Motivational Sayings Ten Great Ones
The first thing you need to do is sit down and set your goals. Diana Scharf Hunt said “Goals are dreams with deadlines.” A lot of times, people are thrown off by the idea of taking the time to set their goals.
Schools are Very Important to the Torrance Real Estate Market
It’s no real secret that good schools help drive real estate values in certain neighborhoods and communities. 
Buyers with kids want to be in areas with good schools and that higher demand helps keep values up. Even those without kids greatly benefit from a strong school system. The stronger the schools the more insulated a market is from any downturns. That was very evident in Redondo Beach that saw home prices drop during the recession and housing crisis, but only a very small amount compared with other local areas that do not have as strong a school system.
A recent CAR study showed that 47% of home buyers said good schools were very importan, 23% said that they were somewhat important, 11% said not very important and 19% said that it was not important at all.
The 19% may not realize just how much of an influence schools play on values and demand. Good elementary schools are often part of a good community and without question most buyers would like to live in a good community.
The Torrance Unified School District is highly ranked and that creates a very high demand, especially for families thinking of living in this coastal community.
The study also conclued that 43% of consumers age 34 or under believe highly rated schools are very important. 58% of consumers earning more than $100,000 a year think that highly rated schools are very important.
Just Listed in Redondo Beach Oceanview Studio in The Village
UPDATE – This home has been sold but there are other units for sale. Visit the homes for sale in The Village Redondo Beach for updated listings.
610 The Village #202 Redondo Beach CA
- Well priced at $460,000
- 410 foot studio with 1 full bath
- Ocean view condo
- Community ammenities included multiple pools and spas, market/restaurant, fitness center, bbq areas and decks
- Low HOA of $265 a month
Welcome home to this luxury retreat and live the vacation lifestyle! This beautifully remodeled condo is the ideal beach retreat and the community offers multiple pools and spas, oceanview deck, bbq area and access to the neighboring resort style pool, state of the art fitness center and market/restaurant. Perfect for those looking to buy instead of rent, those looking for a second home just seconds from the beach, and those that travel often and are looking for the perfect place to come home after a trip and sit back and relax…..610 The Village #202 is an ideal fit. Located just east of King Harbor and the Redondo Pier, this beautiful and rare ocean view studio is central to everything in the South Bay. The home was recently upgrated with granite counters, new stainless appliances, recessed lights, crown molding, new sliders to the patio, new carpet and new paint. Bathed in natural light the home feels much larger than the typical studio and much larger than the square footage would indicate. Enjoy beach breezes and ocean views from the home or the private balcony or head out for a stroll on the pier or along the beach.
Contact listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty for more information or to set up a private showing.
How Do Torrance Buyers Choose a Neighborhood
Just as every community is different…..every home buyer is different as well. A recent survey provided some insight into California home buyers. See what is important to home buyers in Torrance and CA according to a recent CAR survey.
Here’s some of what home buyers look for when choosing a neighborhood.
- 25% wanted a home close to friends and family
- 24% wanted a short commute
- 20% wanted homes in a specific school district
See the chart below for some other important details when choosing a neighborhood.
Torrance California Home Sales for October 2018
October was another solid month for home sales in Torrance with 112 home sales. The average listing price for the month was $748,206 with
the average sales price at $744,270. The median list price was $729,000 while the median sold price was at $715,875. The highest sale of the month was $1,750,000 for a 4 bedroom home in South Torrance in the Seaside Ranchos neighborhood at 5006 Sharynne and the lowest priced sale was a condo at $265,000.
