Riviera homes for sale

[Socalx09]

Beautiful homes. The designer did a very good job. I absolutely love all the choices in material. The view is great. Havasu sunsets are just one of the bests!

I do hate stairs and I’m only 33. I am finding living in a single story with aging parents is a must. I know there are some ballers that aren’t old, but I imagine some of the wealth comes from an older crowd and may not like it as they age.

I would have never imagined havasu having these types of homes growing up. It would seem like it was getting big one summer, and then fade away. My family got our house for 82k, built a boat garage for 55 and a pool for 40. I can’t imagine these prices are even close to that anymore.

My husbands mom’s house is on the river at Needles- California side. They have their own beach and dock. The program is much easier there. Theres no rush. The house was extremely well built and they didn’t really leave anything out. And, I believe it’s only worth around 1 million? It may be more now, but I can’t imagine if she ever sells, would anyone in the family afford to be back on the water again.

These prices are insane and a huge thumbs up to anyone who has been successful enough to enjoy it!

 

[Tank]

How about some reasonable houses?

I take it the one on Cup Ln. sold?

 

[Melloyellovector]

Finishes inside on both houses legit.
House #1 the 99 cent psf paver driveway has to go. little pavers don’t even go w that style home. Da fuk

 

[whiteworks]

Ballers, do you suck it up and pay the mortgage @ $30-35K/month or do you spend the cash and buy outright? Do you run it through a llc and have your company pay for it? How do the 4% do it brothers. Just hard to imagine a whole bunch of ppl having $30k mortgages like orchard hills for example.

That’s an interesting topic for sure. I have one buddy who rolls pretty hard, 300 employees and a multi million dollar monthly nut to keep the business rolling, he cry’s like a little bitch when things slow down about his $50k monthly personal nut that he has to cover. I just laugh at him and tell him it’s his own fault for structuring his personal lifestyle that way. I think there are broke dicks on all levels and more folks are leveraged up than you would think.

 

[LazyLavey]

Using Trumps property appraiser?

 

[wzuber]

I'm surprised the city or county would sign off on any permits without FD approval. I had neighbors here in SD County have to make several design concessions ranging from not being allowed to use pavers due to slope angle, to having to provide turn-arounds and road widening prior to obtaining the FD's approval.
Especially fire, where it becomes a life-safety issue.

Looking at the pix....
I'm wondering how they managed to get all the building materials and concrete up there if the access is so impassable?
Did they fly it all in with helo's?

 

[Taboma]

Looking at the pix....
I'm wondering how they managed to get all the building materials and concrete up there if the access is so impassable?
Did they fly it all in with helo's?

Never seen the place in person, but I can attest to the challenges our narrow private roads created when we all started the post-wildfire rebuilds here at home.
We'd try to explain they needed to plan ahead, bring a forklift, or two trucks and transfer loads, or plan on back out a long way and up a steep grade.
Invariably the dumb-ass dispatchers don't listen and we'd end up with a pissed off driver. Today it's Amazon who's creates log-jams, since their privileged drivers seem to think rather than bother to tuck into a driveway, they're special and can just block the road, because they're important ya know.

What I have learned by observation is, really good drivers, those capable of great patience, can do rather amazing things with trucks and material hauling.

 

[monkeyswrench]

What I have learned by observation is, really good drivers, those capable of great patience, can do rather amazing things with trucks and material hauling.

In my area we have roughly 40 cement trucks...I'm pretty sure we only have 2 drivers that really know how to drive them! Every year at least 2 tip in roundabouts and always hearing something got backed into

 

[badgas]

You guys don’t realize that the STRs are taking over right?

They have no issues snapping up these places and booking them out with all the gangsters, crooks and thieves they can cram into the places for $5K a week. Talking about 20 cars in the street, raves and loud music 24x7 because STRs dont give a shit. No controls and no recourse.

You guys have no idea of the shitstorm coming.

Sure all the realtors will make bank, the town will crow about the tourism tax dollars and STR revenue and everyone will pat themselves on the back.

Meanwhile the locals will flee as they get tired of the quiet town getting overrun all day every day, all their stuff being stolen, etc.

I wanted a place in Havasu but now I’m looking elsewhere.

Those days are LONG gone.

More like $3-4K per month if you are really doing well.

