San Gabriel Mountains inspired the design of a midcentury home with a vacation atmosphere. The garage and 6 ft. hedges shield the private world from the street. You enter through the gate in the covered walk and focus on a glimpse of the view through the glass door and the entrance wing. The compact 2 story house straddles a 2 ft. drop on the northern third of the lot at the cliff. The location takes advantage of the view (NNW) and the shade of existing trees (S and W). The wings shade each other. 3 trellis covered patios, soon overgrown with vines, are shady "outdoor living rooms" for the enjoyment of different views, activities and seasons. On hot afternoons, cool air from here enters through hopper windows into the living room, and cross ventilation carries warm air out the kitchen window. For heating and cooling economy the volume of the interior is restrained. The "open feeling" exists in a moderated way, abstaining deliberately from multilevel high spaces or extensive glass areas.The entrance and stair wing acts as an airlock, and sliding doors for air flow control can seal off parts of the house. Both floors are served by separate HVAC units in the roof well, so that just the area in use, less than half the volume, can be climatized.The living room is a family room. The dining room doubles as study. The garage opens to the court for grocery delivery to the kitchen window and for yard maintenance, etc. The well insulated wood frame structure is clad in cedar siding. Interior accent walls and all sloping ceilings are also cedar. Special finishes include the 4 x 8 blue glazed ceramic tile on the ground floor. Stair risers and the fireplace hearth are clad in 4 8 charcoal quarry tile. Kitchen and bathroom floors are cushioned sheet vinyl. Interior doors and cabinets are birch, hand rubbed with oil stain and protected with varnish. Cabinet doors and drawer fronts have hidden finger grooves instead of pulls and hidden self-closing hinges for a clean expression of the overlay wood slabs.The south patio has a built-in cooking counter. There is a storage cabinet on the balcony above.The 2 story arrangement yielded articulated private open spaces such as the orchard along the covered walk, the court under the old tree, lawn for volleyball, quiet ornamental garden on the view side, 3 patios and beautiful vistas from every living space in the house.The property is irrigated with a water saving drip system.The house reflects the owners' appreciation of nature
- MLS# SW23054475
- Date Listed05/03/2023
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.25 acres (10,890 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Riverside
- Year Built 1974
- Water Public
- Square Feet 2,040 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $343.14
Interior Features
- Appliances Dryer, Washer
- Flooring Carpet, Tile
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Central
Exterior / Lot Features
- Exterior Awning(s)
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.25
- Lot Size SQFT 10,890.00
- Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard
Financial Considerations
Nearby Schools
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Sales & Tax History
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Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
3/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
18/100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score ®
47/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
2 nearby routes: 2 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 32/100, Transit Score: 18/100, Bike Score: 39/100.
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Points of Interest near 5655 Old Ranch Road, Riverside, CA 92504
Frequently Asked Questions for 5655 Old Ranch Road
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5655 Old Ranch Road, Riverside, CA 92504 is a Single Family 2,040 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 44 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $700,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 44 photos of 5655 Old Ranch Road.
Our records indicate that 5655 Old Ranch Road was built in 1974.
The full address for this home is 5655 Old Ranch Road, Riverside, CA 92504.
5655 Old Ranch Road has been listed on Realty.com since Wed May 03, 2023
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 32/100, Transit Score: 18/100, Bike Score: 39/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 5655 Old Ranch Road. Sunshine Early Childhood Center (Grades: PK - PK), Sierra Middle School (Grades: 7 - 8), Ramona High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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