2838 Rumsey Drive, Riverside Property Listing: MLS® #IV25178400

HISTORIC RUMSEY DRIVE- THE HISTORIC "POLO BARN HOUSE"- Possibly one of Riverside's most storied properties, this home was created from a barn that originally sheltered horses for the Riverside Tennis and Polo Club (later evolving into Victoria Club) in the 1950s. Preceding the incorporation of The Victoria Club it was known as the Riverside Golf and Polo Club. The Polo fields were located just south of Central Avenue where the field side stables and original clubhouse exist today converted into residences when the "Sungold" Tract was developed in the mid 1950s! This structure was converted to a residence as well and expanded and improved by each of the four subsequent owners over the last 70 years. If Martha Stewart ever resided in Riverside this would have been her home and studio! The main living area is comprised of the original main barn with the original wood beamed ceiling, horizontal random Redwood paneling, hand-set stone floors and the addition of a stunning massive brick fireplace. The warmth and charm exhibited in this rambling residence is truly unique and leaves all who visit with a special experience. Once the home of noted life-style author Emily Barnes and featured in several magazines including House Beautiful, Sunset and Better Homes and Gardens the house and grounds afford the opportunity to reside in a truly unique setting. Amenities abound including the separate 200SF Great Room with brick fireplace; Pool/spa courtyard with raised wood deck and outdoor kitchen; vegetable and multiple flower gardens; The front of the property is highlighted by the old gr

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  • MLS® #: IV25178400
  • 2838 Rumsey Drive
  • Riverside, CA 92506
  • $1,695,000
  • 4 Beds, 5 Bath, 3526 SqFt, 1.15 Acres
  • Office: Compass

HISTORIC RUMSEY DRIVE- THE HISTORIC "POLO BARN HOUSE"- Possibly one of Riverside's most storied properties, this home was created from a barn that originally sheltered horses for the Riverside Tennis and Polo Club (later evolving into Victoria Club) in the 1950s. Preceding the incorporation of The Victoria Club it was known as the Riverside Golf and Polo Club. The Polo fields were located just south of Central Avenue where the field side stables and original clubhouse exist today converted into residences when the "Sungold" Tract was developed in the mid 1950s! This structure was converted to a residence as well and expanded and improved by each of the four subsequent owners over the last 70 years. If Martha Stewart ever resided in Riverside this would have been her home and studio! The main living area is comprised of the original main barn with the original wood beamed ceiling, horizontal random Redwood paneling, hand-set stone floors and the addition of a stunning massive brick fireplace. The warmth and charm exhibited in this rambling residence is truly unique and leaves all who visit with a special experience. Once the home of noted life-style author Emily Barnes and featured in several magazines including House Beautiful, Sunset and Better Homes and Gardens the house and grounds afford the opportunity to reside in a truly unique setting. Amenities abound including the separate 200SF Great Room with brick fireplace; Pool/spa courtyard with raised wood deck and outdoor kitchen; vegetable and multiple flower gardens; The front of the property is highlighted by the old gr

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Essential Information

  • MLS® #IV25178400
  • Listing Price$1,695,000
  • List Price per Square Foot$480.71
  • Date ListedAugust 7th, 2025
  • Days on Market4
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms5.00
  • Full Baths3
  • Half Baths2
  • Square Footage3,526
  • Acres1.15
  • Lot Sq.Ft.50,094
  • Garage Parking2
  • Year Built1951
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeDetached
  • StyleCustom Built,Ranch,Traditional
  • StatusActive

Dues

  • Mello Roos Dues$68
  • Total Monthly Dues$5

Community Information

  • Address2838 Rumsey Drive
  • AreaRIV CTY-RIVERSIDE (92506)
  • SubdivisionVictoria
  • CityRiverside
  • CountyRiverside
  • StateCA
  • Zip Code92506

Amenities

  • Parking Spaces2
  • ParkingGarage,Garage - Single Door
  • Has PoolYes

Utilities

Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Phone Connected,Water Connected

View

Mountains/Hills,Neighborhood,Trees/Woods

Pool

Below Ground,Private,Gunite,Heated,Permits,Fenced,Filtered

Interior

  • HeatingZoned Areas,Forced Air Unit
  • FireplaceYes
  • # of Stories1
  • Stories1 Story

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings,Ceramic Counters,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Stone Counters,Tile Counters

Appliances

Dishwasher,Disposal,6 Burner Stove,Convection Oven,Double Oven,Electric Oven,Recirculated Exhaust Fan,Self Cleaning Oven,Water Line to Refr,Gas Range

Cooling

Central Forced Air,Electric,Dual

Fireplaces

FP in Dining Room,FP in Family Room,FP in Living Room,Patio/Outdoors,Masonry,Gas Starter,Raised Hearth

Exterior

  • RoofComposition,Shingle

Lot Description

Landscaped,Sprinklers In Front,Sprinklers In Rear

Construction

Brick,Wood,Flagstone,Clapboard,Rammed Earth

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Listing information last updated on September 2nd, 2025 at 4:10pm PDT.