Uniquely Riverside

Uniquely Riverside

Discover Your Home Here

Welcome to Riverside. A city of distinct neighborhoods and a variety of options to offer for the urban professional, families, and anyone seeking to find a place to call home. With a population that rivals many metropolitan areas, Riverside also offers countless opportunities for entertainment, dining, shopping, and education.

Riverside is known as the City of Arts and Innovation and works to create an attractive and desirable city for everyone. Offering everything from large agrarian estates, single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, and historic homes, Riverside has something available to meet the unique needs of current and future residents.

Vibrant Urban Living in Riverside

Nothing displays the true variety of housing options like the neighborhoods in and around Downtown Riverside. Here, you will find a diverse mix of modern, luxury one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in the newest structure to rise above the Downtown, The Mark. Further opportunities at the Imperial Hardware Lofts, Main+Nine, and Mission Lofts connect residents with the vibrant nightlife and cultural centers surrounding Main Street.

A short stroll from the center of Downtown, the history of Riverside shines brightly through the historic Victorian, Craftsman, Mission Revival, and bungalow-style single-family residences. Many of these homes date back to the founding of Riverside! The proximity to the Fairmount Park and sports fields of Bonaminio Park offers activities and a sense of belonging for families and residents.

Near to Downtown, the recently constructed Merrill Avenue Brownstones offer over 100 new urban apartments a short walk from the popular dining and shopping options in the Riverside Plaza and the Brockton Arcade. Here, you can plan the perfect date night or a family outing with the many offerings of these locations.

HISTORIC HOUSING THRIVES

Several neighborhoods exemplify Riverside’s historic architecture and beauty of the City. The Wood Streets are a perfect location for design lovers to call home. Predominantly composed of single-family homes built before World War II, the neighborhood maintains its 1920s character through a strict grid layout and beautiful landscaping.

Homes in this area are conveniently located to education centers, Riverside City College, and the University of California, Riverside, shopping, and dining in both Downtown and Magnolia Center. If you are looking for the perfect blend of historic architecture and modern amenities, the Wood Streets offer a place for your next family home or investment opportunity.

GREENBELT PLACES OFFER OPEN SPACES

Following the picturesque Victoria Avenue, the Arlington Heights neighborhood highlights the City’s longstanding citrus heritage. Stroll or drive through long stretches of orange groves and agricultural properties dotted with single-family residences. This is an area of Riverside that is beloved by nature and agriculture lovers, set amid Riverside’s unique natural settings and rich agricultural history.

Residents in this region can find space and residential lots of five acres and greater. Many of these lots are filled with citrus, guava, avocado, and more, creating an opportunity for profit for potential buyers.

A GATEWAY TO RIVERSIDE: LA SIERRA

The neighborhoods of La Sierra, filled with single-family and ranch-style homes, create the western gateway of Riverside along the 91 Freeway. Named for its original Mexican land grant known as Rancho La Sierra de Sepulveda, La Sierra offers numerous housing options for families. Options include gated residential developments, rural style lots, and apartments near La Sierra University. La Sierra residents are a short drive from many shopping centers, restaurants, and modern amenities, including the Galleria at Tyler, the newly expanded Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Riverwalk, and Five-Points, a unique crossroads located at Hole and La Sierra Avenues.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO RIVERSIDE

Riverside has distinguished itself as a metropolis with immediate access to the 91, 215, and 60 freeways that drive commerce and efficient travel to the city. Access to these freeways provides residents with various routes for morning and evening commutes.

Individuals can find a wide range of housing options, including gated single-family housing communities, tract homes, and custom homes, and modern, luxury multi-family homes that are conveniently close to the La Sierra and Downtown Metrolink stations. Riverside has just about everything to offer, but if you ever need to head across town, access is just around the corner.

Riverside offers many unique housing options, from spacious lots and luxurious and modern apartments to historic homes. Each option creates a place for residents to call home and find a place of their own. Development of new housing is underway to create many opportunities for new and current Riversiders to find the perfect place.

ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURE

The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture, Riverside Art Museum, and soon-to-be revitalized Riverside Metropolitan Museum are steps away from residents in the Downtown area. As the City of Arts and Innovation, unique cultural options are a vital part of Riverside.

MULTI-GENERATIONAL (NEXT GEN) ADU

In an effort to support the housing needs of Riverside, the City has encouraged the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). These selfcontained housing units are located within, attached to, or on the same lot as another home and provide an opportunity for multi-generational housing, keeping families growing together.

SENIOR LIVING

Riverside offers a plethora of options for aging individuals. Enjoy countless senior-specific housing options, including single-family residences, apartments, or assisted living properties. Stay engaged with the community and friends through programs at the Janet Goeske Center and access assistance through organizations like Riverside Meals on Wheels.