See the current homes for sale in Torrance CA
October 2018 Torrance Home Sales
| Type |
|
Sq Feet | |||||
| SFR/D |
1554 W
|
220th ST | $ 479,000 | $ 665.28 |
1/1,0,0,0 | 720/A | 1924/ASR |
| SFR/D |
1626 W
|
214th ST | $525,000 | $ 713.32 |
2/1,0,0,0 | 736/A | 1951/ASR |
| SFR/D |
1456 W
|
223rd ST | $580,200 | $ 499.31 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1162/A | 1944/ASR |
| SFR/D |
1527 W
|
213th ST | $585,000 | $ 565.76 |
2/2,0,0,0 | 1034/A | 1940/ASR |
| SFR/A |
1306 W
|
214th ST | $600,000 | $ 364.08 |
3/2,0,1,0 | 1648/A | 1959/PUB |
| CONDO/A |
1133
|
Sepulveda Blvd #202 | $340,000 | $ 427.14 |
2/1,0,0,0 | 796/A | 1973/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
1127
|
Sepulveda Blvd #L104 | $350,000 | $ 408.88 |
2/2,0,0,0 | 856/A | 1973/APP |
| CONDO/A |
20565 S
|
Vermont AVE #8 | $390,000 | $ 402.89 |
2/2,0,0,0 | 968/A | 1982/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
23314
|
Marigold AVE #S101 | $425,000 | $ 398.69 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1066/A | 1973/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
22912 S
|
Vermont AVE #4 | $445,000 | $ 399.82 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1113/A | 1973/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
22919
|
Mariposa AVE #801 | $450,000 | $ 381.36 |
2/1,1,1,0 | 1180/A | 2009/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
874 W
|
232nd ST | $475,000 | $ 348.50 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1363/A | 1974/ASR |
| SFR/D |
22922
|
Doble AVE | $540,000 | $ 534.65 |
3/1,0,0,0 | 1010/A | 1953/ASR |
| SFR/A |
22912
|
Doble AVE | $575,000 | $ 429.10 |
4/2,0,0,0 | 1340/A | 1953/ASR |
| SFR/D |
21141
|
Broadwell AVE | $605,000 | $ 376.48 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1607/A | 1954/ASR |
| SFR/D |
20963 S
|
Van Deene AVE | $615,000 | $ 488.10 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1260/A | 1957/ASR |
| SFR/D |
808
|
Gian DR | $649,000 | $ 409.21 |
4/2,0,0,0 | 1586/A | 1968/ASR |
| SFR/D |
719 W
|
226th ST | $651,000 | $ 269.34 |
4/3,0,0,0 | 2417/A | 1968/ASR |
| SFR/D |
21430
|
Marigold AVE | $665,000 | $ 358.88 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1853/A | 1959/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
24452
|
Ward ST | $700,000 | $ 510.95 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1370/A | 1981/ASR |
| SFR/D |
3322
|
Dalemead ST | $750,055 | $ 702.96 |
3/1,0,0,0 | 1067/A | 1950/ASR |
| SFR/D |
3213
|
Dalemead ST | $840,000 | $ 787.25 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1067/T | 1950/ASR |
| DPLX/D |
24240
|
Ocean AVE | $900,000 | $ 348.70 |
9/4,1,0,0 | 2581/A | 1955/ASR |
| SFR/D |
3200
|
Newton ST | $1,020,000 |
$ 447.37 |
4/2,0,1,0 | 2280/B | 1993/ASR |
| SFR/D |
2849
|
Windmill RD | $1,059,000 |
$ 511.10 |
4/2,0,0,0 | 2072/A | 1975/ASR |
| SFR/D |
25932
|
Richville DR | $1,305,000 |
$ 446.00 |
4/2,0,1,0 | 2926/A | 1956/ASR |
| COOP/A |
3110
|
Merrill DR #85 | $477,900 | $ 367.62 |
2/1,1,0,0 | 1300/E | 1964/ASR |
| COOP/A |
3210
|
Merrill DR #32 | $480,000 | $ 342.86 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1400/A | 1963/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
2567
|
Plaza Del Amo#308 | $500,000 | $ 574.71 |
1/1,0,1,0 | 870/A | 1985/ASR |
| CONDO |
3520
|
Maricopa ST #5 | $520,000 | $ 389.22 |
2/2,0,1,0 | 1336/A | 1975 |
| TWNHS/A |
2800
|
Plaza Del Amo #266 | $655,000 | $ 514.53 |
2/3,0,0,0 | 1273/A | 1988/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
