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Luxury living in Riverside: Casa de los Suenos

By Andrew Villalobos | July 8, 2026 | 0

6 BEDROOMS | 8 BATHROOMS | 10,600 SQUARE FEET | 2.48 ACRE LOT | BUILT 2000 | Offered at $5,895,000

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Welcome to Casa de Los Sueños, a residence that strikes the perfect balance between cohesive design, unhindered …

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1912 Southern California Prairie designed by Arts and Crafts Architect, Lester S. Moore

By Andrew Villalobos | June 26, 2026

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 2,776 SQUARE FEET | 19,602 SF LOT | BUILT 1912 | Offered at $975,000

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Built in 1912, the LeRoy Simms Residence is a rare example of Southern California Prairie Architecture.  It …

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1905 California Craftsman Bungalow in Fairmount Heights

By Andrew Villalobos | June 26, 2026

3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,303 SQUARE FEET | 6,534 SF LOT | BUILT 1905 | Offered at $639,000

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Built in 1905, this charming property is one of the early examples of a California Craftsman …

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1930 Spanish Revival Duplex in the Wood Streets Neighborhood Conservation Area

By Andrew Villalobos | May 27, 2026

5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 3,177 SQUARE FEET | 6,098 SF LOT | BUILT 1930 | Offered at $1,100,000

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3564 Elmwood Drive is an extremely rare Spanish Revival Duplex located in the Wood Streets Neighborhood …

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Spring 2026 Riverside Vintage Market Update

By Andrew Villalobos | April 8, 2026

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 …

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Mount Rubidoux Historic District, Riverside California

By Andrew Villalobos | March 26, 2026

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 …

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Spurgeon Jr’s Spanish Homes in Riverside, California

By Andrew Villalobos | March 26, 2026

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 …

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

By Andrew Villalobos | March 19, 2026

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 …

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The Elijah Parker Residence: 1928 Andalusian Revival

By Andrew Villalobos | March 4, 2026

4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 3,606 SQUARE FEET | 23,522 SF LOT | BUILT 1928 | Sold for  $1,300,000

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The Elijah Parker Residence is a masterpiece of Andalusian Revival architecture rooted in the rugged natural …

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Our City Beautiful: Landmarks of the City of Riverside

By Andrew Villalobos | February 26, 2026
  1. 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 …

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