 

[Taboma]

In my area we have roughly 40 cement trucks...I'm pretty sure we only have 2 drivers that really know how to drive them! Every year at least 2 tip in roundabouts and always hearing something got backed into

I had a very good friend that spent a career driving mixers. The beer fueled stories were incredibly entertaining and keeping those in mind, that's a truck I try to avoid while out and about on the road.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I had a very good friend that spent a career driving mixers. The beer fueled stories were incredibly entertaining and keeping those in mind, that's a truck I try to avoid while out and about on the road.

As someone who's driven tankers, I can see a mixer being a handful. That's a lot of mass high up. Finding drivers I think is an issue nationwide, but in our area, everyone takes the jobs for the cdl training, then leaves. School busses, mixers and trash companies are the ones that do it here. So, those are who you want to avoid. The turnover is pretty massive.

 

[BHC Vic]

Lol looking through the photos again these homes have Venetian plaster as an accent wall, glass railings, full height tile backsplashes, seamless HVAC vents. I have not seen that level in most homes in Havasu. All this stuff adds up and imo there’s a market of buyers who want that.

Venetian plaster is outdated imo. Waste of time and money. Lots of Side work getting rid of it.

 

[hallett21]

Venetian plaster is outdated imo. Waste of time and money. Lots of Side work getting rid of it.

It’s making a big come back lol. Talk about a lot of work though.

 

[BHC Vic]

It’s making a big come back lol. Talk about a lot of work though.

maybe bull nose corner bead will come back too

 

[Orange Juice]

where is my private dock for that money?

I’m going to need a private beach, and the neighbors better not complain about the airplane noises, when I’m putting up with their 1350hp engines.

 

[DC-88]

Venetian plaster is outdated imo. Waste of time and money. Lots of Side work getting rid of it.

It really is back, just not in Tuscan yellow .Have had designers spec it out on a couple custom jobs lately. One of my plastering subs has gotten really good at it. My favorite longtime Painter took the class down in Santa Barbara back in the early 2000s and used to do a lot of of it and has done more recently as well. I can attest to the fact you can paint right over it because we did my whole master bedroom , coffered ceilings , and a bunch of it upstairs in my house in 05, and have painted over some of it without issue since it leaves a smooth super light hand trowel type surface. Next job I need to interface that flush baseboard metal shadow trim with kerfed jambs

 

[Orange Juice]

That’s an interesting topic for sure. I have one buddy who rolls pretty hard, 300 employees and a multi million dollar monthly nut to keep the business rolling, he cry’s like a little bitch when things slow down about his $50k monthly personal nut that he has to cover. I just laugh at him and tell him it’s his own fault for structuring his personal lifestyle that way. I think there are broke dicks on all levels and more folks are leveraged up than you would think.

That’s one hell of a life, but if exposed to this at a young age, it’s much easier to understand.

Not everyone has the mental capacity to adjust (and distinguish) business money, and personal income. It’s been said for 1000’s of years, after 3 generations, all family wealth evaporates, as well as the family values.

 

[shintoooo]

Wow this house is beautiful. My only complaint is the block wall that ruins the view from the side of the house. I guess you can change that with some landscaping.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2437-Wren-Cove-Way-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86406/442128851_zpid/?

 

[shintoooo]

Here's another super nice house. Wow!!

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1030-Circula-De-Hacienda-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86406/104013471_zpid/?

 

[DRYHEAT]

Wow this house is beautiful. My only complaint is the block wall that ruins the view from the side of the house. I guess you can change that with some landscaping.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2437-Wren-Cove-Way-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86406/442128851_zpid/?

Picky picky picky!

 

[DWC]

Wow this house is beautiful. My only complaint is the block wall that ruins the view from the side of the house. I guess you can change that with some landscaping.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2437-Wren-Cove-Way-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86406/442128851_zpid/?

Damn!

 

[WYRD]

For that price range, I'll take one of these

18231 Coastline Dr, Malibu, CA 90265 | MLS #24-380581 | Zillow

This 4930 square feet Condo home has 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It is located at 18231 Coastline Dr, Malibu, CA.

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20140 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 | Zillow

20140 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu CA, is a Single Family home that contains 2563 sq ft and was built in 1950.It contains 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.This home last sold for $4,050,000 in June 2024. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $4,060,200, which has decreased by $2,771 in the last 30...

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Holy mother of Seaside Cliff Batman! I wouldn't feel comfortable sleeping in that house during a storm with high seas.

 

[Javajoe]

Wow this house is beautiful. My only complaint is the block wall that ruins the view from the side of the house. I guess you can change that with some landscaping.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2437-Wren-Cove-Way-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86406/442128851_zpid/?

