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The Elijah Parking Residence: 1928 Andalusian Revival

4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 3,606 SQUARE FEET | 23,522 SF LOT | BUILT 1928 | Offered at $1,400,000 — • — The Elijah Parker Residence is a masterpiece of Andalusian Revival architecture rooted in the rugged natural setting of the Mount Rubidoux Historic District. It was designed by Robert Spurgeon Jr, a…

1924 Spanish Revival Duplex in Downtown Riverside

2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,216 SQUARE FEET | 5,227 SF LOT | BUILT 1925 | Sold for $630,000 — • — This quaint 1924 Spanish duplex is located in my favorite lesser-known section of Downtown Riverside; Fairmount Heights. There are several tract maps from the 1890s that bear this name and it…

Spectacular 1908 California Craftsman in the Mount Rubidoux Historic District

4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 2,689 SQUARE FEET | 15,246 SQFT LOT | BUILT 1908 | Sold $1,025,000 — • — Elevated on the eastern slope of Little Rubidoux, this quintessential California Craftsman sits proudly among a collection of equally distinguished homes. Classic architectural details are proudly displayed, from clinker-brick masonry and weatherboard siding…

1929 Italianate Estate in Riverside’s Historic Greenbelt

5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS | 4,858 SQUARE FEET | 2.56 Acre LOT | BUILT 1929 | Sold $2,000,000 — • — This home is located in Arlington Heights, the Historic Greenbelt of Riverside. It is a very rare original Orchard Home set on a long private driveway making your approach to the home feel…

1909 Italianate and Spanish Renaissance home in Downtown Riverside

5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 2,996 SQUARE FEET | 9,583 SF LOT | BUILT 1909 | Sold $890,000 — • — Originally built in 1909 and thoughtfully reimagined in 1937 by G. Stanley Wilson, arguably Riverside’s most prolific architect, this remarkable home is a one-of-a-kind treasure in the city’s historic core. Wilson, best…

Casa Amapola, Andalusian Revival in Rockledge Park, Riverside, Ca.

1927 Spanish Farmhouse Revival: Casa Amapola

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 2,134 SQUARE FEET | 19,602 SF LOT | BUILT 1927 | Sold for $1,175,000 — • — Hi I’m Andrew and it’s my pleasure and privilege to introduce you to Casa Amapola. This home was built in 1927 by award winning contractor Fred Barker and designed by one…

1949 Mediterranean Revival in the Mount Rubidoux Historic District

4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 2800 SQUARE FEET | 8276 SF LOT | BUILT 1949 | Sold for $915,000 — • — Perched on the west facing slopes of Little Mount Rubidoux this Mediterranean inspired home will transport you across the seas. You might find yourself in Southern Spain, or Sicily; Athens…

English Tudor Revival in Downtown Riverside

4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 2658 SQUARE FEET | 11761 SF LOT | BUILT 1922 | Sold for 1,054, 789 — • — This impressive English Tudor Revival was designed by local architect Welmer P. Lamar and built in 1922 for Brooks and Clara Lowentrout. Many “Revival styles” were popular in the 1920’s as…

4450 4th street, Colony Heights Historic District

4450 Fourth Street, Colony Heights Craftsman, Sold

5 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 3328 SQUARE FEET | 7841 SF LOT | BUILT 1910 | Sold $894,000 — • — Welcome to this 1910 Craftsman home located in the Colony Heights Historic District of Downtown Riverside. This neighborhood is characterized by shady tree lined streets, historic homes representing a variety of architectural styles…

French Eclectic Home in Downtown Riverside

French Eclectic in Downtown Riverside’s Colony Heights Historic District

3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 2373 SQUARE FEET | 8,712 SF LOT | BUILT 1923 | SOLD $800,000 — • — The Alec Morrison Home is a rare example of French Eclectic architecture in Downtown Riverside’s Historic District of Colony Heights. In the 1920’s, this style became extremely popular in America as returning WWI…

The Elijah Parking Residence: 1928 Andalusian Revival

1924 Spanish Revival Duplex in Downtown Riverside

Spectacular 1908 California Craftsman in the Mount Rubidoux Historic District

1929 Italianate Estate in Riverside’s Historic Greenbelt

1909 Italianate and Spanish Renaissance home in Downtown Riverside

1927 Spanish Farmhouse Revival: Casa Amapola

1949 Mediterranean Revival in the Mount Rubidoux Historic District

English Tudor Revival in Downtown Riverside

4450 Fourth Street, Colony Heights Craftsman, Sold

French Eclectic in Downtown Riverside’s Colony Heights Historic District

ANDREW VILLALOBOS

I originally moved to Riverside to study Philosophy at UC Riverside and play for the Division 1 Men’s Soccer Team. While those years sharpened my analytical mind and competitive drive, which has helped me in the real estate industry, it was the city itself that captured my heart. The more I explored Riverside, the more I fell in love with its history, the stories of previous generations told through the diverse architectural styles of our neighborhoods.

