Torrance Home Sales and Housing Prices for November 2016

By Keith Kyle

Torrance, CA posted some solid home sales numbers in November 2015 with a very healthy 112 homes selling at a median price of $656,000 which was up considerably over November of the previous year.  To see the home sales in Torrance click here.  Torrance is one of the largest cities in the South Bay with a very diverse housing market.

City Homes
Sold
November
2016 Median
November
2015 Median
Year
over Year % Change%
Carson 54 $450,000 $420,000 7%
El Segundo 14 $816,000 $1,171,000 -30.3%
Gardena 44 $504,000 $413,000 22%
Harbor City 9 $523,000 $404,000 29.5%
Hawthorne 37 $575,000 $520,000 10.6%
Hermosa Beach 17 $1,380,000 $1,625,000 -15%
Lawndale 8 $393,000 $521,000 -24.6%
Lomita 6 $473,000 $535,000 -11.6%
Long Beach 298 $490,000 $435,000 12.6%
Manhattan Beach 38 $1,863,000 $1,831,000 1.7%
Marina Del Rey 21 $955,000 $945,000 1.1%
Palos Verdes Estates 25 $1,550,000 $1,675,000 -7.5%
Playa Del Rey 20 $658,000 $612,000 7.5%
Rancho Palos Verdes 47 $1,088,000 $945,000 15.1%
Redondo Beach 75 $900,000 $855,000 5.3%
San Pedro 58 $515,000 $485,000 6.3%
Torrance 112 $656,000 $585,000 12.1%
Westchester 32 $943,000 $892,000 5.7%
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Home Sales and Median Home Prices in Torrance for August 2016

By Keith Kylepark-plaza-plaza-del-amo-sign

August 2016 saw another strong month for homes throughout the South Bay and Torrance.  Torrance, CA reached a 179 homes sold in the month of August with a median home price of $645,000.  As of October 18th 2016 there are 151 active homes and income properties for sale in Redondo Beach and 173 homes currently in escrow.  The lowest price of the month was a one bedroom condo in a 55+ building at $215,000 with the highest sale a $1,225,000 for a single family home in the Southwood community of Torrance.  Of all the homes sold only one was a short sale or foreclosure showing just how much of a non factor short sales are becoming in Torrance.   View the current homes for sale in Torrance, CA or view a list of the homes sold in Redondo Beach and the South Bay in August.

City Homes Sold August 2016 Median August 2015 Median Yearover Year % Change%
Carson 56 $450,000 $430,000 4.7%
El Segundo 15 $1,075,000 $780,000 37.8%
Gardena 43 $470,000 $399,000 17.8%
Harbor City 24 $523,000 $450,000 16.1%
Hawthorne 47 $575,000 $493,000 16.8%
Hermosa Beach 22 $1,723,000 $1,389,000 24.%
Lawndale real estate 16 $498,000 $437,000 13.8%
Lomita 23 $619,000 $510,000 21.4%
Long Beach 348 $463,000 $459,000 .8%
Manhattan Beach 36 $1,800,000 $1,923,000 -6.4%
Marina Del Rey 24 $1,059,000 $928,000 14.1%
Palos Verdes Estates 42 $1,412,000 $1,815,000 -22.2%
Playa Del Rey 16 $623,000 $560,000 11.2%
Rancho Palos Verdes 57 $1,065,000 $1,155,000 -7.8%
Redondo Beach 100 $968,000 $842,000 15%
San Pedro 70 $481,000 $475,000 1.3%
Torrance 179 $645,000 $585,000 10.3%
Westchester 44 $1,093,000 $890,000 22.7%

Torrance Short Sales Continue to Dwindle

As a short sale specialist I have tracked the short sale market for years and as Torrance is the largest city in the SouthForeclosure-sign Bay, it has been a very good indicator of how much of a factor short sales and bank owned homes have been on the local market.  Short sales first became a factor in mid 2007 with a high point in 2010.  In August of 2010 there were 159 active short sale homes for sale in Torrance.   Those numbers started to decline in April of 2011 and have continued downward to the current level which has seen an average of 4 homes for sale for the past few months.  What was a source of the “deals” sought by buyers is no longer putting downward pressure on the market and has basically ceased to be a factor. View short sale homes for sale on our distressed home site for Torrance and all of the South Bay

Townhomes for sale - 2209 Nelson

Torrance Alternative – 2209 Nelson in Redondo Beach CA

Although not in Torrance this is a Redondo Beach real estate listing that’s worth knowing about.

Townhomes for sale - 2209 Nelson
2209 Nelson

This better than new coastal craftsman is as beautiful on the inside as the outside

and dramatically different than the standard Redondo townhome.  From the moment you see 2209 Nelson in Redondo Beach you’ll realize that this is unlike anything on the market.  Entering the home, you’ll be struck by the bright and open floorplan and attention to details. From the nine foot high ceilings,  6″ oak flooring to the El Dorado stone fireplace to the wainscoting and custom colors this home is designer perfect.  The lower level features a bright and open floorplan for today’s lifestyle and perfectly blends beach casual with modern luxury.  Ideal for entertaining the home features an open kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, Merillat maple cabinetry, center island and breakfast bar.  The kitchen opens to both the dining area and the spacious living room.  Direct access to the private backyard and patio is ideal for indoor outdoor living.Luxury living rooms in Torrance.

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

Head upstairs to 3 beautiful  bedrooms plus the incredible master suite.  All bedrooms offer plantation shutters, vaulted ceilings, recessed lights, and all enjoy an abundance of natural light.  The master suite is a stunning retreat bathed in natural light, with vaulted ceilings, beautiful stone fireplace, private sitting area, balcony, and walk in closet.  The spacious master bath offers separate jacuzzi tub and shower, dual vanities, marble countertops and travertine flooring.  This beautiful home is a rare find in today’s market of cookie cutter homes.  View the 2209 Nelson photo gallery or visit the virtual tour.

  • $1,195,000
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 1/2 bathrooms
  • Fully detached – feels like a single family home
  • Beautiful kitchen with Merillat maple cabinets, Verde Butterfly granite, stainless appliances
  • Private patio and yard
  • 2,350 square feet (approx – buyer to verify)
  • Craftsman Style
  • Decorator perfect interior
  • Open Layout
  • Traditional floorplan
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We’ve created a new real estate website geared specificially to the Hollywood Riviera area of Torrance. The Hollywood Rivera is one of our favorite areas in all of the South Bay with great views, proximity to the beach, ideal weather, a wonderful neighborhood feel, and somewhat restrictive building codes keeping the homes appropriate for the lot sizes and protecting the views.

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