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Parks and cultural hub flank neighborhood streets
Thanks to its unique layout, Downtown Riverside caters to urban, suburban and rural sensibilities. The cultural heartbeat of the Inland Empire pulses within the eastern part of the community. Here, locals can stroll past museums, arts centers and the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the biggest Mission Revival building in the country. Parks parallel the Santa Ana River along the western portion of the neighborhood, while single-family homes are concentrated in the center of the community. History buffs, homebodies and nature lovers find that Downtown Riverside provides an equal balance of cultural attractions, quiet neighborhood streets and natural landscapes.
Downtown Riverside embraces the contrast between city life and quiet residential streets.
The Riverside Art Museum in Downtown Riverside offers classes and inspiration to the community.
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Home styles include Craftsmans and Mission Revivals
People move to Riverside “for multiple reasons, but mostly because the homes have a lot of original charm,” says Tyler Hungerford, 2023’s No. 1 Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Riverside. “Many were built before 1940. There are a lot of beautiful, classic Victorian houses.” Along leafy tree-lined streets, Downtown homes and buildings display much of California’s unique architectural history. The diverse selection of homes includes luxury estates, single-family houses and apartment complexes, with styles ranging from Mission Revival to Craftsman. Prices range from about $425,000 to $970,000. Apartment complex rates range from about $2,100 to $3,545 monthly. Residents generally live on wide streets within a short walk or bike ride from schools, parks and shops.
Find award-winning neighborhoods with Craftsmen and Mission Revival homes in Downtown Riverside.
A quaint Mission Revival-style home found in downtown Riverside.
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Local restaurants, bars and the farmers market
The downtown street grid was designed long before the advent of the automobile, which makes it quite pedestrian-friendly. Every Wednesday, residents gather at Downtown Farmers Market to browse the offerings of local vendors. One of the many Main Street restaurants is Antonious’ Pizza Café, a family-run pizza joint dishing out pizzas, pasta and salads since 1984. For a creative ambiance and a latte, Back to the Grind is an airy local coffeehouse that hosts poetry readings and live music performances. Nightlife options include Aurea Vista Night Club and Bar and Art’s Bar & Grill. Finally, residents can grab groceries from Maxi Foods Market, Los Novillos Market or Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods.
Ride your bike over to The Main Street Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Riverside.
The Riverside Farmers Market opens year-round on Wednesdays in beautiful downtown.
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Relax by the pool at the historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in Downtown Riverside.
The pulse of arts and culture
Historical museums and music venues line the downtown thoroughfare of Mission Inn Avenue, named for the historic hotel and spa. “The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa is our most prominent feature,” Hungerford says. Locals use it as a landmark to describe the location of nearby restaurants and attractions, as in, “‘Oh, that’s over by the Mission Inn.’ Everybody knows about it. It’s got the number one Christmas lights show in the country. And the arts scene in Riverside is growing,” Hungerford says. For example, the Riverside Art Museum hosts art classes and workshops to the public, and the Fox Performing Arts Center has showcased live music and theater performances since 1929.
Nearby schools and higher education
Students in Downtown Riverside may attend Bryant Elementary, rated B-plus on Niche and Central Middle School of Art and Innovation, rated B-minus. Central Middle offers an after-school program, PRIMEtime, which allows for academic and social enrichment and support. The area is also served by Lincoln High, rated C-plus. Two opportunities for higher education are nearby: Riverside City College is located in the neighborhood, and University of California, Riverside is about 3 miles east.
Students are the top priority at Bryant Elementary in Downtown Riverside.
A welcoming entrance is seen at Central Middle School in Riverside.
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Large expanse of natural landscape along Santa Ana River
Parks parallel to the Santa Ana River provide residents with picturesque views and opportunities to hike and bike. At the top of Mount Rubidoux Park, Riverside’s annual Easter Sunrise service takes place. This tradition for over a century is the oldest outdoor continuously running non-denominational service in the country. Next to Mount Rubidoux Park, Fairmount Golf Course and Fairmount Park encircle Lake Evans, a popular fishing spot.
Visit the historical Peace Tower and Bridge at Mt. Rubidoux in Downtown Riverside.
Practice your drive at Fairmount Golf Course in Downtown Riverside.
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Walkable downtown & proximity to major highways
There are bike lanes along Market Street and Magnolia Avenue and several bus stops serve the area. Downtown Riverside is bordered by Route 91 and Route 60; at the interchange at the northeast corner of the neighborhood, commuters can use Interstate 215. Riverside Community Hospital is located at the southern edge of the neighborhood and Ontario International Airport is about 15 miles west.
Route 91 is right next to downtown Riveride.
Residents have convenient access to public bus lines in Downtown Riverside.
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Escaping the heat
According to Risk Factor, Downtown Riverside is at risk for severe heat, extreme air quality and wildfires. However, Riverside Main Library and White Park-Dales Senior Center function as cooling centers, where people can relax in the air conditioning when temperatures reach or exceed 97 degrees.
Riverside Tamale Festival is an annual held at the beautiful historic White Park in Downtown.
The Riverside Main Library in Downtown was built in 2021 and was designed by Johnson Favara.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Riverside
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Riverside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Riverside, Riverside sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Riverside, Riverside over the last 12 months is $600,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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