Looks like an office building inside. Pretty cold. No warmth to it at all

 

[Tank]

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Holy mother of Seaside Cliff Batman! I wouldn't feel comfortable sleeping in that house during a storm with high seas.

100% the bottom floors get flooded and blown out by waves during big storms every few years. Part of the gig. We lived on PCH, beach front when I was a kid. Every 10 years a or so, storms would wash away a few homes and destroy 1st floors.
Then there’s the mud slides, fires, traffic….lol

But it absolutely boggles my mind you can get a beach house in Malibu for the price of a riviera home? That’s just insane. Malibu is a world renowned destination and home of the rich and famous. Havsasu…..is not. Crazy

 

[MooreMoney]

Have any of these houses sold in the Riviera?

 

[HNL2LHC]

Was involved in this build. At high tide the waves crash into the retaining wall. This was the second time it was renovated. The water just hammers the finish materials.

 

[mbrown2]

Looks like an office building inside. Pretty cold. No warmth to it at all

That is literally every custom home of this size/scale these days... They all literally look like hotel lobbies. That kitchen in the riviera home looks like my pantry at work.

 

[BingerFang]

Lol

https://redf.in/KAJTXw

 

[shintoooo]

Lol

https://redf.in/KAJTXw

Is that Vin's house?

 

[mjc]

Wow this house is beautiful. My only complaint is the block wall that ruins the view from the side of the house. I guess you can change that with some landscaping.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2437-Wren-Cove-Way-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86406/442128851_zpid/?

Which one did you make an offer on?

 

[shintoooo]

Which one did you make an offer on?

Both of them

 

[HNL2LHC]

Both of them

Yeah, But low ball offers that will not be accepted don’t count.

 

[zhandfull]

high end demand looks a little soft at Riviera based on the original post. Neither listing has sold even with price reductions.

 

[wzuber]

high end demand looks a little soft at Riviera based on the original post. Neither listing has sold even with price reductions.

At that price point the buyers have a lot of options. That would not be one of mine, just sayin.

 

[Boat 405]

Was involved in this build. At high tide the waves crash into the retaining wall. This was the second time it was renovated. The water just hammers the finish materials.

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Beautiful house! The maintenance and upkeep from the salt water is insane. I've done several homes on the beach in Del Mar. Stuff just goes to shit before your eyes. I take care of the hot water system for an 18 unit condo in Napili in Maui and I go once or twice a year and have been for about 15 years. It's wild the amount of upkeep necessary.

 

[sirbob]

I was in the Marina View the other day. The 2 things I noticed was they are moving fairly quickly to build this place out & these houses look very cheap to me. Most of these builds feel like they are the lobby of a new Marriott courtyard. These are some of the most “dated” trendy builds I have ever seen. No warm or depth to the design. And for sure the people that designed these houses didn’t walk the lots. I’m guessing they got the specs and drew them up in Scottsdale. As has been said - no consideration for privacy from your neighbor.

I could see myself being in there but I would hire an architect that could design more of a Four Seasons than a trendy airport motel. At these prices they just look cheap to me, I would expect more depth to the design.

 

[JFMFG]

I was in the Marina View the other day. The 2 things I noticed was they are moving fairly quickly to build this place out & these houses look very cheap to me. Most of these builds feel like they are the lobby of a new Marriott courtyard. These are some of the most “dated” trendy builds I have ever seen. No warm or depth to the design. And for sure the people that designed these houses didn’t walk the lots. I’m guessing they got the specs and drew them up in Scottsdale. As has been said - no consideration for privacy from your neighbor.

I could see myself being in there but I would hire an architect that could design more of a Four Seasons than a trendy airport motel. At these prices they just look cheap to me, I would expect more depth to the design.

Maybe I don’t have good taste but I think all these riviera homes are a dream of mine to be honest.

 

[mbrown2]

I like this house for the $ per square foot compared to other homes in Riviera and I like the pool .... don't like the view.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2513-Flat-Irons-Ln-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86406/446251678_zpid/

I like the view and price on this one but don't like that it does not have a pool or a place for one.... Really like the view and layout though.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2308-Marina-View-Way-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86406/439213390_zpid/

 

[HNL2LHC]

I like this house for the $ per square foot compared to other homes in Riviera and I like the pool .... don't like the view.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2513-Flat-Irons-Ln-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86406/446251678_zpid/

I like the view and price on this one but don't like that it does not have a pool or a place for one.... Really like the view and layout though.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2308-Marina-View-Way-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86406/439213390_zpid/

Interesting side door. Looks like it might have been added later. It might be shorter than 6‘.