3508
|
Del Amo Bl | $700,000 | $ 422.45 |
4/3,0,0,0 | 1657/A | 1974/BLD |
| TWNHS/A |
2300
|
Maple AVE #231 | $780,000 | $ 417.78 |
4/3,0,0,0 | 1867/A | 1987/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
4312
|
Spencer ST | $880,000 | $ 359.77 |
3/2,2,1,0 | 2446/A | 1989/PUB |
| SFR/D |
902
|
Cerise AVE | $892,000 | $ 527.19 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1692/A | 1951/ASR |
| SFR/D |
2623
|
Bayport DR | $940,000 | $ 370.96 |
4/2,0,1,0 | 2534/A | 1987/ASR |
| SFR/D |
3708
|
Michelle DR | $950,000 | $ 436.98 |
4/3,0,0,0 | 2174/A | 1969/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
24410
|
Crenshaw Bl #211 | $265,000 | $ 356.66 |
1/1,0,0,0 | 743/A | 1987/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
22911
|
Nadine CIR #A | $480,500 | $ 430.17 |
2/2,0,0,0 | 1117/A | 1963/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
23053
|
Nadine CIR #A | $510,500 | $ 457.03 |
2/2,0,0,0 | 1117/A | 1963/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
22927
|
Maple AVE | $544,250 | $ 562.82 |
2/2,0,0,0 | 967/A | 1963/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
2992 W
|
235th ST | $730,000 | $ 450.34 |
3/3,0,0,0 | 1621/A | 2000/ASR |
| SFR/D |
3735 W
|
226th ST | $790,000 | $ 714.29 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1106/A | 1953/ASR |
| SFR/D |
22715
|
Eriel AVE | $952,702 | $ 496.46 |
4/2,0,0,0 | 1919/A | 1960/ASR |
| SFR/D |
4521
|
Greenmeadows AVE | $ 1,090,000 |
$ 699.61 |
3/1,0,1,0 | 1558/A | 1953/ASR |
| SFR/D |
4625
|
Paseo De Las Tortugas | $ 1,295,000 |
$ 810.39 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1598/A | 1956/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
3970
|
Sepulveda Blvd #206 | $620,000 | $ 413.33 |
2/2,0,0,0 | 1500/B | 2007/ASR |
| SFR/D |
22939
|
Ocean AVE | $820,000 | $ 554.43 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1479/A | 1955/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
22485
|
Kent AVE | $839,000 | $ 406.89 |
3/3,0,0,0 | 2062/A | 1999/ASR |
| SFR/D |
22621
|
Susana AVE | $850,000 | $1,049.38 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 810/A | 1952/ASR |
| SFR/D |
3921 W
|
234th PL | $866,000 | $ 513.34 |
4/2,0,0,0 | 1687/A | 1962/ASR |
| SFR/D |
4713
|
Vanderhill RD | $890,000 | $ 772.57 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1152/A | 1956/ASR |
| SFR/D |
23148
|
Anza AVE | $900,000 | $ 585.94 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1536/A | 1960/ASR |
| SFR/D |
23430
|
Evalyn AVE | $1,035,000 |
$ 449.02 |
5/1,2,0,0 | 2305/A | 1962/PUB |
| SFR/D |
5006
|
Sharynne LN | $1,750,000 |
$ 673.08 |
4/2,1,0,0 | 2600/E | 1949/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
5500
|
Torrance BLVD #C323 | $615,000 | $ 453.54 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1356/A | 1990/ASR |
| CONDO/A |
21345
|
Hawthorne BLVD #101 | $665,000 | $ 540.65 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1230/A | 2005/ASR |
| SFR/D |
5125
|
Sepulveda BLVD | $785,000 | $ 675.56 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1162/A | 1955/OTH |
| SFR/A |
4018
|
TORRANCE | $875,000 | $ 506.95 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1726/ | 1956 |
| SFR/D |
21713
|
Ladeene AVE | $921,000 | $ 792.60 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1162/A | 1956/ASR |
| SFR/D |
5215
|
Scott ST | $960,000 | $ 541.46 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1773/A | 1955/PUB |
