If you’ve ever romanticized the idea of owning a historic home but feared the cost burden of updating it, 4485 6th Street is the perfect home for you! This 1914 Craftsman home designed by G. Stanley Wilson, Riverside’s most prolific architect, exudes charm and functionality and sits on an idyllic tree-lined street in the Colony Heights Historic District of Riverside. Greeted by an inviting front porch that begs for Sunday coffee lounging, as you enter you are welcomed by an open and easy-flowing floorplan adorned in natural light from numerous windows and gorgeous wood elements, classic of Craftsman homes. This home offers just under 2,300 sqft with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, oversized living and dining rooms, a downstairs parlor/office/family room, a spacious kitchen with adjoining butler's pantry and laundry/mudroom, and a fully accessible basement. A special feature of this home is that two of the of the three bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, making an option for two primaries. All closets are walk-in and sizeable. Since assuming stewardship of this beautiful home, the current owners have spared no expense in restoring its integrity. Some of these improvements include: a seismic foundation retrofit with all new reinforced concrete sister and retaining walls (2018); a whole house electrical rewire including CAT-6 wiring, new 200amps panel including grounding and bonding, and all new light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout (2023); a complete copper repipe and new tankless water heater with recirculation system (2023); HVAC replacement with Lennox 18 SEER AC (2023); a complete interior repaint (2023, 2025); kitchen upgrades including new gorgeous soapstone counters, new Fireclay Tile backsplashes, new enameled cast iron farm sink and new faucet, some new cabinets and appliances, and refinishing of the wood flooring (2023-2025); a new period specific utility sink and faucet and new Forbo Marmoleum custom checkerboard floor in laundry/mudroom (2023); and a complete drought-friendly relandscaping of the backyard including flagstone hardscape, new sod, and automatic sprinklers with Rachio Smart Sprinkler controller and more (2018-2025). All visible upgrades have been made to maintain the look of the era. This home sits on a 7,841 sqft lot with alley access and a detached garage at the rear of the property. A true gem located just blocks from the heart of Riverside’s Arts & Culture District, where numerous eateries and activities are abuzz. A must see!
