Arlanza Multifamily Homes & Duplexes for Sale

Arlanza is an established neighborhood in Riverside, originally developed for World War Two troops. Today, it’s a youthful community with a median age of 32, featuring single-family homes within walking distance of schools. The neighborhood is bordered by the Santa Ana River to the north, rolling hills to the west, and commercial streets to the east, offering mountain views about 7 miles from downtown Riverside. Home styles include ranch-style houses with spacious yards and garages, as well as Spanish-style homes with stucco siding and terracotta tile roofs. The area is served by the Alvord Unified School District, with schools like Arlanza Elementary and Wells Middle nearby, and Norte Vista High, which has received a Civic Learning Award of Merit. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, which features 25 miles of trails for hikers and equestrians, and 8 miles of the Santa Ana River Trail for cyclists. Within Arlanza, Rutland Park and Bryant Park provide spaces for picnics, playgrounds, tennis courts, and a community center. Van Buren Boulevard hosts several storefronts and dining options, including Cardenas Markets for groceries and local eateries like Flo’s Farmhouse Café and Antojitos Mexicanos La Ribera. The Riverside Freeway offers connectivity across southern California, and the area is bikeable and walkable with several bus stops served by Riverside Transit. Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is less than 3 miles away, and Ontario International Airport is about 12 miles northwest. Arlanza Community Center offers activities like karate and cheerleading classes, while the Van Buren Drive-In Theatre and Swap Meet provides entertainment and shopping. The neighborhood has a wildfire risk in the north and a flood risk in the east, with the Arlanza Community Center’s cooling center offering relief from high temperatures.