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$535,060$516 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

8978 BRUCE AVE

RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,036 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$535K
$499K low$571K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,540 (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.$130,192 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,274
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,918
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$127,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$342,000

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.0.26
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.Rock / Gravel
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.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Terrace Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Norte Vista High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Loma Vista Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Alvord Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92503These 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.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.290

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
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.96,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,949 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,069
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,138
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 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

8978 Bruce 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Riverside 92503
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Riverside County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Riverside County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Arlanza
  • Older than 92% of homes in Riverside County

What homes are worth in Riverside 92503

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

This home
$380K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Riverside 92503.

How it measures up in Riverside 92503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverside 92503.

Estimated value$535,060
CheaperTypical $598,475Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$516
CheaperTypical $379Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 8978 Bruce Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArlanzaRiverside 92503Riverside County
Estimated valuepricier than$535,06032% of homes24% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51682% of homes92% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,036 ft²20% of homes11% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac89% of homes74% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than195733% of homes18% of homes8% of homes

About 8978 Bruce Ave

How much is 8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA is $535,060 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $499,460 to $570,660. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA last sell?

8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA?

8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,036 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA built?

8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA?

8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA is assigned to Terrace Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Norte Vista High School (high), rated C; Loma Vista Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Alvord Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA compare to other homes in Riverside 92503?

Among the 21,420 homes in Riverside 92503, it is worth more than 24% of them ($535,060 against a typical $598,475), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($516 against a typical $379), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,036 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1957 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Riverside County, it is worth more than 38% 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 8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8978 Bruce Ave, Riverside, CA was $1,540. The county assessed it at $130,192.

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