1279 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 92506 Property Records

Riverside County property record for 1279 Tolkien Rd, Riverside, CA 92506

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4.25 ba · 2,229 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.34 acres (14,810 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$483,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$7,036 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Second Mortgage
Jun 2023 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN252-283-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN252-283-027

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4.25 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,229 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,979 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area14,810 sqft (0.34 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1279 TOLKIEN RD
CityRIVERSIDE
StateCA
Zip92506-5396
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR180
Legal Description.34 ACRES IN LOT 67 MB 168/078 TR 20312
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO. 20312
Legal Tract20312
Legal Lot Number67
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Township / Civil DivisionRIVERSIDE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract42207

Owner

Source: Riverside County records · APN 252-283-027

Assessment roll updated July 29, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address1279 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 17, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
SCHOOLSFIRST FCU
Jun 26, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 03, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WATERMARK CAPITAL INC
May 25, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
WATERMARK CAP
Jun 30, 2017Correction Deed · Line of Credit
CITY NATIONAL BANK
Jun 30, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018211656
Last Transfer DateJun 26, 2023
Transfer Doc0000181903
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Property Address1279 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 05, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 56066, RIVERSIDE, CA 92517-0966

Mortgage

Document Number0000347291
DateNov 17, 2023
Instrument2023-0347291
Lender
NameSCHOOLSFIRST FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 16, 2038

June 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateJun 26, 2023
Property Address1279 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396
Document Number0000181903
Map ReferenceMB 168 PG 78-82
Instrument DateJun 26, 2023
Instrument2023-0181903
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1279 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Property Address1279 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1279 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396

Mortgage

Document Number0000414465
DateSep 03, 2020
Instrument2020-0414465
Lender
NameWATERMARK CAPITAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92618
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 01, 2050

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateMay 25, 2018
Property Address1279 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396
Document Number0000211656
Instrument DateApr 30, 2018
Instrument211656
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 04, 2018
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE RIVERSIDE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,062.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address1279 TOLKIEN RD RIVERSIDE CA 925065396, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396

Mortgage

Document Number211657
DateMay 25, 2018
Instrument211657
Lender
NameWATERMARK CAP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92618
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 24, 2048

June 2017: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateJun 30, 2017
Property Address1279 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396
Document Number0000270029
Map ReferenceMB 168 PG 78-82
Instrument DateJun 20, 2017
Instrument2017-0270029
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2021
Title CompanyCORINTHIAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust

Mortgage

Document Number0000270030
DateJun 30, 2017
Instrument2017-0270030
Lender
NameCITY NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressEL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

June 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateJun 30, 2017
Property Address1279 TOLKIEN RD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396
Document Number0000270028
Instrument DateJun 20, 2017
Instrument270028
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 13, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1279 TOLKIEN RD RIVERSIDE CA 925065396, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506-5396

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Riverside County records · Assessment roll updated July 29, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$641,597 (+2%) Land $116,056 Building $525,541
2025$7,036.00 (+3.85%)$629,018 (+19.08%) Land $113,781 Building $515,237
2023$6,775.00 (+16.49%)$528,229 (+2%) Land $109,363 Building $418,866
2022$5,816.00$517,872 Land $107,219 Building $410,653
2021$486,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 14, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

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

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile USA.

Based on FCC filings for 458 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCITY OF RIVERSIDE
serves 302,776 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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