Step outside to your private backyard with sparking pool & spa, built in BBQ island with side burner & sink perfect for inviting family & friends for a swim! The covered patio is perfect for alfresco dining. Ample side area with grass for kids to play. Other amenities are: Possible RV parking access, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, updated lighting, new flooring, new carpet, window blinds, new vanities in baths, freshly painted interior & exterior, HVAC replaced in 2020 with 5 ton unit, paid solar Panels, electrical panel upgraded to 200 amp in 2020, epoxy flooring in 3 car garage. This is a good investment & strong rental area as it is close to the University of Riverside. Low tax rate, No Mello Roos, No association fees. Located 1.5 miles from the parking lot for RCU off Martin Luther Blvd. Close to 91,60, 215 freeways, shopping, bike trails, parks, and University. Move in condition. Don't miss this great opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Patel

Century 21 Affiliated Brokerage Phone: 714-319-0996 License #01066550 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Century 21 Affiliated

Co-Listed By

Sandra Griggs

Century 21 Affiliated Brokerage Phone: 714-319-0996 License #00962484

Last Buyer's Agent

Swati Desai

SWATI DESAI, BROKER License #01915476

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,604

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,043 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Gunite Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Emerson Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 41
  • Tax Tract Number 24684
  • Assessor Parcel Number 253351020

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,604

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: kitchen refrigerator will be included with the sale, it is NOT New and there is no warranty or guarantee provided
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 253351020
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2043.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Counters, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 391.09
  • Room Type: Family Room, Foyer, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room
  • Spa Features: Private, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Good Condition, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Porch
  • Pool Features: Private, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Gutters, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Riverside Unified
  • Elementary School: Emerson
  • Elementary School: Emerson
  • Elementary School #2: EMERSO

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9148.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2100
  • Latitude Manual: 33.96007500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9148.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 41
  • Tax Tract Number: 24684

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Patel Charles Living Trust and Patel Charles
Bought by
Desai Swati S
Seller's Agent
Charles Patel
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Swati Desai
SWATI DESAI, BROKER
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$799,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$76,000
-8.69%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2014
Sold by
Patel Charles
Bought by
Patel Charles

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2012
Closed on
Oct 26, 2012
Sold by
Huynh Chin and Nguyen Binh
Bought by
Patel Charles and Ray Connie E
Seller's Agent
Binh Nguyen
Binh Nguyen, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Griggs
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-6.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2009
Sold by
Bank Of America National Association
Bought by
Huynh Chin and Nguyen Binh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,500
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2009
Sold by
King Donald E and King Torrie Jo
Bought by
Bank Of America National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2002
Sold by
King Torrie
Bought by
King Donald E and King Torrie Jo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1999
Sold by
King Donald E and King Torrie
Bought by
King Torrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,408
Interest Rate
7.56%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 1996
Sold by
Daugherty Daniel D and Ujihara Daniel D
Bought by
King Donald E and King Torrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,170
Interest Rate
7.59%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1994
Sold by
Cates Christopher Alan
Bought by
Schabert Sandra M and Daugherty Daniel D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $799,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $325,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $265,000 Chicago Title
Trustee Deed $216,115 Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Diversified Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Gateway Title Company
Grant Deed $156,000 Old Republic Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $185,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $79,622 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $29,785 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $427,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $46,838 Unknown
Previous Owner $319,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $252,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $26,315 Unknown
Previous Owner $57,408 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $155,790 FHA
Previous Owner $3,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $153,170 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Sold $799,000 -3.7% $391 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $829,900 -2.4% $406 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Price Changed $849,900 -2.9% $416 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $875,000 +169.2% $428 / Sq Ft
11/01/2012 11/01/12 Sold $325,000 -6.9% $159 / Sq Ft
08/25/2012 08/25/12 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2012 08/12/12 For Sale $349,000 -- $171 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $4,604 $423,816 $110,546 $313,270
2023 $4,604 $407,360 $106,254 $301,106
2022 $4,499 $399,373 $104,171 $295,202
2021 $4,440 $391,543 $102,129 $289,414
2020 $4,407 $387,529 $101,082 $286,447
2019 $4,324 $379,931 $99,100 $280,831
2018 $4,240 $372,482 $97,157 $275,325
2017 $4,165 $365,179 $95,252 $269,927
2016 $3,898 $358,020 $93,385 $264,635
2015 $3,843 $352,644 $91,983 $260,661
2014 $3,599 $326,475 $80,363 $246,112
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25089741

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 253-351-020