"The Carriage House", located in a quiet section, on Carriage alley between E & F streets and Fern & Vine ave. was built by W. O. Campbell in 1911. A rare opportunity. Own a piece of history. This current single family home was originally designed to hold three horse-drawn carriages or early automobiles. A hayloft was built on the second floor. In 2000 it was completely restored by a well-known local artist, Rick Caughman, who was using it as a studio and living space. It was designed by the acclaimed Claremont architect Fred W. McDowell. McDowell left an impressive legacy with places like the Pomona College House, The Claremont Tennis Club, and the First Church of Christ in Claremont. Maintaining the Historic integrity of the Carriage House, this residence offers tall ceilings, 9 feet on the lower level and 12 feet upstairs. The lower level provides a living area, an industrial kitchen, and an outside patio. In the corner stands an energy efficient pot-bellied stove that provides ample heat. A wrought Iron Spiral staircase ascends to the second level featuring an open flexible living space with oak hardwood floors, vaulted beamed ceilings, six windows, four sky lights, and a full bathroom. The exterior projects the original charm of the rustic Carriage House, including a one car attached garage. Noted artist, Dan Romero was commissioned to create the Wrought Iron fence providing privacy. The city of Ontario designated this property Historic, Landmark No. 7. Property is eligible for the Mills Act considerably reducing the buyer’s property tax. Recent improvements include: newer roof (Presidential Shake with 50 year warranty), four skylights, interior pendant lights, exterior paint, repaved the driveway with reinforced rebar, painted the front Wrought Iron fence, added white vinyl side fences, new façade on the front barn doors, new water heater, reverse osmosis water system installed in kitchen, whole house fan, mini split heater and air conditioner system, and an outside washer and dryer custom enclosure that matches the house – all permitted by the city of Ontario and approved by the Ontario Historical Society. Appliances include new refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, and new washer and dryer. Seller welcomes conventional, FHA, VA, or all cash financing. Don't miss the 3D Property Video Tour!!
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Geoffrey Hamill DRE #00997900 geoff@geoffhamill.com,
WHEELER STEFFEN SOTHEBY'S INT.
Price cut: $25K (7/1)
$500,000
520 N Vine Rear Ave, Ontario, CA 91762
1beds
704sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
924 Square Feet Lot
$499,900 Zestimate®
$710/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 78 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 13 hours ago
Listing Provided by:
Geoffrey Hamill DRE #00997900 geoff@geoffhamill.com,
WHEELER STEFFEN SOTHEBY'S INT.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: CV25105097
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Art Studio, Kitchen, Loft, Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Tub Shower
Heating
- See Remarks
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Outside, Stacked
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Loft
- Flooring: Concrete, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 704 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, No Driveway, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 924 Square Feet
- Features: No Landscaping, Paved, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1048342120000
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Concrete, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Ontario
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $710/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $328,585
- Annual tax amount: $3,532
- Date on market: 5/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Buyer Home Warranty Plan, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Exclusions: N/A
- Road surface type: Alley Paved
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