After discovering the unique charm of the Wood Streets and the city’s grandest historic estates, there was no going back. I dedicated myself to this niche, and since 2013, I have built a distinguished portfolio specializing in the preservation and sale of vintage homes. My approach is informed by my own hands-on experience; restoring a 1932 Andalusian Farmhouse taught me exactly what it takes to care for these properties, ensuring my clients receive the specialized guidance their historic investments deserve.

In 2022, my wife Sophie and I took a two-year sabbatical to travel the world, visiting 32 countries across five continents. It was a life-changing experience that allowed me to see the world, and now our city with new eyes. I’m proud to call Riverside home and even prouder to help protect the historic character that makes it so beautiful. When I'm not home helping clients purchase, sell or restore historic properties you'll find me running ultra-marathons, mountaineering or traveling to some far off country in search of adventure!

ANDREW VILLALOBOS

Latest Blog

Spring 2026 Riverside Vintage Market Update

This is a specific look at vintage real estate here in Riverside over the last 3 months. When people call me to evaluate their homes this information becomes a starting point as there are so many factors that contribute to home value and even more that have an influence at the time of sale. This…

Mount Rubidoux Historic District, Riverside California

Little Mount Rubidoux and the Mount Rubidoux Historic District is one of the most impressive neighborhoods in the City of Riverside. I’m biased of course because I love historic homes and I love nature; and it’s in this neighborhood where those two worlds are inextricably intertwined. In 1908 around the tail end of Riverside’s wealthiest…

A22-5.253 4631 Ladera Lane Elijah Parker home Robert Spurgeon, architect 1927 (2)

Spurgeon Jr’s Spanish Homes in Riverside, California

Robert Spurgeon Jr is a fascinating character in the rich and varied history of this City of Riverside. He did not spend an enormous amount of time here but his impact is lasting and represents a rapid ascent to architectural excellence. He was raised in a wealthy family, the son of a corporate attorney, and…

Casa Azul: Our visit to the home of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

Walking through the streets of Coyoacán was a welcome break from the intense nature of interior Ciudad de Mexico. We were now shaded by tropical trees and could hear the ancient bells of the Spanish Colonial churches. Eventually, we hit a wall of vibrant, cobalt blue and rustic red and knew we had found her…

A night storm had just passed in January

Our City Beautiful: Landmarks of the City of Riverside

LANDMARKS OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE 1. Mission Inn (3649 Mission Inn Avenue) Owner Frank A. Miller’s Mission Inn epitomizes his role as Riverside’s leading exponent of the Mission Revival style. Built between 1902 and 1932, the Inn’s architects included Arthur B. Benton, Myron Hunt and G. Stanley Wilson. The hotel originated on the site…

Casa Del Herrero: Southern California Spanish Revival masterpiece

I’ve been wanting to visit Casa Del Herrero for several years; ever since I came across the name George Washington Smith. There is so much information online and of course books that you can read to give you the history of the home and the architect so rather than regurgitate that information I’m just going…

Henry Jekel and wife at home on magnolia@0.5x

Architect Set City’s Style: Riverside Daily Press May 3rd, 1950

I lived on Linwood place in Riverside when I was going to junior high and high school. In those days all the youngsters walked to school, or rode their bikes, unless they lived far enough away, of course to qualify for school bus transportation. So twice a day, for every school day, I walked up…

Visiting the Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul

Among my favorite architectural styles is the Hanok house of South Korea. They were simple, beautiful, thoughtfully designed and peaceful. The courtyards were welcoming and had me wondering, yet again, why we didn’t build this way in 20th century America. The Hanok village is still a neighborhood where people live but several properties sprinkled throughout…

Running on Top of the World

It matters little what we get from the work we do, if we mean by that riches, power, or prestige (often it matters nothing at all!) But it matters absolutely and eternally what we become by or in the doing of it. -John Ruskin The Everest Marathon was a test of will,…

Andalusian Farmhouses in Riverside and their inspiration: The “Cortijo”

Spring was upon us. Had we not been traveling according to season, the cherry Blossoms in Kyoto would have been unmistakable evidence that it was time to move to the hotter parts of the world. We had Andalucia, Marrakech and Jerusalem to explore before summer and then planned to move north to Prague and Warsaw…