 

[sirbob]

Maybe I don’t have good taste but I think all these riviera homes are a dream of mine to be honest.

I’m not at all suggesting a lack of taste - I seriously like the courtyard look and updated hotels. I just think it too much of a “moment” and will seem dated soon.

On the surface - I love these homes. It’s the details that let these spec homes down IMHO.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I was in the Marina View the other day. The 2 things I noticed was they are moving fairly quickly to build this place out & these houses look very cheap to me. Most of these builds feel like they are the lobby of a new Marriott courtyard. These are some of the most “dated” trendy builds I have ever seen. No warm or depth to the design. And for sure the people that designed these houses didn’t walk the lots. I’m guessing they got the specs and drew them up in Scottsdale. As has been said - no consideration for privacy from your neighbor.

I could see myself being in there but I would hire an architect that could design more of a Four Seasons than a trendy airport motel. At these prices they just look cheap to me, I would expect more depth to the design.

I think the spec builders and sales people may go for a minimalist approach to make the places look bigger. It also makes it easier to visualize as a clean slate I suppose. I'm kind of an old man, I have clutter. Pictures of my kids and family, nicknacks and country stuff. Then again, my entire house would fit in some of these garages

Everyone has their own taste and style. Some people that will buy these homes will paint and refurnish to suit their needs before too long. Others may like the look. My past 2 riverpads have been mobiles in a trailerhood. Decked out in tiki stuff and island pics. For us, the place is supposed to be about fun, not a museum type look. "Formal" is not a word we use much, but we love our "homes".

 

[JayBreww]

Interesting side door. Looks like it might have been added later. It might be shorter than 6‘.

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I’d say a change in plans, probably was a 10 footer but someone realized they couldn’t roll it up with the larger door on its left, so they shortened it so it would only go up the wall instead of up and back.

 

[mjc]

Interesting side door. Looks like it might have been added later. It might be shorter than 6‘.

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a door to haul the patio furniture in and out of.

 

[HNL2LHC]

I think the spec builders and sales people may go for a minimalist approach to make the places look bigger. It also makes it easier to visualize as a clean slate I suppose. I'm kind of an old man, I have clutter. Pictures of my kids and family, nicknacks and country stuff. Then again, my entire house would fit in some of these garages

Everyone has their own taste and style. Some people that will buy these homes will paint and refurnish to suit their needs before too long. Others may like the look. My past 2 riverpads have been mobiles in a trailerhood. Decked out in tiki stuff and island pics. For us, the place is supposed to be about fun, not a museum type look. "Formal" is not a word we use much, but we love our "homes".

You got that right as for people living as they like. I remember in my early days doing window hack outs and some of the homes. Then you have my MIL and wife view of living. I am surprised that they put up with me. I remember the conversation with a homeowner about 10 years ago and we were discussing design options of our products. She didn’t know it at the time but I pulled out an image of our home. She quickly said how can anyone live like that? There is not a newspaper piece of mail. It is like no one even lives there. I said that is our home and it is ALWAYS like that. Feel free to stop on by. If anything is out of place I own it and soon it will be placed in a drawer or closet without me ever knowing where it went to. Don’t believe just come over any time for a beer.

 

[HNL2LHC]

a door to haul the patio furniture in and out of.

And don’t forget limbo contests.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I’d say a change in plans, probably was a 10 footer but someone realized they couldn’t roll it up with the larger door on its left, so they shortened it so it would only go up the wall instead of up and back.

Probably the case, but there are ways around it. Basically do an over/under, with one having rails supported past the other, but you'd lose a little interior height.

 

[Done-it-again]

Interesting side door. Looks like it might have been added later. It might be shorter than 6‘.

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patch job looks like crap.....

 

[Racer56]

This is an interesting thread to me, both for the comments and people's perspectives. Comparing the Riviera and the Foothills is apples and oranges. The homes in the main part of the Foothills are very nice and on large lot's, but they are all Spanish/Mediterranean and that went out of style 30 years ago. The style of the homes in the Riviera are current with building trends in Socal for the last 10 years.