| SFR/D |
5109
|
Beran ST | $961,000 | $ 438.61 |
4/4,0,0,0 | 2191/A | 1955/PUB |
| SFR/D |
21502
|
Linda DR | $1,000,000 |
$ 547.05 |
4/2,0,1,0 | 1828/A | 1955/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
3727
|
Emerald ST #B | $600,000 | $ 531.91 |
2/2,0,1,0 | 1128/A | 1987/ASR |
| SFR/D |
5105
|
Arvada ST | $730,000 | $ 421.48 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1732/A | 1954/ASR |
| COMRES/A |
3642
|
Garnet ST | $800,000 | $ 148.45 |
11/7,0,0,0 | 5389/A | 1973/PUB |
| TWNHS/A |
4489
|
Spencer ST #302 | $830,000 | $ 405.27 |
3/2,0,1,0 | 2048/A | 1995/ASR |
| SFR/D |
4765 W
|
191st ST | $855,000 | $ 439.14 |
4/2,0,0,0 | 1947/A | 1954/ASR |
| TWNHS/D |
20508
|
EARL ST | $875,000 | $ 446.20 |
3/2,0,2,0 | 1961/ | 2004 |
| SFR/D |
19905
|
Mansel AVE | $909,500 | $ 649.18 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1401/A | 1955/ASR |
| SFR/D |
20015
|
Saltee AVE | $940,000 | $ 654.14 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1437/A | 1955/ASR |
| SFR/D |
20019
|
Mildred AVE | $1,300,000 |
$ 591.72 |
4/1,1,1,0 | 2197/A | 1970/ASR |
| SFR/D |
5515
|
Arvada ST | $1,360,000 |
$ 486.06 |
4/4,0,0,0 | 2798/A | 1956/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
3429 W
|
171st ST | $499,000 | $ 352.40 |
3/1,0,1,0 | 1416/A | 1974/ASR |
| SFR/A |
18334
|
FALDA AVE | $573,500 | $ 656.93 |
2/1,0,0,0 | 873/ | 1953/BLD |
| SFR/D |
3633 W
|
177th ST | $580,000 | $ 657.60 |
2/1,0,0,0 | 882/A | 1953/ASR |
| SFR/D |
18327
|
Elgar AVE | $610,000 | $ 690.05 |
3/1,0,0,0 | 884/A | 1953/ASR |
| SFR/D |
17008
|
Ermanita AVE | $695,000 | $ 630.10 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1103/A | 1951/ASR |
| SFR/D |
17108
|
Glenburn AVE | $700,000 | $ 596.25 |
2/2,0,0,0 | 1174/A | 1948/ASR |
| SFR/D |
18820
|
Patronella AVE | $705,000 | $ 595.94 |
3/1,0,1,0 | 1183/A | 1953/PUB |
| SFR/D |
16623
|
Falda AVE | $711,750 | $ 564.88 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1260/A | 1952/ASR |
| SFR/D |
3621 W
|
177th Street | $720,000 | $ 435.31 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1654/A | 1953/ASR |
| SFR/D |
3709 W
|
180th PL | $750,000 | $ 496.03 |
4/2,0,0,0 | 1512/A | 1953/ASR |
| SFR/D |
16705
|
Francis CT | $769,000 | $ 372.76 |
4/3,0,0,0 | 2063/A | 1963/ASR |
| SFR/D |
3633 W
|
181st ST | $795,000 | $ 485.35 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1638/A | 1953/ASR |
| TWNHS/D |
18512
|
Roslin AVE | $799,000 | $ 392.44 |
3/4,0,0,0 | 2036/B | 2018/BLD |
| SFR/D |
16815
|
Fonthill AVE | $815,000 | $ 372.32 |
4/2,0,0,0 | 2189/ | 1954 |
| SFR/D |
3733
|
Sandgate DR | $815,000 | $ 449.53 |
4/3,0,0,0 | 1813/D | 1960/ASR |
| SFR/D |
18932
|
Florwood AVE | $833,000 | $ 374.89 |
5/2,0,1,0 | 2222/A | 1953/ASR |
| SFR/D |
18328
|
Roslin AVE | $894,000 | $ 517.96 |
4/3,0,0,0 | 1726/B | 1949/ASR |
| SFR/D |
4345 W
|
190th ST | $985,000 | $ 321.90 |
4/4,0,0,0 | 3060/A | 2006/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
2052
|
Artesia | $520,000 | $ 448.28 |
2/2,0,1,0 | 1160/A | 2001/ASR |
| SFR/A |
2603 W
|
166th PL | $605,000 | $ 395.68 |
4/1,1,0,0 | 1529/A | 1955/ASR |
| SFR/D |
2502 W
|
170th ST | $625,000 | $ 520.83 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1200/A | 1955/ASR |
| SFR/D |
2618 W
|
180th ST | $645,000 | $ 338.23 |
4/3,0,0,0 | 1907/A | 1956/ASR |
| SFR/D |
18902
|
Haas AVE | $680,000 | $ 406.94 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1671/A | 1951/ASR |
| SFR/D |
16403
|
