Median home prices near $600,000 for August 2014

By Keith KyleNorth Torrance Homes

August was yet another big month for home prices in Torrance and the South Bay with  average home prices continuing to rise and the busy summer season continuing at a fairly torrid pace. Home sales were down from July due to the continuing lack of homes for sale.  Click any city and month below to see the full list of homes sold.  Contact us for more information on any of the homes.

August saw a total of 117 homes sold, down from 142 in July.  Of the 117 homes sold, 82 were single family homes, 16 were townhomes, and 17 were condos.  In addition there were 9 income properties (duplex, triplex, etc.) sold  as well as.  Of the 117 4 were short sales or foreclosures showing that the foreclosure market continues to dwindle and is a non factor in the current housing market.  The median home price was $600,000 up from $540,000 the prior month.

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July 2014 Median Home Prices in Torrance CA

By Keith Kyle

Townhomes for sale - 2209 Nelson

July 2014 saw some big numbers in terms of both number of homes sold as well as median prices.  Torrance CA  had 142 sold homes at a median price of $540,000 which was down from the same month in 2013.  Most other South Bay cities also saw some significant year over year increases in prices with the other exceptions being  Marina Del Rey and Playa Del Rey.  To see the actual homes sales in each city visit our recent home sales price and information site.

City Homes Sold July 2014 Median July 2013 Median Year over Year % Change
Carson 48 $382,500 $350,000 9.29%
El Segundo 15 $872,000 $797,000 9.41%
Gardena 50 $385,000 $332,500 15.79%
Harbor City 13 $4 80,000 $465,000 3.23%
Hawthorne homes 51 $505,000 $400,000 26.25%
Hermosa Beach 26 $1,230,000 $1,097,500 12.07%
Lawndale 8 $412,000 $331,250 24.38%
Lomita 13 $555,000 $452,000 22.79%
Long Beach 330 $400,000 $365,000 9.59%
Manhattan Beach 43 $1,795,000 $1,521,250 18.00%
Marina Del Rey 33 $757,500 $862,500 -12.17%
Palos Verdes Estates 51 $1,600,000 $1,291,000 23.93%
Playa Del Rey 23 $507,000 $512,000 -0.98%
RanchoPalos Verdes 54 $1,069,000 $1,100,000 -2.82%
Redondo Beach 97 $865,000 $758,000 14.12%
San Pedro 49 $440,000 $420,500 4.64%
Torrance 142 $540,000 $576,250 -6.29%
Westchester 48 $777,500 $715,000 8.74%

Real Estate Micro Market Update – Southwood Torrance

By Keith KyleSouthwood Torrance Homes

The neighborhood of Southwood in Torrance CA is a fantastic area with tree lined streets with primarily single family homes and a great community feel. Prices in this neighborhood, located just east of Redondo Beach, have seen steady increases since the beginning of 2013 and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Here’s a quick recap of the current real estate market conditions in this Torrance neighborhood.

  • In escrow – 8

 

  • Total homes sold in 2014 YTD – 20
  • Average sales price – $627,688
  • Average price per square foot – $474.73
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Welcome to Torrance Real Estate & Homes for Sale

By Keith KyleHomes for sale in the Hollywood Riviera

Welcome to Torrance real estate.  We have strived to offer the very best information and home search features on a local website designed specifically for Torrance home buyers and sellers.  As local Torrance and Redondo Beach real estate specialists we understand how unique Torrance is and how different and distinct the various areas can be.  From oceanfront homes in the Hollywood Riviera, to duplex and income properties in the County Strip area…..we can help.  Search for homes with our free Torrance MLS access or allow us to do the hard work for you with our FREE daily listing updates and know about new homes first.  Our website offers information on real estate markets and trends in each neighborhood, recent home sales and prices, current off market homes and MLS listings, short sales and foreclosures and information for home sellers to find out what their Torrance home is worth and how we have been so successful at marketing and selling homes in the area.  We hope that our website is a great place to start for all of your Torrance real estate needs.  Contact us as any time for questions or more information.

 

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North Torrance West Real Estate Statistics

By Keith Kyle

As knowledge is critical in real estate, we hope that the information provided below will make the real estate market in the North West areas of Torrance easier to understand and the trends can make for educated decisions. Whether you are a buyer, or a seller, knowing what the market is doing and where it appears to be heading can make all of the difference in the world. If we can be of assistance in any way please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can view these trends for all Torrance CA neighborhoods.

View the current North Torrance – West Homes for Sale

The chart below shows the recent history of the number of active listings, pending home sales and closed escrows. The higher ratio of active to sold/pending listings shows a buyers market while lower inventory shows a sellers market.

The chart below shows the average price per square foot in North Torrance West. This includes all types of homes including condos, townhomes and single family homes

The chart below shows the percentage of sold price / list price at which an equal number of properties are sold above, equal or below the list price and it indicates how long it has taken to sell those properties.

The chart below shows the difference between the average price for sale in North Torrance and average price of the sold homes. It helps determine whether the market is a buyer or seller market. If the average listing price and average sold price are the closest, the area has the healthiest market.

The chart below shows the months of inventory for a particular month. As a rule of thumb, an inventory level of less than three indicates a strong seller market while an inventory level greater than six indicates a buyer’s market.


CURRENT NORTH TORRANCE WEST HOMES FOR SALE
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Old Torrance Real Estate Trends

By Keith KyleTorrance Home Updates

As knowledge is critical in real estate, we hope that the information provided below will make the real estate market in Old Torrance easier to understand and the trends can make for educated decisions.  Whether you are a buyer, or a seller, knowing what the market is doing and where it appears to be heading can make all of the difference in the world.   If we can be of assistance in any way please don’t hesitate to contact us.  You can view these trends for all Torrance CA neighborhoods.

The chart below shows the recent history of the number of active listings, pending home sales and closed escrows.  The higher ratio of active to sold/pending listings shows a buyers market while lower inventory shows a sellers market.

The chart below shows the average price per square foot in Old Torrance.  This includes all types of homes including condos, townhomes and single family homes

The chart below shows the percentage of sold price / list price at which an equal number of properties are sold above, equal or below the list price and it indicates how long it has taken to sell those properties.

The chart below shows the difference between the average price for sale in Old Torrance and average price of the sold homes.  It helps determine whether the market is a buyer or seller market. If the average listing price and average sold price are the closest, the area has the healthiest market.

The chart below shows the months of inventory for a particular month.  As a rule of thumb, an inventory level of less than three indicates a strong seller market while an inventory level greater than six indicates a buyer’s market.