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$1,007,708$306 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

4540 UNIVERSITY AVE

RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
5
Beds
2.8
Baths
3,292 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$931K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,918 (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.$361,147 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,596
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$263,551
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$354,067
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$797,130

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRIVERSIDE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1955
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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

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

M
Central Middle School of Arts and InnovationC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Magnolia Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.7 mi
H
Poly High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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%

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How this home compares

4540 University 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Riverside 92501
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Downtown Riverside
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Riverside 92501
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Downtown Riverside
  • 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
$365K$925K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$1,007,708
CheaperTypical $530,353Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$306
CheaperTypical $381Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area3,292 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,399 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 4540 University Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown RiversideRiverside 92501Riverside County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,007,70898% of homesalmost all homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30614% of homes19% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than3,292 ft²94% of homes97% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac88% of homes88% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than190915% of homes8% of homesalmost no homes

About 4540 University Ave

How much is 4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA is $1,007,708 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $931,353 to $1,084,063. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA last sell?

4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA?

4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA has 5 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 3,292 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA built?

4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA?

4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA is assigned to Central Middle School of Arts and Innovation (middle), rated C-; Magnolia Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA compare to other homes in Riverside 92501?

Among the 4,902 homes in Riverside 92501, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,007,708 against a typical $530,353), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($306 against a typical $381), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,292 ft² against a typical 1,399 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1909 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Riverside County, it is worth more than 92% 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 4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4540 University Ave, Riverside, CA was $3,918. The county assessed it at $361,147.

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