Approved plans included for a premier luxury hillside estate development opportunity in the highly desirable Canyon Ridge / Woodcrest area of Riverside. This shovel-ready project offers an exceptional opportunity for developers, investors, builders, and ambitious future homeowners seeking to bypass the lengthy and costly California entitlement process. Situated on an approximately 0.63-acre parcel, the property includes approved plans for a stunning custom residential compound featuring an approximately 2,579 SF two-story single-family residence plus a detached approximately 1,000 SF ADU with its own attached garage, creating approximately 3,579 SF of total planned living space. The thoughtfully designed project also includes attached garages, expansive outdoor living areas, generous parking accommodations, and a layout designed to maximize the hillside setting and surrounding views. Extensive pre-development and entitlement work has already been completed, including architectural plans, structural engineering, grading design, soils and geotechnical reports, septic system engineering, Title 24 compliance, fire zone compliance, utility coordination, and site planning. The approved site plan incorporates a carefully planned hillside layout with substantial setback compliance, retaining wall coordination, integrated drainage planning, and a fully designed ADU component that significantly enhances future resale value, rental income potential, and multigenerational living flexibility. Located within one of Riverside’s desirable hillside communities, the property offers convenient access to shopping, dining, golf courses, parks, schools, and major commuter routes while maintaining a private estate-style setting surrounded by upscale custom homes. Fully entitled after extensive design, engineering, and approval efforts, this is a truly rare opportunity to acquire a builder-ready luxury custom home project with significant time savings and reduced development risk. Ideal for custom home builders, luxury spec developers, investors, or owner-builders looking to move directly toward construction.
Canyon Ridge, located between Mockingbird Canyon Road and Van Buren Boulevard, is a hillside and equestrian Woodcrest neighborhood with wide-lot homes and winding canyon views. The character concentrates around the stretch of Mockingbird Canyon Road near the Woodcrest Library, where trailheads, ranch gates, and a low-key rural streetscape set the tone. Local pillars include the Woodcrest Library, the Woodcrest Christian Thrift Store, and the Woodcrest Plaza shopping center. Architecture leans toward custom ranch-style houses, gated estates, and properties with horse facilities. Daily rhythms follow ridgelines, bridle paths, and the open-space edges of the canyon. Evenings read as quiet, with dark skies and long drives framed by citrus groves and chaparral.
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Located approximately 25 feet to water
Lot categorized as 0-1 Unit/Acre
Biking and hiking nearby
Foothills and park nearby
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Zoned R-A
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Sale and tax history for 16527 Canyon Ridge Dr
Sale History
Tax History
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CRMLS #IV26103232
Oct 26, 2026
Price Changed
$250,000
Aug 25, 2026
Price Changed
$350,000
Jun 19, 2026
Price Changed
$450,000
May 12, 2026
Listed
$495,000
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Riverside County
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Last updated by owner on May 12, 2026.
Oct 14, 2026 • Active
Walls (bwl) - rete - retaining wall-engineered
Install new engineered retaining walls around the driveway and rear yard for a new single-family home and accessory dwelling unit.
Grading
Sep 29, 2026 • Active
Grading (bgr) - gsfr - grading single family dwelling
Perform precise grading for a single-family home and a detached second unit.
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Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 102° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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20 unhealthy days expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
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Riverside, CA • 92503
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Redfin Estimate for 16527 Canyon Ridge Dr
$321,613
$72K over list price of $250K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $400K to $893K.