$700,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,892 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$370 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of November 2025

Classic mid-century design. Modern convenience. A neighborhood that never goes out of style. Welcome to 5635 Tower Road, set in the heart of Riverside’s highly desired Wood Streets neighborhood, a community beloved for its tree-lined streets, vintage architecture, and active, friendly vibe.
On the market for the first time in 50 years, this single-level mid-century residence blends classic character with thoughtful updates across nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, with RV hookups and a dedicated workshop that add everyday functionality to its timeless beauty. Step inside to a picturesque corner-lot home anchored by an oversized living room featuring a classic brick fireplace, warm wood paneling, and custom built-ins. A light-filled enclosed patio/family room offers a second fireplace, ceiling fans, and skylights and sliding panel doors that invite natural light throughout the day. The dining room exudes charm with exposed wood beams, a picture window, and a breakfast bar connecting to the galley kitchen, where custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and a tile backsplash meet stainless steel appliances for a seamless blend of vintage and modern. An adjacent indoor laundry room also features ample storage. Two spacious bedrooms share a full hallway bath with a vanity and corner shower enclosure, while the primary suite enjoys backyard access, louvered shutters, and an ensuite bath complete with a soaking tub. One of the home’s most distinctive features is its workshop, outfitted with a raised ceiling, vacuum and air compressor hookups, and fluorescent lighting—perfect for hobbyists or creative professionals. The low-maintenance backyard offers mature fruit trees, a patio cover, and RV parking with water and electrical hookups, enclosed by a privacy gate for added comfort. Contemporary upgrades include dual-pane windows, central heating and air, ceiling fans. Well-maintained original hardwood flooring exists alongside updated tile and wood, ensuring comfort without sacrificing character. Ideally located near downtown Riverside’s cultural heart, residents can enjoy quick access to the Mission Inn, Fox Theater, local museums, and countless restaurants and nightlife spots. Top-rated schools, parks, and trails are within walking distance, with convenient freeway and Metrolink access for commuters.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Nazzal

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Brokerage Phone: 909-261-4056 License #02035931 Listed on: 10/06/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Ayala

Tower Agency License #01978160

Tower Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,892 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Magnolia Elementary School
  • Central Middle School
  • Polytechnic High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Workshop

Additional Features

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 32
  • Tax Tract Number 9
  • Assessor Parcel Number 218131004
  • $66 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern, Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 218131004
  • Year Built: 1956
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1892.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 369.98
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Workshop
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Workshop, Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • 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, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • Elementary School: Magnolia
  • High School: Polytechnic
  • Middle Or Junior School: Central
  • Elementary School #2: MAGNOL
  • High School2: POLYTE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 6500-9999
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8712.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 32
  • Tax Tract Number: 009-000
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 66.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2025
Closed on
Oct 30, 2025
Sold by
Family Trust Of Llyod J Whittlesey And B and Whittlesey Philip Lee
Bought by
Meeks Kevin Neal and Meeks Kathryn Merrie
Seller's Agent
Mark Nazzal
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Ayala
Tower Agency
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.14%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.28%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$499,530
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$190,590

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 1997
Sold by
Whittlesey Lloyd J and Whittlesey Betty J
Bought by
Whittlesey Lloyd J and Whittlesey Betty J
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $350,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Sold $700,000 +0.1% $370 / Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2025 10/06/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $369 / 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 $1,291 $121,232 $26,457 $94,775
2023 $1,291 $116,527 $25,431 $91,096
2022 $1,259 $114,243 $24,933 $89,310
2021 $1,256 $112,004 $24,445 $87,559
2020 $1,246 $110,857 $24,195 $86,662
2019 $1,222 $108,684 $23,721 $84,963
2018 $1,198 $106,554 $23,257 $83,297
2017 $1,176 $104,465 $22,801 $81,664
2016 $1,103 $102,417 $22,354 $80,063
2015 $1,085 $100,880 $22,019 $78,861
2014 $1,073 $98,906 $21,589 $77,317
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: IG25233870

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 218-131-004