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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5651 Babb Ave
General
- Sold For: $452,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: IV26051706
- Added to Site: 25 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Galley Kitchen
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Counters
- Fireplace(s): None
- Eating Areas: In Kitchen
- Appliances: Water Heater
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, In Garage, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
Location
- County: Riverside
- Driving Directions: On Babb between Campbell and Philbin
School Information
- School District: Alvord Unified
- High School: NORVIS
Community
- Community Features: Gutters, Curbs, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Construction: Wood Siding, Stucco
- Roof: Composition
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Disability Access: None
- Entry Location: Ground
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,122
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs (Cosmetic)
Lot Features
- Property View: None
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Lot 6500-9999, Landscaped, Front Yard, Back Yard, Lawn, Yard
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Poor Condition, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $402.85
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust, Standard
Listed and Sold by Westcoe Realtors Inc, SCOTT BELOIAN
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Schools
Schools serving 5651 Babb Ave
School District:Alvord Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Arlanza Elementary School 5891 Rutland Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Wells Middle School 10000 Wells Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Norte Vista High School 6585 Crest Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5651 Babb Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/31/2026
Sold
$452,000
0.44%
MLS
3/12/2026
Listed
$450,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5651 Babb Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503 (MLS# IV26051706) is a Single Family property that was sold at $452,000 on March 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 5651 Babb Avenue? 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.

