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Author: Keith Kyle

Keith Kyle is a top real estate agent in the South Bay and focuses on the cities of Torrance, Redondo Beach, and Manhattan Beach. Helping both buyers and sellers Keith is a local expert in the Torrance market with South Bay Brokers and has been one of the top agents in the area since 2007.
618 1st Street Hermosa Beach

Torrance Alternative – Beautiful Townhome in Hermosa Beach

By Keith Kyle

**Update**This was an older post and the home at 618 1st St in Hermosa Beach has sold and is no longer for sale.  Click here to view the current homes for sale in Hermosa Beach.

While we may be focused on Torrance real estate we do have listings elsewhere as well.  Located just a few short blocks to the beach at 618 1st Street, this beautiful detached Cape Cod designed townhome offers the best in beach living in Hermosa Beach.  Very rare for this area of Hermosa, the home is completely detached and feels like a single family home with great outdoor spaces and a private entry. With a mid level entry and reverse floorplan, the formal entry offers soaring ceilings, hardwood floors and is bathed in natural light.  Entry level features the master suite, 2 spacious bedrooms, convenient laundry area, and a full bath.  The enormous master suite features dual walk in closets, new carpet and paint, and an beautiful bath with jacuzzi tub and  shower.  The upper level offers an incredible amount of space with an open and flexible layout that can adapt to your lifestyle.  The living room features vaulted ceilings, beautiful gas fireplace, and 4 French doors allow for direct access to the patio to take in the near perfect weather.  The top floor also features an oversized and open kitchen with recessed lights, stainless appliances sits cental to both the living room and huge dining room.  Head up to the rooftop deck for great ocean and city light views.  The home also offers a nice backyard area with deck and artificial turf, and a two car attached garage.  All of this ideally located in Hermosa Beach, recently voted the 10th “Happiest Seaside Towns in America” by Coastal Living Magazine.

 Contact listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty for more information or for a private showing.

in Buyers, Homes for Sale Posted by Keith Kyle
Redondo Beach Esplanade oceanfront condos

Video Tour of The Oceanfront Homes of the Redondo Beach Esplanade

Local Redondo Beach Realtor Keith Kyle takes you on a tour of some of the buildings and complexes along the Esplanade….Redondo Beach’s oceanfront street.  Due to zoning allowing for high rise buildings, the Esplande of Redondo Beach offers some of the most affordable options for ocean front homes.  View our Redondo Beach site to see all of the current homes for sale in Redondo Beach CA.

in Homes for Sale, Redondo Beach Posted by Keith Kyle

Torrance Home Sales Up in May of 2016

Torrance, CA saw a slight gain in year over year home prices in May with 138 homes sold this month at a median price of around $593,000 which was up from $579,000 the prior May.  138 homes is a very strong number for Torrance and shows that the market activity is continuing to pick up with more homes slowly coming on the market.  Click here to see the homes sold in Torrance for May of 2016.

City Homes
Sold		 May
2016 Median		 May
2015 Median		 Year
over Year % Change%
Carson 57 $453,000 $410,000 10.4%
El Segundo 12 $802,500 $803,500 -.1%
Gardena 47 $425,000 $405,000 4.9%
Harbor City 26 $439,000 $415,000 5.8%
Hawthorne 39 $485,000 $525,000 -7.7%
Hermosa Beach 21 $1,285,000 $1,450,000 -11.4%
Lawndale 14 $455,000 $431,000 5.6%
Lomita 15 $488,000 $509,000 -4.1%
Long Beach 349 $485,000 $433,000 11.9%
Manhattan Beach 48 $1,875,000 $2,239,000 -16.2%
Marina Del Rey 31 $925,000 $918,000 .8%
Palos Verdes Estates 55 $1,499,000 $1,515,000 -1.1%
Playa Del Rey 24 $560,000 $615,000 -8.9%
Rancho Palos Verdes 58 $1,060,000 $1,100,000 -3.6%
Redondo Beach 96 $950,000 $845,000 12.5%
San Pedro 66 $489,000 $449,000 8.8%
Torrance 138 $593,000 $579,000 2.4%
Westchester 30 $1,130,000 $900,000 25.6%
in Home Prices, Homes for Sale, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Trends Posted by Keith Kyle
Riviera Village shopping and dining in Redondo Beach

Riviera Village – Charming Dining and Shopping are in the Hollywood Riviera

By Keith KyleRiviera Village shopping and dining in Redondo Beach

If you’re looking for a classic beach downtown area and Hermosa and Manhattan are just too crowded, take a trip to the charming Riviera Village in South Redondo Beach.

