2197 St Lawrence Street, Riverside, CA 92504
- $2,000,000
- 5
- BD
- 5
- BA
- 4,858
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $2,000,000
- List Price
- $2,000,000
- Closing Date
- Oct 17, 2025
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- IV25066379
- Year Built
- 1929
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Living Sq. Ft
- 4,858
- Lot Size
- 111,514
- Acres
- 2.56
- Lot Location
- 0-1 Unit/Acre, Agricultural, Back Yard, Corners Marked, Cul-De-Sac, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Greenbelt, Horse Property, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Landscaped, Level, Orchard(s), Rectangular Lot, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System
- Days on Market
- 161
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Custom, See Remarks
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- Multi Level
Property Description
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS- HISTORIC GREENBELT- Very rare original Orchard Home set on a long driveway off of a secluded cul-de-sac creating a very rural feel yet just a few short minutes across Historic Victoria Avenue to the 91 freeway and all the necessities! Built for the Chester S. Riley family in 1929 and originally centered in their 80 acres Citrus Grove, This home is currently offered for first time in over 45 years only the second time in its history! Enter the property down the Jacaranda flanked private drive to the imposing entry gate from which you get a peak at this stunning Italianate Residence perched on a promontory in the center of the property; Upon entering your are welcomed in the circular driveway under the shelter of the porte cochre and the impressive iron and glass entry door. The stately foyer with elegant stairway affords views into the massive formal living room with original Batchelder tile fireplace as well as the library/study and formal dining room; The expansive kitchen and breakfast room are to your right while the ground floor bedroom with ensuite bath or to your left. At the end of the family room is the short staircase down to the family room with a fireplace, billiard space and walk-behind bar. There is also an additional guest bath. Ascending the staircase to the upper hall where you will find 4 additional bedrooms including the primary suite with 4 closets and a sitting room with fireplace; A backstair leads conveniently down to the kitchen area. The grounds are beautifully maintained with sweeping lawns and mature specimen shade trees; The Orange Grove is irrigated with Gage Canal water delivered to the property by authority of the 3 water shares that convey with the residence. The pool area across from the front of the residence offers some sense of whimsy with the bridge crossing over it; The garage which was originally used to house farming equipment is capable of holding at least 10 cars plus the additional covered parking of the carport for up to six more vehicles! Ample room for the development of horse stable and corrals in the event the owners desires! Incredibly well maintained over the past 45 years with all of the original Art-Deco Era details in tact including bathroom tiles/fixtures as well as most of the original lighting details including chandeliers and wall sconces. Original steel casement windows in excellent condition throughout! Truly a unique opportunity to own a piece of history!
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Additional Information
- Other Buildings
- Second Garage, Gazebo, Storage, Workshop
- Appliances
- Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Microwave, Propane Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Pool
- Yes
- Pool Description
- Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Permits, Private
- Fireplace Description
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
- Heat
- Central, Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air, Dual, Electric
- View
- City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Orchard, Panoramic
- Exterior Construction
- Frame, Plaster, Stucco
- Patio
- Lanai, Open, Patio, Terrace
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Garage Spaces Total
- 10
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water
- Public, Other
- School District
- Riverside Unified
- Elementary School
- Harrison
- Middle School
- Chemawa
- High School
- Arlington
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Brick Walls, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Chair Rail, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Paneling/Wainscoting, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sunken Living Room
- Attached Structure
- Detached
- Number Of Units Total
- 1
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: BRAD ALEWINE (brad.alewine@brad-alewine.com) from Listing Office: COMPASS.
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