A True Hidden Gem in the Heart of Riverside, formerly known as "The Idea House". In the mid-1990s, a redevelopment agency purchased this Victorian known as “the idea house” and had it fixed up as part of a TV show. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a unique and versatile property in the thriving City of Riverside. Situated on a large corner lot, this expansive home features 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms — including a private in-house apartment — offering a variety of potential uses. Whether you're an investor looking to continue its use as a sober living facility, transform it into student housing, or develop a charming boutique hotel just minutes from downtown Riverside, the possibilities are endless (buyer to verify zoning and permitted uses). With Riverside’s rapid growth and revitalization, this property is perfectly positioned to be a standout asset. Are you ready to be a visionary and capitalize on one of the Inland Empire’s fastest-growing markets?
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$875,500
3987 4th St, Riverside, CA 92501
6beds
3,425sqft
Mixed Use
Built in 1903
0.41 Acres Lot
$875,500 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$6,175 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 05:50am
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: IV25142940
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 7
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,425 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 214132016
- Zoning: R1065
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Mixed Use
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs
Location
- Region: Riverside
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
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Estimated market value
$875,500