A week ago today, Sunday, July 25, 2010, the Wood Streets Green Team organized a workshop entitled “Green Home Conversions with Riverside Public Utilities Rebates“. About 40 people (mostly Wood Streets residents) attended the workshop and heard Ryan Bullard from Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) explain the new Whole House Rebate Program, a tiered rebate that gets bigger…
What better way to spend time with family on a Saturday morning than by biking to the local Farmers’ Market in downtown Riverside near the famous Mission Inn. By riding our bikes, we don’t have to worry about where to park, we save money on gas, save wear and tear on our automobiles, spend quality time with family,…
The Riverside Downtown Farmers’ Market is a place for area farmers to sell their seasonal crops directly to customers. When Tara and I first heard about this, we had just started taking our healthy eating to the next level, so this was perfect timing. Instead of driving a car to the market and contributing to polluting the environment,…
[ SOLD for $350,000 — 9/16/2010 ] This amazing one-of-a-kind home sold in ONE day, for FULL PRICE in August 2010! Incredible views of Riverside go on forever and ever at this split-level hilltop home on quiet, prestigious Pachappa Hill! Built in 1945, this 4-bedroom (with two master bedroom suites), 2-bathroom home with over 2300 sq…
[ SOLD for $275,000 — 9/10/2010 ] Sold in less than a week, for FULL PRICE in August 2010! Welcome to paradise! One of the nicest homes and yards in this neighborhood, bar none! This turnkey 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 1555 sq ft, 2-story home sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Beginning with…
So many times, we take for granted all of the wonderful places and things to do in the cities where we live. Today, my friend Suzie encouraged me to wake earlier than usual and head out for a 5-mile walk along the City of Riverside’s historic Victoria Avenue. This 4-mile-long botanical and scenic parkway, which was…
Riverside’s Inland Empire Regional 8th Annual Chili Cook-off & Car/Cycle Show is this Saturday, May 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Magnolia Avenue from Van Buren to Jackson. There will be: Food Craft Fair Car/Cycle Show Beer Garden Little Mr. Hot Sauce & Little Miss Chili Peppers contests Are you an expert chili…
[ SOLD for $269,900 ] Text book cute! This historical 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single story cottage is approximately 1400 sq ft and was built in 1942 with Colonial Revival style detailing. This traditional single family residence has been designated as a “Structure of Merit” by the City of Riverside, and has been carefully maintained over…
[ SOLD for $269,900 ] Talk about curb appeal — and affordabilityl!!! The porch on this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom “Wood Streets” bungalow is just calling your name! With approx 1330 sq ft, this 1927 home boasts fresh interior paint, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, fireplace, large living room combined with formal dining area, central air and heat, spacious kitchen with dishwasher and…
[ SOLD for $335,000 ] “Wood Streets Neighborhood” two-story stucco Tudor Revival has been in the same family for many years! Built in 1931, this home is much larger than it appears! There are a total of 6 bedrooms (4 downstairs, 2 upstairs) and 3 bathrooms (2 downstairs, 1 upstairs). One of the bedrooms downstairs is smaller…
[ SOLD for $480,000 ] This one-of-a-kind 5 bedroom, 4 bath pool home is nestled and tucked away at the end of prestigious Arroyo Drive in the “Victoria” neighborhood of Riverside — you gotta see it to believe it! Privacy and fantastic views to die for! Sellers have spared no expense, from the brand new stove…
Homeowners in California and the nation continue to experience record foreclosures. The City of Riverside and The California Department of Corporations will be providing resource information to assist homeowners in distress. You are invited by the office of Assemblymember Brian Nestande (64th District) and Ted W. Lieu (53rd District) in partnership with Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge….
