3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 1,321 SQUARE FEET | 6,098 SQFT LOT | BUILT 1930 | Offered at $699,900
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In March of 1929, the Elmwood Tract No. 1 was a welcome addition to the Wood Streets neighborhood. It featured ornamental Marbelite lampposts, Portland cement sidewalks, curbs and gutters, 46 new lots, and a small neighborhood park. This home at 3556 Elmwood Drive was built the following year in the popular Spanish Revival style. Since then, the trees have grown into a mature canopy, the neighborhood has filled in, and these homes have transitioned from modern to classic vintage. What hasn’t changed is the appeal of this neighborhood, with its charming revival bungalows, great schools, and easy access to both Downtown Riverside and the thriving hub of Midtown. Inside, the home features a wonderful living room with fireplace that flows into the dining room through a decorative arched doorway. The kitchen has been beautifully remodeled to significantly expand the living and prep space, while the vintage bathroom has been thoughtfully preserved. The main house offers two bedrooms and one full bathroom, plus there is an additional detached studio in back with its own remodeled 3/4 bathroom. A private side yard with fruit trees and a two-car garage complete this quaint Wood Streets Spanish Revival.
The Wood Streets, A Short History
In 1913 the Tequesquite Arroyo was filled along Magnolia avenue, making possible an easier route to the next phase of the city’s development. This neighborhood became The Wood Streets and has matured to become one of the city’s most prized neighborhoods. Walking these streets you feel a certain calm, park-like atmosphere. The mature trees create a dense canopy in some areas while in others simply provide a sense of age, their size being a marker of the years that have passed. Most homes are quaint and cozy though there are also examples of estate-like properties built for wealthy owners that wanted to escape the hustle of Downtown Riverside.
City of Riverside
The heart of the Inland Empire, Riverside offers an extraordinary blend of historic charm, forward-thinking economic growth, and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle that presents a compelling alternative to coastal congestion. Founded in the 1870s, Riverside became the prosperous birthplace of the California citrus industry, a heritage still visible today in its lush greenbelts, historic landmark homes as well as stunning civic architecture and of course the world-renowned Mission Inn Hotel. Today, it is a dynamic, growing city of roughly 320,000 residents, characterized by a diverse, highly educated demographic fueled by UC Riverside, Cal Baptist University, La Sierra University and Riverside Community College. This deep talent pool has catalyzed massive economic development, transforming the city into a thriving hub for technology, healthcare, logistical innovation, and green enterprise, all supported by a business-friendly infrastructure that attracts professionals and families from across the nation.
Peace Tower on Mount Rubidoux, 1926
For out-of-area buyers seeking the quintessential Southern California experience without sacrificing space or tranquility, Riverside’s deliberate urban planning stands out. Recent City Council decisions have heavily emphasized smart growth, downtown revitalization, and transit-oriented development, while simultaneously enforcing strict voter-approved conservation initiatives like Proposition R and Measure C. These unique local mandates permanently protect the city’s spectacular natural topography including its craggy granite hillsides and deep arroyos from the dense suburban sprawl seen elsewhere in the region.
Crucially for relocators, Riverside serves as the ultimate geographical anchor for Southern California exploration. It is uniquely and centrally located, putting world-class Pacific beaches, wild snow-capped mountain ranges, and globally unique desert landscapes all within about an hour’s drive. Riverside residents also enjoy easy access to three distinct metropolitan powerhouse regions, each offering its own world of activities: the cultural landmarks, entertainment industry, and culinary scenes of Los Angeles; the pristine coastal luxury, shopping, and theme parks of Orange County; and the relaxed, sun-drenched coastal vibes and historic districts of San Diego.
Nowhere is this harmonious balance between regional connectivity, premium luxury, and preserved nature more evident than in Alessandro Heights. For a discerning buyer relocating from out of state, Alessandro Heights represents the pinnacle of Riverside real estate, where grand custom estate homes are seamlessly carved into rolling hills and rugged ridgelines. Positioned between the Alessandro and Prenda Arroyos, this exclusive enclave offers panoramic, high-altitude views of the region and unmatched natural privacy. Because the surrounding canyons and native coastal sage scrub are contractually protected as vital wildlife corridors, residents enjoy a serene, estate-shielded lifestyle that feels entirely removed from the world, yet sits just minutes from a booming metropolitan center and the very best that Southern California has to offer.
6809 BROCKTON AVENUE, RIVERSIDE CA 92506 (951) 961-1609 CALRE#01922817