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Foothills scenery in La Sierra Acres
La Sierra Acres is a semirural part of Riverside, which has several neighborhoods that include the name La Sierra, Spanish for "the mountain range." Mountains provide the backdrop to the neighborhood's residential streets, which have sidewalks alongside tall palms and pines, flowering plants and cacti.
In the mid-1800s, the area was part of a Mexican land grant. Today, untouched nature remains, and there are numerous outdoor points of interest. "There's all these foothills with trails for biking and hiking. Some people like to run them, and others like to ride their horses on them," says Loren Palmroth, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Corona. He began his real estate career as a loan officer and is a finance specialist.
The neighborhood is surrounded by nature, but it's not too far from city conveniences. Riverside's downtown is less than 9 miles away.
La Sierra Acres is not too far from surrounding nature and mountain views.
A Spanish-style home is seen in a semi-rural area of La Sierra Acres.
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Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, La Sierra Park
Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, a 1,500-acre nature preserve, has wetland bird habitats, a nature center and 25 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. An expansion of the Santa Ana River Trail will connect multiple parks, including La Sierra Park, with the trail stretching 110 miles from San Bernardino County National Forest to Huntington Beach.
In the southwest part of the neighborhood, La Sierra Park is about 19 acres and includes playgrounds, ball fields and basketball courts. La Sierra Senior Center and La Sierra Community Center are in separate buildings at the park. "La Sierra Park has a lot of community center activities," Palmroth says. There's youth basketball and cheerleading; for those 55 and older, there's fitness programming and bingo.
Enjoy the great outdoors at the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area.
La Sierra Park has several baseball diamond for competitive little league games.
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Ranch-style homes, large lots and 2020s developments
Most homes in La Sierra Acres are single-family. Many built in the 1940s through the '70s are ranch-style homes with attached garages. Prices range from $300,000s to the low $500,000s for fixer-uppers. Turn-key ready homes can range from the mid $500,000s to mid $900,000.
"There are homes for all sorts of incomes. Some were built in the last 15 to 20 years, and there are a lot of horse properties," Palmroth says. Properties with an acre or more typically start at $700,000.
Planned developments from the 2020s include Bushnell Estates in the south part of La Sierra Acres. Newer construction can come with modern features such as solar panels. Prices range from $655,000 to $725,000. Gated communities with homeowners associations may charge monthly fees of about $200.
La Sierra Acres homes have trimmed lawns and lots big enough to fit large backyards with pools.
Newer contemporary homes can be found in the La Sierra Acres neighborhood.
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Football wins for Norte Vista High, free bus
Public schools in La Sierra Acres are part of the Alvord Unified School District, including Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School and Loma Vista Middle School, each with a C-plus grade from Niche. Norte Vista High School has a B-minus. The high school's football team has won the River Valley League championship numerous times, including in 2023.
Anyone 18 and under with a valid ID can ride Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) buses for free. The buses accommodate skateboards and bicycles.
Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School
Norte Vista High School
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RTA, La Sierra Metrolink Station, airports
RTA's bus stops are along roads like Arlington Avenue and Tyler Street. The Riverside-La Sierra Metrolink Station is a few miles from the neighborhood. Trains travel the 55 miles west to Los Angeles, with or without a transfer, depending on the schedule. State Route 91 and Interstate 15 meet 6 miles from La Sierra Acres. A 100-mile trip south on I-15 will end in San Diego.
Riverside Municipal Airport is nearby for general aviation and aeronautical education, but the major airlines are at Ontario International Airport (OIA), 15 miles from La Sierra Acres. OIA has a telephone hotline for registering noise complaints, and both airports have online submission forms. LAX is 65 miles away.
La Sierra Acres residents can take the train going through Metrolink station.
Residents can utilize the bus system in La Sierra Acres
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Cielito Lindo karaoke, the Galleria at Tyler
There are restaurants close to home, such as Cielito Lindo, which serves Mexican favorites, including seafood dishes. Friday night, karaoke goes on until 1 a.m. Other stores include Chela's Bakery, La Mazorca Market and Family Dollar. Stater Bros Markets is on La Sierra Avenue.
It's a few miles to the Galleria at Tyler, one of the largest retail centers in the region, with over 150 stores and restaurants. AMC Tyler Galleria 16 plays first-run films. LA Kings Icetown Riverside offers open ice-skating sessions, hockey leagues, a skating academy and summer camps.
La Sierra Acres can shop departments stores like Macy’s at the Galleria at Tyler.
La Sierra Acres residents head to Cielito Lindo Restaurant for traditional Mexican food.
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Riverside Festival of Lights, RIFF
Seasonal celebration, the Riverside Festival of Lights, runs from November through December and includes a light switch-on ceremony, a public light displays competition, entertainment and ice skating. In late November, the Festival of Trees holiday fair is a free event with decorated holiday trees on display, craft vendors and dance performances. In April, the Riverside International Film Festival (RIFF) shows contemporary international and independent films, including world premieres. RIFF has been held for over two decades.
La Sierra Acres features a mix of new residential and rural properties.
Some homes in La Sierra Acres are located in the hills.
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Wildfire risk and mitigation for Riverside
Due to the region's climate, there's a substantial wildfire risk, and the city of Riverside has implemented yearly wildfire mitigation plans. Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) and the Riverside Fire Departments are involved in community outreach and public awareness campaigns. When building and remodeling, ignition-resistant materials can be used for exterior walls, and metal or tile roofing can take the place of wood and shingles. Homes should be stocked with fire tools like extinguishers, shovels and buckets and enough hoses for building coverage. Regular yard maintenance and removal of dead vegetation can help reduce the risk of fire.
You'll often find cacti in front of homes in La Sierra Acres.
Check out the gorgeous views from Hidden Valley Wildlife Area near La Sierra Acres.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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La Sierra Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in La Sierra Acres, Riverside sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in La Sierra Acres, Riverside over the last 12 months is $600,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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