Riverside | $1.295 million
A Spanish Revival house built in 1927 on half an acre
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom house was designed in the style of an Andalusian farmhouse by the architect Henry Jekel, who worked extensively in the city of Riverside in the 1920s. The sellers, who bought the house in 2015, undertook a series of sensitive updates, preserving original details where possible and choosing new materials that speak to the home’s character.
The center of downtown Riverside, home to art museums, performing arts spaces and a popular food hall, is 10 minutes away, as is the campus of the University of California, Riverside. San Bernardino is 20 minutes north, and Anaheim is 40 minutes west. Downtown Los Angeles is an hour west.
Size: 2,134 square feet
Price per square foot: $607
Indoors: A stony path flanked by succulents leads to the front door, which opens to a circular foyer. Steps continue up to the formal dining room and down to the sunken living room, where three sets of French doors face the backyard. The ceilings are barreled, and a wood-burning fireplace is built into one wall. Steps trimmed with decorative tiles continue up to the home’s tower, currently set up as a home office and with access to a covered balcony.
In the dining room, the walls are finished with horsehair plaster, and the floors are covered with Art Deco-inspired tiles in a windmill pattern. A wide doorway divides the dining room from the kitchen, where the backsplash is made from colorful yellow tile. The appliances are stainless steel. A laundry room with additional storage space and a farmhouse-style sink is off the kitchen.
The primary suite is off the living room and includes a sitting room with a beehive-style fireplace. The bathroom walls and walk-in shower are lined with glossy chartreuse and black tile. The guest bedrooms, one of which is en suite, are on the other side of the house.
Outdoor space: The backyard is planted with mature fruit trees including fig, peach, and citrus. There are several separate patios, including one paved with red brick next to an in-ground lap pool. Another patio, paved with stone and partially covered by a pergola, has a built-in grill and space for outdoor dining. The detached garage holds two cars.
Costs: $16,188 a year in taxes (estimated). The home is eligible for reduced property taxes under the Mills Act.
Contact: Andrew Villalobos | Coldwell Banker Realty | 951-961-1609 / Brad Alewine | Compass | 951-347-8832
Palm Springs | $1.275 million
A midcentury-modern house built in 1950 on 0.3 acres
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is in Deepwell Estates, a Palm Springs neighborhood five minutes from downtown. Several resorts and nightlife spots are clustered along a nearby stretch of East Palm Canyon Drive. Tahquitz Canyon, a popular hiking destination, is a five-minute drive, as is Palm Springs International Airport.
The desert cities of Coachella, La Quinta and Palm Desert are all within a 40-minute drive. Los Angeles is about two hours west. Las Vegas is four hours northeast.
Size: 2,160 square feet
Price per square foot: $590
Indoors: The front door, painted blue, opens to a living room with new tiled floors and a fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling tile surround. Windows face the front yard and the street. On the other side of the room is a second sitting area set in front of glass doors that look out at the pool.
The dining area, next to the living room, has an atomic-style light fixture. Around the corner is the updated kitchen, where the countertops are quartz and the appliances are stainless steel. A breakfast bar has seating for three. The windows are double-pane glass. The solar power system was recently installed.
All three bedrooms are off a hallway adjacent to the living room, with the primary suite at the far end. Sliding-glass doors open to the patio outside, and the bathroom has a walk-in shower and a floating vanity. Another bedroom also has its own bathroom. The house can be purchased fully furnished.
Outdoor space: The front yard is landscaped with a mix of drought-tolerant plants. In the back, the kidney-shaped swimming pool is surrounded by a paved deck. The grassy yard beyond it has several tall palm trees and additional patio space. On the other side of the yard is a gravel area with a fire pit. The attached garage holds two cars.
Costs: $15,936 a year in taxes (estimated)
Contact: Ryan Cummings and John Moore | Sotheby’s International Realty-Beverly Hills Brokerage | 760-409-0129
Berkeley | $1.295 million
A three-bedroom Craftsman house from 1914
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom house has a mix of new and original features: The sellers added solar panels, electrical and plumbing systems, and a dual heat pump system, while refinishing the hardwood floors and preserving original built-ins. San Pablo Park and its playground are a few blocks away. The Berkeley Bowl, a beloved independent grocery store, is about a mile away.
The campus of the University of California, Berkeley is 10 minutes away, and the nearest BART station is a five-minute drive or a 10-minute bus ride. By public transit, San Francisco is 40 minutes away. Driving to downtown Oakland takes 15 minutes.
Size: 1,992 square feet
Price per square foot: $650
Indoors: Steps lead up to the home’s covered front porch, where the front door opens to a sunny foyer. In the living room, a fireplace, currently decorative, has a rough brick surround and hand-painted tiles with a floral motif at its center. Windows along one wall face the street, and a doorway flanked by built-in cabinets with glass doors leads to the formal dining room. Wood paneling is painted white, as is a wall of built-in storage.
A family room has doors that lead out to the deck, as well as access to a full bathroom. Also off the dining room is the kitchen, where the cabinets are painted green and an adjacent pantry offers storage space. Between the kitchen and foyer are stairs to the basement, which has a washer and dryer.
The primary bedroom is at the top of the staircase, with a wall of windows accented with diamond-pane trim and a walk-in closet. At the other end of the hall is a bathroom with a claw-foot soaking tub and a new vanity.
Two more bedrooms on this level can fit double beds, and smaller room on this level is set up as a home office.
Outdoor space: The rear deck has steps down to a red brick patio with colorful tile accents. Both deck and patio have ample space for outdoor dining. Mature trees line the property’s fence, and the driveway holds two cars.
Costs: $16,198 a year in taxes (estimated)
Contact: Mark Hardwicke | Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners | 510-501-0713
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