1236 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 92506 Property Records

Riverside County property record for 1236 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 92506

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$3,278 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
May 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN252-284-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN252-284-003

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,340 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,970 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area630 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1236 TOLKIEN RD
CityRIVERSIDE
StateCA
Zip92506-5395
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description.20 ACRES IN LOT 71 MB 168/078 TR 20312
Legal Tract20312
Legal Lot Number71
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Township / Civil DivisionRIVERSIDE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract42207

Owner

Source: Riverside County records, as of July 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5225 CANYON CREST DR, 71424, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-6301
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 3, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
May 20, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
May 20, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJul 27, 2020
Transfer Doc0000348225
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateAug 3, 2020
Property Address1236 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5395
Document Number0000348225
Map ReferenceMB 168 PG 78-82
Instrument DateJul 27, 2020
Instrument2020-0348225
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1236 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5395

Mortgage

Document Number0000348226
DateAug 3, 2020
Instrument2020-0348226
Lender
NameMOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateMay 20, 2019
Property Address1236 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5395
Document Number0000175105
Instrument DateMay 14, 2019
Instrument175105
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address1236 TOLKIEN RD RIVERSIDE CA 925065395, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5395

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateMay 20, 2019
Property Address1236 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5395
Document Number0000175104
Instrument DateMay 3, 2019
Instrument175104
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5225 CANYON CREST DR #71424 RIVERSIDE CA 925076301, 71424, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-6301

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Riverside County assessment roll, as of July 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyRiverside County
MunicipalityRiverside City
Unified School DistrictRiverside Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$296,170 (+2%) Land $65,049 Building $231,121
2025$3,278.00 (+3.8%)$290,364 (+4.04%) Land $63,774 Building $226,590
2023$3,158.00 (+1.9%)$279,092 Land $61,299 Building $217,793
2022$3,099.00
2021$674,730

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 48% of the US · lower than 71% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF RIVERSIDE
serves 302,776 people · EPA ID CA3310031
Water SourceGroundwater influenced by surface water
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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