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Historic citrus area with shopping centers and major roadways
Three miles from downtown Riverside, the historic Magnolia Center neighborhood offers panoramic views of the San Bernardino Mountains alongside restaurants, retail and recreation options. The area was part of the Inland Empire’s massive citriculture industry and was one of Riverside’s first neighborhoods. Now, this centrally located community is called a ‘second downtown’ thanks to its commercial districts. “Magnolia Center is a charming neighborhood with nice schools and parks. My office is there, and I like the area very much. It’s centrally located, with easy access to shopping, schools and freeways. There are lots of ranch-style houses and some Spanish-style, so a good mix,” says Kendra Hartsell, a broker and owner at Re/Max Horizon with 30 years of experience.
Indulge in a delightful shopping experience at California Plaza in Magnolia Center.
Large trees line many residential streets in the Magnolia Center neighborhood.
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Riverside’s ‘Second Downtown’
The neighborhood has several large commercial districts along Magnolia Avenue and California State Route 91. There are many chain restaurants in the area, in addition to locally owned eateries making a wide variety of cuisines. Ooka has been serving sushi and Japanese dishes since 2005. It has a hibachi area where guests can watch their dinners being prepared and a selection of innovative Asian-inspired desserts. P.S. I Crepe You is a coffee and crepe shop with sweet and savory food options alongside a rotating menu of seasonal specials. Founded in 2003, Baker’s Dozen Donuts is a breakfast and lunch spot where meals are made by hand. From smoothies to pastries to sandwiches, this eatery uses the freshest ingredients available. Open-air Riverside Plaza has more than 50 retailers, restaurants and entertainment options, while Magnolia Town Center Shopping Center has a Ralphs grocery, locally owned and chain restaurants and a variety of stores. Trader Joe’s in the east of the neighborhood keeps locals in pantry and specialty items.
The Backstreet Restaurant in Magnolia Center offers a variety of delicious sandwich options.
Magnolia Center is located in Riverside County, California.
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Public transportation, sidewalks and significant roadways
Magnolia Center is a very walkable community with sidewalks connecting subdivisions. Bike lanes run down major streets like Magnolia Avenue, and bus routes run through the neighborhood to downtown. "The public transportation system in Riverside is pretty good about consistently arriving every hour, so it’s really easy to get from one side of the town to the other. What’s great about Magnolia Center is that you can get to downtown Riverside while going down one major street (Magnolia Avenue) and go to Corona or Norco using that same street. It's fascinating just how smack dab in the city we are,” says Kassandra Rangel, a Marcy Library associate and long-time Riverside resident. Central, Arlington, Jurupa and Dewey Avenues are other significant neighborhood streets. CA-91 borders the area, and Interstate 215 is less than five miles away. The Riverside Medical Clinic-Brockton is found in the community's southern portion, and Ontario International Airport is less than 18 miles from Magnolia Center.
Magnolia Center borders California State Route 91, which traverses east to west.
The RTA bus system runs in and around the Magnolia Center community for ease of travel.
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Local green spaces and nearby mountain preserves
Riverside not only has several green spaces, but it is also near miles of hiking trails. It is home to the Parent Naval Orange Tree, a historic landmark that is one of two citrus trees planted in 1873 and helped start California’s citriculture industry. Low Park is a wedge-shaped pocket green space between Magnolia and Palm Avenues. It has shade trees for relaxing under and open areas for kite flying or games of catch. Shamel Park contains tennis courts, playgrounds, a seasonal swimming pool and baseball fields. In fact, the nine-acre park hosts the Magnolia Center Little League each spring and summer. Box Springs Mountain Reserve lies 15 miles east of Magnolia Center and covers over 3,400 acres. The preserve has views of Riverside and Moreno Valley and miles of multi-use trails.
Low Park offers locals and visitors plenty of green space, perfect for having a picnic.
Residents of Magnolia Center enjoying Shamel Park.
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Midcentury housing in a former citrus grove
Magnolia Center has a nearly even split of renters and owners, which isn’t surprising considering the number of apartments in the area. However, detached single-family dwellings still make up most of the neighborhood. This was a small citrus farming area until a housing boom after WWII, meaning many homes here were built in the 1950s or earlier. The community has a variety of architectural styles, thanks to this. Ranch-style houses, Craftsmen and condominiums line the tree-shaded combination of straight streets and gently curving roads. Homes sell for a median price of $580,000 after 27 days on the market, although prices range from $320,000 to $700,000 overall.
This quaint craftsman-style home is nestled in the Magnolia Center neighborhood.
There are many styles of homes in Magnolia Center such as these Mediterrean-inspired homes.
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Technology, summer and arts programs
Niche B-plus-rated Pachappa Elementary offers an after-school program and a summer camp to keep kids learning year-round. C-rated Sierra Middle provides each student with a Chromebook for coursework each year. B-rated Ramona High is home to the district’s only Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Program. The school has a nationally recognized band and a performing arts center on its 55-acre campus. The neighborhood is also near California Baptist University, Riverside City College and the University of California-Riverside.
Sierra Middle School caters to the middle school students of Magnolia Center.
High school students of Magnolia Center would attend the Romona High School.
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Wildfires, earthquakes and extreme heat
Magnolia Center faces a chance of wildfires and earthquakes. To combat these natural disasters, the city ensures buildings are up to current construction standards, flammable materials are kept away from homes and residents are part of the emergency alert system. Riverside City Fire Station 3 is located at the neighborhood’s eastern border for fast response times. The neighborhood also hosts a cooling center at Marcy Library to help keep people safe and cool in the summer heat.
Just three miles outside downtown Riverside, Magnolia Center is a quiet, residential community.
Families enjoy walking the tree lined residential streets of Magnolia Center.
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I have eaten at several local places here and enjoy most of them.
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4/13/2015Niche Review
Currently the drought is hitting this city terribly. The water levels have never been this low. People do not understand how crucial it is that we conserve our water and be mindful of the energy we use. We should let all of our lawns die and only water our flower beds. Each family should time their showers so that water can be saved.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Magnolia Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Magnolia Center, Riverside sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Magnolia Center, Riverside over the last 12 months is $585,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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