Riverwalk Vista

Riverside, Riverside County, CA

Just south of the 91 freeway, on the east side of La Sierra Avenue

Fast Facts

Acquired
April 2010 at Trustee’s Sale
Seller
Bank of the West, Wachovia and Imperial Capital
Status
Tri Pointe Homes and Richmond American Homes have built and sold all the homes.

Project Description

Riverwalk Vista is a master-planned community in the city of Riverside. Forestar acquired more than half of the 402 lots and became the master developer for the entire project. The community features fountains, lush greenbelts, neighborhood parks, walking trails and a resort-style pool and community center.

Background

Riverwalk Vista was one of the most sought-after projects in the Inland Empire. This beautiful and well-designed gated community is within walking distance to schools, mass transit and shopping. By the time the project was mothballed in 2007, the original developer had already graded the site and completed the off-site improvements and the community amenities (pool, clubhouse, entry gates and waterfalls).

Interest from builders and developers to acquire the property was very strong. However, the sale was complicated because the ownership of the master plan was fractured and the CC&Rs were not designed with multiple owners in mind. Forestar recognized the opportunity in the deal’s complexity and invested the time to thoroughly examine the critical issues in advance of the foreclosure sale. Forestar showed up at the trustee’s sale and purchased the controlling half of the project on the courthouse steps.

Value Added

Forestar worked with the City of Riverside to amend the Specific Plan and approve revised tentative tract maps to accommodate traditional single-family lots. Forestar also coordinated the restructuring of the CC&Rs to facilitate the build-out of the community by multiple owners.

Forestar sold the lots to TRI Pointe Homes and Richmond American Homes.

Our Values

Excellence In Everything We Do
Integrity In The Conduct Of Our Business
An Environment Of Teamwork And Trust
The Value Of Each Employee
Commitment To Our Partners And Customers
The Importance of Profitable Operations