RIVERSIDE

Riverside is a quiet historical residential neighborhood lined along the Delaware river. Samuel Bechtold founded Riverside, first called “Progress,” in 1851 as a resort town. People came here to enjoy our forests, meadows, streams and ponds. In the summertime, Philadelphia became quite oppressive and so it was a breath of fresh air to vacation in Riverside’s country atmosphere.

Riverside once housed the world’s largest watch case manufacturer, doing business around the globe from the Philadelphia Watch Case Company Building. It was in an era when everyone carried a pocket watch. The building’s clock tower has since become a Riverside landmark and the watchcase factory as well as hosiery mills in town helped war efforts during WWI.

Riverside also is known for The BOOST! Company. In 1913, pharmacist Benjamin Faunce invented “Tak-A-Boost,” and served it to customers at his Bridgeboro Street pharmacy to help the medicine go down easier. BOOST!, a syrup/concentrate combining a blend of citrus flavors, remains a popular thirst quencher today

 

Real Estate Insights

The average listing price for a single-family home was $284,900, and the average price per square foot was $152. Riverside has a population of 7,834.

 

What to Love:​​​

• De Luca's Bakery: Amazing fresh rolls  They sell out fast so get there when they open as close to 7am as possible so you don't miss out!

• The Madison: The popular local destination carries much history since the property opened in the 1900's as a hotel! Now, The Madison is beautiful Wedding Venue, Cafe, Martini Bar, Pub & Courtyard. They also have Mobile Catering!​

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Schools:

Public:

• Kenter Canyon Elementary School, grades K-5

• Paul Revere Middle School, grades 6-8

• Palisades Charter High School, grades 9-12

 

Private:

• Carlthorp School, grades K-6

• Curtis School, grades K-6

• John Thomas Dye School, grades K-6

• Marlborough School, grades 7-12

• Harvard-Westlake School, grades 7-12