The Riviera Village features great locally owned shops and restaurants, a very pedestrian friendly feel and sits just a few blocks from the beach.  It has a distinct retro feel of beach towns of old.  Visit homes for sale in Hollywood Riviera to see the current homes for sale and other community information.

Riviera Village offers a charming collection of over 300 eclectic shops, restaurants and services .   Stroll the tree-lined streets or people-watch at one of the sidewalk cafes. Relax in an open environment where Redondo Beach sea breezes keep your shopping and dining cool. 

Riviera Village shopping and dining in Redondo BeachFarmers Market, Fridays 3 to 7 pm 

The Riviera Village Farmers Market is a great spot to pick up everything you need for a great picnic at the beach, Saturday night dinner with friends, or relaxing Sunday brunch.  Friday farmer’s market has loads of fresh produce, fruit, and a wide selection of prepared foods, including olive oils, jams and jellies, and snacks.   Grab some local food and head to the beach for a sunset picnic.

Third Thursdays

Enjoy shopping after dinner as selected stores stay open late on the third Thursday of every month. Live music and a drawing for Village gift baskets add to the fun.

 

in Hollywood Riviera, Just for Fun Posted by Keith Kyle

Great 3 Bedroom Plaza Del Amo Townhome for Sale

2160 Plaza Del Amo # 165, Torrance 905012160 Plaza Del Amo copy

**Update** This home has sold.  See all of the current homes, townhomes and condos for sale in the communities of Plaza Del Amo.   Just in time for summer, this beautiful and spacious townhome located in one of Torrance’s great neighborhoods offers numerous upgrades in the peaceful Park Plaza community.  This two level townhome offers an ideal layout with all 3 bedrooms upstairs and all living areas on the first floor.  The first floor offers a beautiful kitchen and breakfast nook overlooking one of the multiple patios and decks.   The dining room and living room sit just off of the kitchen and offer solid hardwood walnut floors and a custom-built fireplace and direct access to the patio making it ideal for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living.  Upstairs the master suite features vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan and a balcony looking out over the treetops. The two other bedrooms are bright and spacious making for an ideal floorplan.   Detached separate 2 car garage steps away.  Park plaza offers a gated entry, lushly landscaped open space, pool,spa and club house. This is a wonderful property in a tranquil setting, and resides in the award winning Torrance Unified School District.


Contact listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International for more information.

2160_Plaza_del_Amo_pool5 copy    2160_Plaza_del_Amo_kitchen4 copy

BED / BATH: 3/ 1 1/2
SQFT(src): 1,578 (A)
GARAGE: 2
YEAR BLT(src): 1979 (ASR)
SUB TYPE: TWNHS (A)
APN: 7359007046

 

in Homes for Sale, Old Torrance, Plaza Del Amo, Pocket Listings Posted by Keith Kyle
1638 Spreckels Lane Redondo Beach

Off market home in the Golden Hills – 1638 Spreckels Lane

By Keith Kyle1638 Spreckels Lane Redondo Beach

**Update** – This is an older post and this home has sold and is no longer on the market.  Click here to see the current homes for sale in the Golden Hills neighborhood of north Redondo Beach.

Sitting on a quiet one way street in the Golden Hills of Redondo Beach, this charming single level home on an oversized lot is in the Jefferson School area and only 1 block to Hermosa Beach.  This beautiful home offers original beach bungalow charm but with an expanded floorplan and updated spaces.  From the moment you see the home the curb appeal and pride of ownership is appearant with the extra large lot offering a sense of space rarely seen in the Golden Hills.  The white picket fence and grassy front yard offers real coastal charm.  Enter the home into the living room with great light, hardwood floors and a great layout perfect for entertaining.  The open kitchen offers stainless appliances, tile countertops, pantry and more.  Conveniently located 1/2 bath and laundry room sit just off of the kitchen.  Rare for the neighborhood, 1638 Spreckels offers 3 nice sized bedrooms all on one level and each feature hardwood floors, large mirrored closets and great light.  The rear of the home offers a spacious family room with cozy brick fireplace and sliders that lead directly to the backyard.  The backyard offers fruit trees and mature landscaping allowing for privacy to enjoy summer evenings and beach breezes.  Contact Redondo Beach listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sothey’s International for more information.

  • 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath
  • 1408 square feet
  • 4,052 foot lot
  • Built in 1952
in Uncategorized Posted by Keith Kyle