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If you're looking for a neighborhood that feels like you've stepped just far enough out of the city to breathe, but close enough to still grab dinner downtown in under 15 minutes, Arlington Heights might be the perfect middle ground.

You’ll find wide-open land, orange groves that have been here longer than most houses, and sunsets that seem to last longer than they do anywhere else. It’s the kind of place where people still wave as they pass by, and neighbors bond over fresh-picked fruit and horse trails instead of traffic and noise complaints.

Arlington Heights is just a few turns away from Victoria Avenue, one of Riverside’s most scenic drives, and about 10 minutes from the 91 Freeway. Grocery stores, coffee spots, and schools aren’t far. But when you’re home, you feel like you’re miles away from the buzz.

There’s no cookie-cutter feel in Arlington Heights. No master-planned uniformity or endless rows of the same beige stucco. Instead, this is where you’ll find:

• Spanish ranch-style homes with tiled roofs and long gravel driveways.
• Custom builds tucked behind orange groves.
• Traditional California ranchers from the 60s and 70s, many of which have been lovingly updated.
• And, more recently, luxury homes on expansive lots designed to capture views of the rolling hills and groves.

This is a place where people invest in their land, not just their interiors. Expect patios, outdoor kitchens, backyard firepits — and for some, even their own mini orchards.