How much house does about $300,000 buy in Riverside County?
The median price for single-family homes in Riverside County, based on 2,011 sales, was $305,000 in November. How much house does about that amount actually buy? Here’s a sample of homes around the area for sale at about that price point.
BEAUMONT: Open-plan common rooms, wood floors and a loft-style bonus room highlight this two-story home in the Fairway Canyon community.
Address: 11063 Picard Place, Beaumont, 92223
Listed for: $300,000 for four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms in 2,676 square feet (4,792-square-foot lot)
Features: Kitchen with granite countertops, master suite with walk-in closet, patio
About the area: In the 92223 ZIP Code, based on 54 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $263,000, up 9.8% from November 2014, according to CoreLogic.
PALM DESERT: This updated home in North Palm Desert features bamboo wood floors, vaulted ceilings and living room with a fireplace.
Address: 73235 Santa Rosa Way, Palm Desert, 92260
Listed for: $318,800 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,570 square feet (7,405-square-foot lot)
Features: Drought-tolerant landscaping, updated kitchen, covered patio with fire pit
About the area: In the 92260 ZIP Code, based on 19 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $367,000, down 18.6% from November 2014, according to CoreLogic.
RIVERSIDE: A large expanse of grass, avocado and citrus trees and a covered patio make up the grounds of this 1950s ranch-style home.
Address: 3926 Madrona Road, Riverside, 92504
Listed for: $319,998 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,377 square feet (9,583-square-foot lot)
Features: Living room with brick fireplace, separate formal dining room, new dual-pane windows
About the area: In the 92504 ZIP Code, based on 41 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $280,000, up 2.6% from November 2014, according to CoreLogic.
LA QUINTA: This Hacienda-style home in the La Quinta Cove community features a swimming pool and panoramic mountain views.
Address: 54180 Avenida Alvarado, La Quinta, 92253
Listed for: $310,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,643 square feet (4,792-square-foot lot)
Features: Gated courtyard entry, tile floors, desert landscaping
About the area: In the 92253 ZIP Code, based on 81 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $370,000, down 11.4% from November 2014, according to CoreLogic.
IDYLLWILD: A wall of windows frames treetop and mountain views at this rustic retreat in the Fern Valley area.
Address: 24685 Roble Drive, Idyllwild, 92549
Listed for: $310,000 for three bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms in 1,195 square feet (7,841-square-foot lot)
Features: Knotty pine walls and ceilings, living room with river rock hearth and fireplace
About the area: In the 92549 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $239,000, up 4.8% from November 2014, according to CoreLogic.
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