4445 University Avenue Riverside, CA 92501

Historic living with urban gardening! Live in a designated structure of merit in the heart of Riverside, just minutes away from Mt. Rubidoux hiking trails, the Mission Inn & all that Downtown Riverside has to offer. The home’s tasteful updates have not altered the historic integrity of the property & the interior still oozes with charm. Enjoy the rebuilt fireplace, refinished hardwood floors, decorative windows, high baseboards, & built-in cabinets & shelving. Modern conveniences in the updated kitchen make entertaining a breeze with granite counters, new cabinets, a Dacor oven added in 2015, & a large pantry. Upstairs you will be impressed with the size of the 3 bedrooms & full bath. The 2 front bedrooms have direct access to the balcony, a great place to sit & enjoy sunsets and fireworks. You'll appreciate the fact that this home boasts two A/C units & fully paid for solar panels, which make living comfortably affordable. Step outside the back doors to enjoy the tranquil and beautifully landscaped backyard. It is an urban gardener's paradise with more than 20 fruit trees, space for vegetable beds, herb gardens and seating areas all watered on drip lines.The oversize garage, built in 2005, provides space for big projects or fun toys. The grand porte-cochere gives the home an elegant entry when entertaining, or a shady place to park. The back yard is fully fenced and gated providing a private retreat from the busy downtown bustle. Come see this one of a kind beauty today!