Torrance Median Home Prices Up in July

What a month it was for home sales in Torrance and the South Bay.  Double digit year over year changes were the norm but there was really no sense to it with some cities seeing major increases over June of 2016 and some seeing just as major drops in home prices.

Real estate in Torrance CA was no different with another double digit jump for the median home prices compared with July of 2016. Torrance was actually a bit more moderate than other areas but still saw 113 homes close escrow in July with a median home price of just under $687,000  Click here to see the recent home sales in Torrance and the South Bay.

City Homes Sold July 2017 Median July 2016 Median Year over Year % Change%
Carson 60 $480,000 $445,000 8%
El Segundo 20 $1,055,000 $1,310,000 -19.5%
Gardena 65 $549,000 $454,000 21%
Harbor City 15 $439,000 $550,000 -20.2%
Hawthorne 35 $730,000 $562,000 30%
Hermosa Beach 19 $2,025,000 $1,410,000 43.6%
Lawndale 15 $515,000 $430,000 19.8%
Lomita 21 $598,000 $585,000 2.1%
Long Beach 331 $520,000 $471,500 10.3%
Manhattan Beach 48 $2,449,000 $2,200,000 11.3%
Marina Del Rey 36 $921,000 $974,000 -5.4%
Palos Verdes Estates 28 $1558,000 $1,800,000 -13.4%
Playa Del Rey 20 $613,000 $629,000 -2.5%
Rancho Palos Verdes 63 $1,345,000 $1,160,000 15.9%
Redondo Beach 95 $975,000 $920,000 6%
San Pedro 63 $542,000 $542,000 0%
Torrance 113 $687,000 $617,000 11.4%
Westchester 33 $1,185,000 $1,116,000 6.2%
Village Palos Verdes oceanview townhomes for sale in the Hollywood Riviera

Village Palos Verdes – Oceanview Townhomes in the Hollywood Riviera

For many, an oceanview home in the Hollywood Riviera is unaffordable.  One option may be Village Palos Verdes located just south of Palos Verdes drive.  Not only do many of the townhomes have great ocean views but the location is ideal with the community just a short walk to Torrance beach and Paseo De La Playa.  The complex consists of approximately 180 units with current HOA (as of 8/17) around $480 a month.  The street addresses for the homes in Village Palos Verdes are either Calle Mayor, Calle Miramar, Camino De Las Colinas or Palos Verdes Blvd (see map below).

The homes are located very close to Riviera Village shopping and downtown areas.

The homes are a combination of 2 and 3 bedrooms generally on 3 levels ranging between 1350 square feet and 1905 square feet. All have attached garages.  The townhomes were built between 1974 and 1978 with some still having a fairly original feel and some being extensively remodeled.  The community offers a pool and spa and is ideally located just a few blocks from the beach.  Click here to see the current homes for sale in the Hollywood Riviera and Village Palos Verdes.  For many years the concern about the community had been the large special assessment needed to update and renovate the exteriors from the original wood siding.  Those changes took place several years ago and the community now has a wonderful look and feel.

Current homes for sale in Village Palos Verdes*

Click any MLS number above for details and photos of the home.

*We are not the listing agent on the properties above and are providing this information as a service to our clients. We represent both buyers and sellers in the Hollywood Riviera and would be happy help with your search as well.

Torrance Home Sales and Median Home Prices for June 2017

June was a big month for home sales in Torrance CA with a fairly huge number of homes selling.  The summer months are always an active market and this year was no different with 184 homes selling..  Thats well above the normal number of Torrance homes selling in a month.  Median home prices were up just a bit over June of the previous year with the median home in Torrance selling at $673,000.  Click here to track all of the important real estate trends for Torrance CA.

City Homes Sold June 2017 Median June 2016 Median Year over Year % Change%
Carson 61 $445,000 $450,000 -1.1%
El Segundo 15 $800,000 $1,135,000 -29%
Gardena 70 $461,000 $430,000 7.2%
Harbor City 19 $465,000 $547,000 -15%
Hawthorne 45 $592,000 $624,000 -5.1%
Hermosa Beach 26 $1,718,000 $1,274,500 34.8
Lawndale 12 $535,000 $519,000 3.1%
Lomita 18 $565,000 $555,000 1.8%
Long Beach 419 $523,000 $470,000 11.2%
Manhattan Beach 57 $2,467,000 $1,924,000 28.2%
Marina Del Rey 34 $968,000 $900,000 7.6%
Palos Verdes Estates 46 $1,679,000 $1,533,000 9.5%
Playa Del Rey 34 $683,000 $603,000 13.3%
Rancho Palos Verdes 75 $1,240,000 $1,200,000 3.3%
Redondo Beach 117 $969,000 $945,000 2.5%
San Pedro 82 $510,000 $500,000 1.9%
Torrance 184 $673,000 $635,000 5.9%
Westchester 42 $1,090,000 $1,050,000 3.8%
Paseo De La Playa in the Hollywood Riviera offers oceanfront homes with dazzling views

Market Update – Paseo De La Playa

Paseo De La Playa, the oceanfront street in the Hollywood Riviera of Torrance and Redondo Beach, has seen some busy days in the real estate market.  Currently there is the enormous gated estate of 433 Paseo De La Playa listed at a “mere” $16,000,000.  The recent high water mark was set by 517 Paseo De La Playa, a completely renovated home, selling at $5,920,000.  See the current homes for sale on Paseo De La Playa in Redondo Beach.

 

Gated community of Breakers at Plaza Del Amo Torrance

See Torrance CA Home Prices for May 2017

Torrance saw a big increase in the monthly number of home sales in May 2017 with 140 homes closing escrow.  The median home price was an impressive $690,000 for the month.  See the Torrance CA real estate market trends and statistics here.  To see the homes that sold in Torrance CA for May visit our home sales page.

City Homes
Sold
May 2017 Median May 2016 Median Year over Year % Change%
Carson 41 $458,000 $453,000 1.2%
El Segundo 8 $880,000 $803,000 9.7%
Gardena 65 $523,000 $425,000 23.1%
Harbor City 14 $503,000 $439,000 14.5%
Hawthorne 46 $610,000 $485,000 25.8%
Hermosa Beach 26 $1,738,000 $1,285,000 35.3%
Lawndale 16 $485,000 $455,000 6.5%
Lomita 18 $653,000 $488,000 33.7%
Long Beach 356 $472,000 $485,000 -2.6%
Manhattan Beach 46 $2,175,000 $1,875,000 16%
Marina Del Rey 32 $933,000 $925,000 0.8%
Palos Verdes Estates 47 $1,650,000 $1,499,000 10.1%
Playa Del Rey 31 $720,000 $560,000 28.6%
Rancho Palos Verdes 51 $1,275,000 $1,060,000 20.3%
Redondo Beach 87 $1,054,000 $950,000 10.9%
San Pedro 63 $620,000 $489,000 26.8%
Torrance 140 $690,000 $593,000 16.4%
Westchester 44 $965,000 $1,130,000 -14.6%
South Redondo Beach and the Hollywood Riviera

New Real Estate Website for Home Buyers and Sellers in the Hollywood Riviera

With the individual real estate markets in the South Bay being so diverse and specialized, the larger real estate sites and portals just can’t focus on specific neighborhoods.  We are proud to announce the Hollywood Riviera real estate website HomesinHollywoodRiviera.com which will provide home buyers and sellers insight into this localized market.   From the current homes for sale and MLS listings, to determining the value of homes in the area, to finding realtors that specialize in the real estate market of the Hollywood Riviera, we hope the site is an invaluable resource for all things real estate in this wonderful coastal community.

Homes for sale in the Hollywood Riviera