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Riverside CA - The Orchard - Wonderful Neighborhood

Riverside CA 92503 - THE ORCHARD

The Orchard is a wonderful and very unique neighborhood in the southwestern part of Riverside with approximately 250 homes. If you haven't been there before and don't know where it is, that's not surprising. It is the hidden jewel of Riverside. And you will have a hard time finding another similar neighborhood.

The Orchard is located on La Sierra Ave - on a hillside south of Victoria Ave. It is above the smog that we sometimes experience in Riverside. It is easy to miss if you don't know where to find it. You enter the neighborhood from La Sierra by turning left on Orchard View Lane. It is just south of the KB Homes - Bridgeport and Stone Harbor development. You can also enter from McAllister Parkway.

The Orchard is unique because of its location on a hillside and the lots are staggered at different elevations on the hillsides. Lots are a minimum of 1/2 acre and most are quite secluded - some are very secluded. Spectacular views and privacy are common in this development where the homes were built from 18 to 25 years ago. The tax rate is very low here and the HOA fee is only $31 per month. There is also an unofficial section of The Orchard where the homes are newer, built about 6 to 8 years ago. There are 97 homes in this newer development in The Orchard and the builder for these homes was Beazer Homes. These homes also have a i= of 1/2 acre lots and many have great views too.
Real Estate in The Orchard

Only one home has sold in the last three months, a 2143 sq ft pool home on Praed St sold in June 2008 for $480,000. There is one home that is currently in escrow, a foreclosure on Citrus Wood that has been vacant for a very long time. It was listed at an unheard of low price of $319,200 and went into escrow within a couple of days. Currently, there are several homes for sale including foreclosures, short sales, and regular sales.

Schools, Dining and More

The Orchard is a wonderful place to live. Some of the nicest people we have ever met live here. It is very secluded and yet convenient. It is two miles from the 91 freeway and a Metrolink station. Shopping and schools are nearby. It is located within the Riverside Unified School District. The public schools for The Orchard are:

  • Lake Mathews Elementary
  • Chemawa Middle School
  • Arlington High School

There are a number of wonderful private schools located within an easy driving distance.

Currently the freeway entrance/exit at La Sierra is under construction making the area around the 91 freeway a little difficult to navigate. But when this project is done and with the widening of La Sierra a couple of years ago, traffic will be a breeze. The 91/La Sierra exchange is scheduled to be complete in July of 2009. (Can't wait until then!)

Several great entertainment/shopping/dining areas are located within 15 minutes drive of The Orchard.

If you have any questions about The Orchard or anywhere in Riverside, please feel free to contact us at (951) 840-5212 or you can go to our website Pedersen Team. We personally love the Orchard and find great satisfaction in helping families purchase a home or sell a home in The Orchard. It is a WONDERFUL neighborhood and we highly recommend it.

This photo that we took in The Orchard one evening of a stormy sunset. (We don't see storms very often in Southern California - so I just had to take a photo.)

The Orchard - Riverside CA
Posted Friday Aug 29