Wilkie AVE | $689,000 | $ 662.50 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1040/A | 1951/ASR |
| SFR/D |
2418 W
|
180th PL | $710,000 | $ 584.36 |
3/1,1,0,0 | 1215/A | 1956/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
17510
|
Van Ness Avenue #5 | $795,000 | $ 461.14 |
3/2,0,2,0 | 1724/B | 2018/BLD |
| TWNHS/A |
17508
|
Van Ness Avenue #4 | $800,000 | $ 464.04 |
3/2,0,2,0 | 1724/B | 2018/BLD |
|
2454
|
Del Amo BL | $ 805.00 |
1/1,0 | 650/A | 1948 | ||
| TWNHS/A |
2160
|
Plaza Del Amo #178 | $560,000 | $ 368.42 |
3/2,0,1,0 | 1520/A | 1979/PUB |
| TWNHS/A |
2714
|
Cabrillo AVE | $677,500 | $ 410.61 |
2/2,0,0,1 | 1650/A | 2006/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
813
|
Van Ness AVE #B | $689,000 | $ 490.04 |
3/3,0,0,0 | 1406/A | 2000/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
2444
|
Cabrillo AVE | $695,000 | $ 566.42 |
2/2,0,1,0 | 1227/D | 2018/BLD |
| SFR/D |
1308
|
Cota AVE | $700,000 | $ 628.93 |
2/1,1,0,0 | 1113/A | 1926/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
1800
|
Oak St. #519 | $705,000 | $ 473.15 |
2/2,0,1,0 | 1490/A | 2007/ASR |
| TWNHS/A |
1800
|
Oak ST #103 | $760,000 | $ 383.84 |
2/2,0,1,0 | 1980/A | 2007/ASR |
| SFR/D |
23305
|
Huber AVE | $740,000 | $ 439.43 |
3/2,0,0,0 | 1684/A | 1948/PUB |
| SFR/D |
1846
|
Reynosa DR | $765,000 | $ 467.03 |
4/2,0,0,0 | 1638/A | 1948/ASR |
| SFR/D |
2218 W
|
229th PL | $795,000 | $ 388.18 |
3/3,0,0,0 | 2048/A | 1962/ASR |
| SFR/D |
2155 W
|
235th PL | $927,900 | $ 388.89 |
4/3,0,0,0 | 2386/A | 1974/ASR |
5 Mortgage Musts for Torrance CA Homebuyers
There are a number of things a buyer needs to do to get a mortgage and the earlier these are done in the process the less stressful the process. Knowing about your financing abilities eliminates many challenges and stresses that may come up in the home buyer process in Torrance and the loan process for any Southern California home. Also see how a change in your rate can greatly impact how much of a home you qualify for. Here are 5 essential steps to successfully navigating the mortgage process:
- Get pre-approved: In a highly competitive housing market, it’s imperative to be pre-approved to give yourself the best chance of an offer being considered. Most realtors and sellers won’t even consider an offer with financing if a preapproval letter isn’t included.
- Choose a realtor that can help mitigate appraisal problems. A good realtor will meet the appraiser with the most current information in hand. As a local real estate expert often knows more than the appraiser, the realtor may have insight and information not readily available to the appraiser.
- Know your credit score: It’s not only important to have good credit and know your credit score, but equally important that your credit score stays the same throughout the escrow process. No big purchases, no opening numerous new credit lines and no late or missed payments.
- Review the closing disclosure forms or CD. Due to regulations, lenders must provide you with a closing disclosure at least 3 days before closing in order to see fees, details, etc.
- Make it through underwriting: Before you get loan clearance and final approval, your mortgage has to go through the underwriting process. Be ready and supply the underwriters with all requested documents quickly to avoid the stress of needing to ask the seller for extra time. Most loan contingency periods are 21 days or shorter so time is of the essence in the loan process.