Opportunity awaits at 5651 Babb Ave in Riverside! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch home offers 1,122 sq ft of living space on a generous 9,148 sq ft lot, presenting excellent ADU potential and endless possibilities for renovation.
Built in 1955 and held in the same family for over 70 years, this property is ready for its next chapter. Investors, flippers, and buyers looking for a Riverside fixer-upper will appreciate the solid layout and large lot that offers room to expand or create additional living space (buyer to verify ADU possibilities).
The home features a covered front porch, a stucco exterior with wood-shingle siding accents, and a 2-car attached garage. Inside, the floor plan includes a spacious living room with large windows that bring in natural light, three bedrooms, one full bathroom, a half bath with washer hookups, and a kitchen with an eating area and a water line for a refrigerator.
Recent improvements include a 2018 PEX repipe and a 2018 water heater, offering a good starting point for renovations. Additional features include a composition roof, wall heater, security screen doors, and dryer hookups in the garage.
The large backyard includes a covered rear porch and mature fruit trees, including fig and citrus, with plenty of room for outdoor living or future expansion.
This Riverside investor opportunity is perfect for buyers looking to renovate, restore, and unlock the full potential of this classic Riverside ranch home. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and commuter routes.
Bring your vision and tools—this property is ready to be transformed.
Sold for $452,000
Listing Provided by: WESTCOE REALTORS INC
Bought with: WESTCOE REALTORS INC
$452,000
5651 Babb Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
3beds
1,122sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
9,148 Square Feet Lot
$471,400 Zestimate®
$403/sqft
$3,024 Estimated rent
Home value
$471,400
$448,000 - $495,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 01, 2026 at 08:52am
Listing Provided by:
SCOTT BELOIAN DRE #01302083 951-809-2709,
WESTCOE REALTORS INC
Bought with:
SCOTT BELOIAN, DRE #01302083
WESTCOE REALTORS INC
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: IV26051706
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Galley Kitchen
Heating
- Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Inside, In Garage
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Galley Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,122 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 9,148 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 151201009
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Riverside
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $452,000+0.4%$403/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #IV26051706 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Pending sale | $450,000$401/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #IV26051706 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000$401/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #IV26051706 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Pending sale | $450,000$401/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #IV26051706 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $680 +3.3% | $57,668 +2% |
| 2024 | $658 +1.7% | $56,538 +2% |
| 2023 | $647 +6.3% | $55,430 +2% |
| 2022 | $609 -0.8% | $54,344 +2% |
| 2021 | $614 +1.6% | $53,280 +1% |
| 2020 | $604 +1.4% | $52,734 +2% |
| 2019 | $596 +1.5% | $51,701 +2% |
| 2018 | $587 +2% | $50,688 +2% |
| 2017 | $575 | $49,695 +2% |
| 2016 | $575 +3.6% | $48,722 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $555 +0.8% | $47,992 +2% |
| 2014 | $551 | $47,054 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $46,843 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $45,926 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $45,026 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $44,691 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $44,799 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $43,921 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $43,061 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $42,217 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $41,391 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $39,838 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $39,058 +2% |
| 2001 | $405 +1.6% | $38,293 +2% |
| 2000 | $398 | $37,543 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Arlanza
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Arlanza Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Wells Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Norte Vista High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Norte Vista
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Riverside County
- Riverside
- 92503
- Arlanza
- 5651 Babb Ave