Let me preface my next comments with the fact that there's a Huge difference between custom owner builds and spec builds in the Riviera both from the architecture and level of finish. There is nothing even close in the Foothills to the level of custom finish and design in the Riviera. Some of the homes have 100K cantilevered sliding doors. The custom homes in the Riviera have flush baseboards with Fry reglet, all solid core custom doors, level 5 finish Drywall through out, real stone clad walls and floors, floating stairs and 14' ceilings.

My only disappointment so far is in my opinion the Riviera has done a very poor job upholding design and build standards in the community. Also the landscaping on Riviera parkway is non existent and sorely lacks compared to the Foothills.

In my opinion the asking price of the homes that are currently for sale is overpriced. Only one home has sold in the Riviera and that is in the non view neighborhood before framing started and sold for 1.85. Of the homes currently for sale only two are high quality custom builds and even come close to being able to justify the asking price. If both of those homes were priced in the low 4 mil range they would sell immediately.

The main attractions to me for building in the Riviera is as follows. The views of the lake from my home are unbelievable. I can golf cart down to my boat sitting at my dock 24/7 with zero of the usual hassle of boating in Havasu. Private gated community with no STR's allowed. Older successful and active neighbors that enjoy being social andentertaining. To that point, we have met and socialized with a lot of our neighbors and last Saturday one of our neighbors hosted a wine tasting at their home.

In the end, it all comes down to what floats Yore Bote! We really really enjoy going to our friends homes in the Foothills, but in my opinion the main attraction of Havasu is the lake and we want to be as close to the water as my wallet will allow.

 

[Amy@Team RDP]

Since there is so much interest I wanted to share a link to all the active home listings in Riviera for your viewing pleasure. There are several homes popping up in the Flat Irons section which is along the back/mountainside of the neighborhood. The prices are a bit more "reasonable" there since it lacks lake views but it does have beautiful mountain views especially during the sunrise or set. Click HERE for Riviera Homes

Here are the current land listings for those wanting to create their own Havasu palace. There are quite a few available starting at $279K and going up depending on the location and views. Click HERE for Riviera Land Listings

For those of you that are attending Super Cat Fest West that would like to see any of these homes in person, Team RDP will have a golf cart ready to take you on a tour. Just give me a call to set up a convenient time and we can beat heat while enjoying the views from these elaborate homes. 928-706-5939 I promise I am good driver!

Either way, I hope you stop by our real estate booth because I would love say "Hi" in person! We will be right by River Dave's Retail Trailer. See you next week!!

 

[Amy@Team RDP]

This is an interesting thread to me, both for the comments and people's perspectives. Comparing the Riviera and the Foothills is apples and oranges. The homes in the main part of the Foothills are very nice and on large lot's, but they are all Spanish/Mediterranean and that went out of style 30 years ago. The style of the homes in the Riviera are current with building trends in Socal for the last 10 years.

Let me preface my next comments with the fact that there's a Huge difference between custom owner builds and spec builds in the Riviera both from the architecture and level of finish. There is nothing even close in the Foothills to the level of custom finish and design in the Riviera. Some of the homes have 100K cantilevered sliding doors. The custom homes in the Riviera have flush baseboards with Fry reglet, all solid core custom doors, level 5 finish Drywall through out, real stone clad walls and floors, floating stairs and 14' ceilings.

My only disappointment so far is in my opinion the Riviera has done a very poor job upholding design and build standards in the community. Also the landscaping on Riviera parkway is non existent and sorely lacks compared to the Foothills.

In my opinion the asking price of the homes that are currently for sale is overpriced. Only one home has sold in the Riviera and that is in the non view neighborhood before framing started and sold for 1.85. Of the homes currently for sale only two are high quality custom builds and even come close to being able to justify the asking price. If both of those homes were priced in the low 4 mil range they would sell immediately.

The main attractions to me for building in the Riviera is as follows. The views of the lake from my home are unbelievable. I can golf cart down to my boat sitting at my dock 24/7 with zero of the usual hassle of boating in Havasu. Private gated community with no STR's allowed. Older successful and active neighbors that enjoy being social andentertaining. To that point, we have met and socialized with a lot of our neighbors and last Saturday one of our neighbors hosted a wine tasting at their home.

In the end, it all comes down to what floats your Bote! We really really enjoy going to our friends homes in the Foothills, but in my opinion the main attraction of Havasu is the lake and we want to be as close to the water as my wallet will allow.

Very valid points. Here is a link to two homes that have sold in Riviera. Both are non lake view homes. Click HERE for Riviera Solds