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Property Description
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS- HISTORIC GREENBELT- Very rare original Orchard Home set on a long driveway off of a secluded cul-de-sac creating a very rural feel yet just a few short minutes across Historic Victoria Avenue to the 91 freeway and all the necessities! Built for the Chester S. Riley family in 1929 and originally centered in their 80 acres Citrus Grove, This home is currently offered for first time in over 45 years only the second time in its history! Enter the property down the Jacaranda flanked private drive to the imposing entry gate from which you get a peak at this stunning Italianate Residence perched on a promontory in the center of the property; Upon entering your are welcomed in the circular driveway under the shelter of the porte cochre and the impressive iron and glass entry door. The stately foyer with elegant stairway affords views into the massive formal living room with original Batchelder tile fireplace as well as the library/study and formal dining room; The expansive kitchen and breakfast room are to your right while the ground floor bedroom with ensuite bath or to your left. At the end of the family room is the short staircase down to the family room with a fireplace, billiard space and walk-behind bar. There is also an additional guest bath. Ascending the staircase to the upper hall where you will find 4 additional bedrooms including the primary suite with 4 closets and a sitting room with fireplace; A backstair leads conveniently down to the kitchen area. The grounds are beautifully maintained with sweeping lawns and mature specimen shade trees; The Orange Grove is irrigated with Gage Canal water delivered to the property by authority of the 3 water shares that convey with the residence. The pool area across from the front of the residence offers some sense of whimsy with the bridge crossing over it; The garage which was originally used to house farming equipment is capable of holding at least 10 cars plus the additional covered parking of the carport for up to six more vehicles! Ample room for the development of horse stable and corrals in the event the owners desires! Incredibly well maintained over the past 45 years with all of the original Art-Deco Era details in tact including bathroom tiles/fixtures as well as most of the original lighting details including chandeliers and wall sconces. Original steel casement windows in excellent condition throughout! Truly a unique opportunity to own a piece of history!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2197 St Lawrence St
General
- Sold For: $2,000,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: IV25066379
- Added to Site: 296 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Attic, Basement, Bonus Room, Den, Dressing Area, Entry, Family Room, Foyer, Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Media Room, Office, Recreation, Retreat, Separate Family Room, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Workshop
- Interior Features: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Brick Walls, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Wainscoting, Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Primary Retreat, Gas, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Separated
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Propane Range, Range Hood, Recirculating Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 5
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Individual Room, Inside
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Private, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In-Ground, Permits
- Spa Description: Private, Gunite, In-Ground, Permits
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Lanai, Open Patio, Terrace
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 10
- Carport Spaces: 5
- Parking: Automatic Driveway Gate, Built-In Storage, Attached Carport, Circular Driveway, Controlled Entrance, Covered, Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, On-Site, Porte-Cochere, RV Access/Parking, Tandem Garage, Workshop in Garage
Location
- County: Riverside
- Driving Directions: Adams Street south of Victoria Avenue to left on Dufferin Avenue to Right on St. Lawrence
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- School District: Riverside Unified
- Elementary School: HARRIS
- Middle School: CHEMAW
- High School: ARLING
Community
- Community Features: Horse Trails, Suburban
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Dual, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Conventional Septic
- Water: Other, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Custom-Built, See Remarks
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Construction: Frame, Plaster, Stucco
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Clay, Spanish Tile
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Casement Windows, French/Mullioned, Plantation Shutters, Shutters
- Doors: French Doors, Panel Doors
- Entry Location: First Level
- Stories/Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories Description: Multi/Split
- Square Feet: 4,858
- Sq. Ft. Source: GIS Calculated
- Year Built: 1929
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Turnkey
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Gazebo, Second Garage, Second Garage Attached, Storage, Workshop
Lot Features
- Property View: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Orchard, Panoramic
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.56
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
- Zoning: RA
- Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Agricultural (Tree/Orchard), Back Yard, Corners Marked, Cul-de-Sac, Front Yard, Greenbelt, Horse Property, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Level, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Drip Sprinkler System, Sprinklers in Front, Sprinklers in Rear, Sprinklers on the Side, Sprinklers Timer, Walking Street, Yard
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Cross Fenced, Wrought Iron
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $411.69
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard, Trust
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Schools
Schools serving 2197 St Lawrence St
School District:Riverside Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harrison Elementary School, Riverside, CA 2901 Harrison Street, Riverside, CA 92503 | K-6 | 2.6 mi |
Chemawa Middle School 8830 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503 | 7-8 | 2.1 mi |
Arlington High School 2951 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA 92503 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2197 St Lawrence St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2025
Sold
$2,000,000
—
MLS
6/19/2025
Price Reduced
$2,000,000
-23.07%
MLS
3/26/2025
Listed
$2,599,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2197 St Lawrence Street, Riverside, CA 92504 (MLS# IV25066379) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,000,000 on October 17, 2025. This property was listed by Andrew Villalobos from our Riverside Office.Want to learn more about 2197 St Lawrence Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Riverside? You can browse all Riverside real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


