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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.
Keith Kyle home sales

See the Homes That We Have Sold in Southern California

By Keith Kyle

We are so fortunate to have worked with so many wonderful people and in such a great area.  It just doesn’t get much better.  See the map below to view all of our local home sales. Although we’ve sold more homes in Torrance and Redondo, we have been lucky enough to sell throughout the area, from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach. Many of these were first time buyers and are now happy homeowners. The red marks are home sales in which I represented the buyer, the orange marks represent homes that I listed, and the blue marks represent homes in which I represented both buyers and sellers.  Click on the marks to see pictures of the various homes and properties.

You can also see the interactive map of our South Bay home sales on Google.

Keith Kyle home sales

in First Time Buyers, Homes for Sale, Listing Agents, South Bay Brokers, Torrance Real Estate, Torrance Realtors Posted by Keith Kyle
Village Court 55+ senior condos in Torrance

Torrance Home Spotlight – 55+ Living at Village Court 21345 Hawthorne

By Keith Kyle21345_Hawthorne_Blvd_Village Court Spa

Located in the fantastic Torrance neighborhood of Southwood, Village Court is definitely not what often comes to mind when you think of 55+ senior living.  Village Court was built in 2005 by Anastasi Developement and original prices ranged from the lower to mid $500s for a one bedroom all the way up to over $850,000 for the largest of the 3 bedrooms.  There are several Village Court floorplans ranging from one bedroom units with 716 square feet, 1 Torrance 55+ Condosbedroom with a den, 2 bedroom as well as the rare 3 bedroom units with approximately 1300 square feet.

See the current homes for sale in Village Court 21345 Hawthorne Blvd.

All floorplans have a nice and open layout with a spacious corner kitchen, featuring hardwood floors, granite countertops and stainless appliances, open to the living room.  Each home offers a deck or patio and face either the exterior side of the building or the interior social area with views of the BBQ areas, sitting areas, pool and spa.Village Court Bedroom

With resort style amenities Village Court offers a beautiful pool and spa deck with fireplaces and firepits, sitting “lounge” areas, outdoor dining tables, exercise room, library area and clubhouse.

in 55+ Homes, Southwood, Torrance Real Estate Posted by Keith Kyle
West Torrance real estate map

Neighborhood Spotlight – Charming West Torrance

Welcome to the charming neighborhood of west TorranceTorrance homes for sale

Sitting just east of Redondo Beach and little further than a mile from the beach, West Torrance is a fantastic community with tree lined streets, award winning neighborhood schools that are often within walking distance, loads of great parks and all just a short drive to the beach.  Bordered by 190th to the north it enjoys mild coastal weather, proximity to shopping and dining, and has a wonderful community feel.

See the current homes for sale in West Torrance 90503

The homes in the area are generally 3 bedroom 1200 feet single family homes that are remodeled or updated and built in the 1940’s and 50s.  Unlike some of the nearby communities such as Manhattan and Hermosa Beach in which “mansionization” has become a big problem, west Torrance still retains much of it’s original charm and feel with the majority of the homes being appropriately sized for the lots.  Lot sizes range from around 5000 feet to larger 8000+ foot lots and all are highly sought after.  Prices have skyrocketed in the past several years with smaller 3 bed/1 bath homes nearing the low $1,100,00,000 with updated and expanded (many of the homes added a living room and bath in the distant past giving many homes square footage ranging between 1400 and 1700 feet) homes selling in the lower to mid $1,600,000s and newer construction nearing $2,000,000.

West Torrance real estate map

The many appealing factors to west Torrance are the numerous parks including Entradero, La Romeria, Sunnyglen and Victor, the fantastic schools of the Torrance Unified system including Lynn Middle School, Towers and Victor Elementary and West Torrance High School.  West High was even named to the Newsweek 500 top public high schools in the country.

in Home Prices, Homes for Sale, Real Estate Trends, Torrance Real Estate, West Torrance Posted by Keith Kyle
Hollywood Riviera homes for sale - 340 Via Colusa

Homes of all shapes and sizes for sale in Victoria Knolls

By Keith KyleHollywood Riviera homes for sale - 340 Via Colusa

Victoria Knolls is a small, and somewhat, unknown neighborhood in the Walteria section of Torrance.  It also happens to be one of my favorite neighborhoods.  With one way in and one way out, and sitting high on the hill the neighborhood offers a great community feel with quiet streets, appropriate sized homes (most of the time) and many homes offer great views of the city.  As of this article there are currently 4 homes available in this area which is a rarity.  The homes range in price from the high $1,100,000s to over $2,000,000 for something updated with a view.

Current homes for sale in Victoria Knolls

in Home Prices, Homes for Sale, Torrance Real Estate, Torrance Realtors, Victoria Knolls, Walteria Posted by Keith Kyle
Riviera Elementary School in Torrance

Torrance Schools….how they score

By Keith KyleTorrance High School

Without question one of the many reasons people want to live in Torrance is the highly ranked Torrance Unified School District.  From the elementary schools to the highly regarded high schools, the district has a lot to offer and always ranks high in state test scores.  Both South and West High were recently named one of the Top 500 Public High Schools by Newsweek.

TORRANCE UNIFIED 860 869 D -9
Elementary Schools
Anza Elementary 916 918 A -2 Yes
Arlington Elementary 885 887 A -2 Yes
Edison Elementary 860 876 A -16 Yes
Evelyn Carr Elementary 813 834 A -21 Yes
Fern Elementary 844 864 A -20 Yes
Hickory Elementary
Howard Wood Elementary 842 846 A -4 Yes
John Adams Elementary 850 853 A -3 Yes
Joseph Arnold Elementary 899 907 A -8 Yes
Lincoln Elementary 894 897 A -3 Yes
Riviera Elementary 907 918 A -11 Yes
Seaside Elementary 902 915 A -13 Yes
Torrance Elementary 821 837 A -16 Yes
Towers Elementary 908 916 A -8 Yes
Victor Elementary 899 916 A -17 Yes
Walteria Elementary 906 909 A -3 Yes
Yukon Elementary 838 859 A -21 Yes
Middle Schools
Bert M. Lynn Middle 910 936 A -26 Yes
Calle Mayor Middle 908 928 A -20 Yes
Casimir Middle 859 862 A -3 Yes
Edward J. Richardson Middle 907 921 A -14 Yes
J. H. Hull Middle 800 826 A -26 Yes
Jefferson Middle 858 887 A -29 Yes
Madrona Middle 882 891 A -9 Yes
Philip Magruder Middle 846 827 A 19 Yes
High Schools
North High 807 815 A -8 Yes
South High 875 876 A -1 Yes
Torrance High 811 822 A -11 Yes
West High 868 873 A -5 Yes
in Torrance Real Estate, Torrance Schools Posted by Keith Kyle