Highgrove occupies the last bit of Riverside County before the San Bernardino County line, wedged between the City of Riverside and Grand Terrace. It began as a citrus settlement, and in the past two decades its eastern hills have filled with new houses, so Highgrove real estate now comes in two quite different forms. Aimee Ghafouri of 951 Properties, a Temecula-based real estate agent licensed statewide, represents buyers, sellers and investors. Call or text (951) 331-8453.
Old Highgrove and New Highgrove
The original townsite
The older part of the community lies on the flat ground near Interstate 215, around Center Street, Iowa Avenue and Main Street. It was founded in the 1880s as East Riverside and renamed Highgrove in the 1890s. Housing here includes early twentieth-century cottages, post-war houses and later infill, on lots that are often deeper than a modern tract lot. Industrial buildings, yards and the railroad sit close by, and there is generally no HOA.
The eastern hills
East of the old town the land rises toward the Box Springs Mountains. Citrus groves covered these slopes until the late twentieth century. Since the mid-2000s they have been replaced by subdivisions, the largest being Spring Mountain Ranch, with two-story tract homes, parks and views across the valley toward the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains. Building has continued in phases with several national builders, so resale homes here often compete with brand-new ones.
Highgrove Homes for Sale and How to Find Them
Highgrove is unincorporated, and its mailing address is Riverside. Listings are frequently entered under Riverside, so a search limited to the word Highgrove misses many of them. A map search bounded by the county line on the north and the Riverside city limit on the south works better. Typical results for houses for sale in Highgrove include:
- Newer single-family tract homes in the eastern hills, some with solar.
- Older single-story houses in the original townsite.
- Occasional larger parcels left over from the grove era, sometimes with potential for more than one home, subject to county zoning.
- Vacant lots.
What Unincorporated Means Here
Riverside County, not the City of Riverside, handles zoning, building permits and code enforcement in Highgrove. That affects accessory dwelling units, additions, animal keeping and business uses, so direct questions to county planning. Utility providers are not always the same as across the city line either. Ask the seller for recent water, sewer, trash and electric bills so you know who serves the address. Schools are part of the Riverside Unified School District. Confirm assigned schools with the district.
Buyer Checks Specific to Highgrove
- The tax bill in newer tracts. Recently built neighborhoods commonly carry Mello-Roos or other special assessments, and some have HOA dues while others do not. Get the actual bill and the remaining term.
- Train and freeway noise. Busy freight and passenger rail lines run through the west side of the community, and Interstate 215 is alongside. Visit in the evening and listen.
- Industrial neighbors. Warehouses and business parks stand to the south and west. Check what is approved for any vacant land near a home.
- Sewer or septic. Newer tracts are on sewer. Some older properties may still use septic systems, which need inspection.
- Older-home condition. In the townsite, inspect foundations, wiring, plumbing and sewer laterals, and compare additions with permit records.
- Hillside lots. In the eastern tracts, look at slope maintenance responsibility, drainage and whether the home sits near open brush land that could affect insurance. Ask an insurer for a quote early.
Location and Connections
Highgrove’s draw is where it sits. The University of California, Riverside is a short distance south. Interstate 215 leads north to San Bernardino and connects with Interstate 10 near Loma Linda and Redlands, and south to the 60 and 91 junction in Riverside. The Hunter Park Metrolink station on the Perris Valley line is just south of the community. Trains pass through Highgrove itself without stopping. Everyday shopping is mostly in Riverside or Grand Terrace.
Selling a Home in Highgrove
For an owner in the newer tracts, the competition is the builder down the street. A resale wins on what is already finished: landscaping, window coverings, upgrades and an immediate move-in date. For an older townsite home, the value is often in the lot, and the listing should set out its dimensions, zoning and utility connections. In both cases the marketing has to reach people searching Riverside as well as Highgrove. Aimee has 15+ years of sales and marketing experience and a business degree, and she gives sellers regular, direct updates.
A Highgrove Real Estate Agent You Can Reach
Aimee Ghafouri is a Southern California native who grew up in Murrieta and works from Temecula, south on Interstate 215. She does not claim to be a Highgrove specialist. She is licensed anywhere in California and focuses on communication, dedication and serving others. Many moves in the Inland Empire run along the 215 corridor between the Riverside area and the Temecula Valley, and one agent can manage both transactions. Send a note through the contact page or call (951) 331-8453.
Nearby Cities
- Riverside: the city that surrounds Highgrove on the south and west.
- Grand Terrace: the small city immediately north, in San Bernardino County.
- Colton: further north along Interstate 215.
- Loma Linda: northeast, near Interstate 10.
- Moreno Valley: over the Box Springs Mountains to the southeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highgrove part of the City of Riverside?
No. Highgrove is an unincorporated community in Riverside County that uses a Riverside mailing address. County zoning and permitting apply, not the city’s.
What county is Highgrove in?
Highgrove is in Riverside County, right at the San Bernardino County line. Grand Terrace, the next community north, is in San Bernardino County.
What is Spring Mountain Ranch?
It is the largest of the newer subdivisions in Highgrove’s eastern hills, built on former citrus land beginning in the mid-2000s. Homes there are mostly two-story tract houses, and buyers should review the tax bill for special assessments.
Does Highgrove have a train station?
No. Rail lines run through the community, but trains do not stop there. The nearest Metrolink station is Hunter Park, a short distance south in Riverside.
How do I search for real estate in Highgrove?
Since many listings are filed under Riverside, a map-based search is the reliable way. Call or text Aimee Ghafouri at (951) 331-8453 and she will set one up and flag the tax and HOA details for each home.
Buying or Selling in Highgrove?
Aimee Ghafouri is a real estate agent based in Temecula who grew up in Murrieta. She is licensed to work anywhere in California and represents buyers, sellers and investors.
Aimee Ghafouri, 951 Properties, CAL DRE #02193341. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.