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The Orchard

By Vicki Pedersen

Real Estate Agent with Pedersen Real Estate 01435175

August 29, 2008 07:56 AM

The Orchard

The Orchard is a wonderful and very unique neighborhood in the southwestern part of Riverside California with approximately 250 homes. If you haven't been there before and don't know where it is, that's not surprising. It is the hidden jewel of Riverside. And you will have a hard time finding another similar neighborhood.

The Orchard is located on La Sierra Ave - on a hillside south of Victoria Ave. It is above the smog that we sometimes experience in Riverside. It is easy to miss if you don't know where to find it. You enter the neighborhood from La Sierra by turning left on Orchard View Lane. It is just south of the KB Homes - Bridgeport and Stone Harbor development. You can also enter from McAllister Parkway.

The Orchard Riverside CA The Orchard is unique because of its location on a hillside and the lots are staggered at different elevations on the hillsides. Lots are a minimum of 1/2 acre and most are quite secluded - some are very secluded. Spectacular views and privacy are common in this development where the homes were built from 18 to 25 years ago. The tax rate is very low here and the HOA fee is about $35 per month. There is also an unofficial section of The Orchard where the homes are newer, built about 8 to 10 years ago. There are 97 homes in this newer development in The Orchard (called Orchard View) and the builder for these homes was Beazer Homes. These homes also have a minimum size of 1/2 acre lots and many have great views too.

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Schools, Shopping and More

The Orchard is a wonderful place to live. Some of the nicest people we have ever met live here. It is very secluded and yet convenient. It is two miles from the 91 freeway and a Metrolink station. Shopping and schools are nearby. It is located within the Riverside Unified School District. The public schools for The Orchard are:

Lake Mathews Elementary
Chemawa Middle School
Arlington High School

There are a number of wonderful private schools located within an easy driving distance.

Currently the freeway entrance/exit at La Sierra is under construction making the area around the 91 freeway a little difficult to navigate. But when this project is done and with the widening of La Sierra a couple of years ago, traffic will be a breeze. The 91/La Sierra exchange is scheduled to be complete in July of 2009. (Can't wait until then!)

Several great entertainment/shopping/dining areas are located within 15 minutes drive of The Orchard.

Dos Logos / Corona Crossings (less than 10 miles away)
Galleria at Tyler (Tyler Mall) (2.5 miles away)
Riverside Plaza (6 miles away)

If you have any questions about The Orchard or anywhere in Riverside, please feel free to contact us at (951) 840-5212 or you can go to our website Pedersen Team or send an email to vicki@pedersen-team.com. We personally love the Orchard and find great satisfaction in helping families purchase a home or sell a home in The Orchard. It is a WONDERFUL neighborhood and we highly recommend it.

Written and posted by: Vicki Pedersen, ABR, Pedersen Real Estate, Riverside/Corona, California, DRE# 01435715, Phone: 951-840-5212
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