1601 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 Property Records

Riverside County property record for 1601 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details8,562 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.37 acres (16,117 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$400,000 (Dec 2002)
Tax Bill$4,729 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN250-170-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN250-170-007
Alternative APN
  • 121901019

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area8,562 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area16,117 sqft (0.37 acres)
Total Buildings6 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number121901019
Street Address1601 UNIVERSITY AVE
CityRIVERSIDE
StateCA
Zip92507-4458
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeC3
Legal Description.37 ACRES M/L IN POR LOT 57 MB 006/044 SB EAST RIVERSIDE LAND CO SUB
Legal SubdivisionEAST RIVERSIDE LAND CO SUB
Legal Lot Number57
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Township / Civil DivisionRIVERSIDE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract42209

Owner

1601 University Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2002.

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address28541 KALMIA AVE, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92555-6521
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 3, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 3, 2002 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 6, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2002718939
Prior Transfer DateMar 20, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000087871
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateOct 16, 2020
Property Address1601 UNIVERSITY AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-4458
Document Number0000498109
Instrument DateAug 27, 2020
Instrument498109
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address28541 KALMIA AVE MORENO VALLEY CA 925556521, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92555-6521

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 University Ave was $4,729.

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 Value
2026$420,997 (+2%) Land $262,943 Building $158,054
2025$4,729.00$412,743 Land $257,788 Building $154,955
2023$4,557.00 (+1.83%)$396,718 (+2%) Land $247,779 Building $148,939
2022$4,475.00$388,940 Land $242,921 Building $146,019

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1601 University Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 1601 University Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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