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$796,938$257 / 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 $550,000 on Jun 14, 2019

8261 GARDENIA VISTA RD

RIVERSIDE, CA 92508
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,098 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
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

$797K
$759K low$834K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · Jun 14, 2019
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.$320,986
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$256,789
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.55%
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.$475,952
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION · recorded Jun 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,684 (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.$625,801 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$113,781
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$512,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$613,531
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$623,070

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRIVERSIDE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.Tile
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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.

M
Amelia Earhart Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.3 mi
H
Martin Luther King High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Riverside Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92508These 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.26
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.315

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
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.37,730
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,323 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,856
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$155,505
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 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.Yes

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

8261 Gardenia Vista Rd 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Riverside County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Riverside County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Riverside County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Riverside 92508

What homes are worth in Riverside 92508

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

This home
$447K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Riverside 92508.

How it measures up in Riverside 92508

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverside 92508.

Estimated value$796,938
CheaperTypical $719,572Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $306Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area3,098 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrangecrestRiverside 92508Riverside County
Estimated valuepricier than$796,93881% of homes75% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25734% of homes26% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than3,098 ft²75% of homes77% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac63% of homes54% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than200480% of homes81% of homes75% of homes

About 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd

How much is 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA is $796,938 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $759,396 to $834,480. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA last sell?

8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA last sold on Jun 14, 2019 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA?

8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,098 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA built?

8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA?

8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA is assigned to Amelia Earhart Middle School (middle), rated A-; Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Martin Luther King High School (high), rated A. All sit in Riverside Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA compare to other homes in Riverside 92508?

Among the 10,165 homes in Riverside 92508, it is worth more than 75% of them ($796,938 against a typical $719,572), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($257 against a typical $306), it is bigger than 77% of them (3,098 ft² against a typical 2,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (2004 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Riverside County, it is worth more than 82% 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 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8261 Gardenia Vista Rd, Riverside, CA was $7,684. The county assessed it at $625,801.

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