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$529,693$599 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $525,000 on Jul 5, 2022

3948 HOUGHTON AVE

RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
2
Beds
1
Baths
884 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$530K
$503K low$556K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$525,000 · Jul 5, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$30,943
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$24,754
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.94%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$498,750
JMJ FINANCIAL GROUP · recorded Jul 5, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,126 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$557,133 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,896
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$472,237
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$546,210
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$365,580

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyRIVERSIDE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bryant School of Arts and InnovationA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Central Middle School of Arts and InnovationC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Poly High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Riverside Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.428

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,671
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,923 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,089
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,158
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.11 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

3948 Houghton Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Riverside 92501
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Riverside County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Riverside County
  • Among the oldest homes in Riverside County

What homes are worth in Riverside 92501

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$355K$879K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Riverside 92501.

How it measures up in Riverside 92501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverside 92501.

Estimated value$529,693
CheaperTypical $530,743Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$599
CheaperTypical $384Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area884 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,397 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 3948 Houghton Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown RiversideRiverside 92501Riverside County
Estimated valuepricier than$529,69341% of homes49% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59996% of homes97% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than884 ft²10% of homes7% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac13% of homes17% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192443% of homes22% of homesalmost no homes

About 3948 Houghton Ave

How much is 3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA is $529,693 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $503,089 to $556,297. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA last sell?

3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA last sold on Jul 5, 2022 for $525,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA?

3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 884 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA built?

3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA?

3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA is assigned to Bryant School of Arts and Innovation (elementary), rated A-; Central Middle School of Arts and Innovation (middle), rated C-; Poly High School (high), rated B. All sit in Riverside Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA compare to other homes in Riverside 92501?

Among the 4,902 homes in Riverside 92501, it is worth more than 49% of them ($529,693 against a typical $530,743), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($599 against a typical $384), it is bigger than 7% of them (884 ft² against a typical 1,397 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1924 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Riverside County, it is worth more than 39% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3948 Houghton Ave, Riverside, CA was $6,126. The county assessed it at $557,133.

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