Townhomes for sale - 2209 Nelson

Torrance Home Inventory Continues to Decline in Early 2015

By Keith Kyle

Townhomes for sale - 2209 Nelson
2209 Nelson

The housing inventory in Torrance, CA is continuing to shrink with the number of available homes for sale decreasing every month since July of 2014.    The first half of 2014 saw a month over month increase in the available homes peaking in the busy summer buying season but that momentum didn’t last.  The peak month of July saw 232 homes available which has gone down every month since.  As of this post there are currently 151 homes currently on the market in the South Bay’s largest city.  The chart below shows the monthly numbers for active homes for sale (light green) current escrows (red line) and closed home sales (dark green).  Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions about the market or to receive an updated list of the current homes for sale.

 

Springwood Plaza Del Amo

An Abundance of New Torrance Townhome Listings on Plaza Del Amo

By Keith Kyle

One of the most affordable ways of owning a larger home in one of Torrance’s best neighborhoods may be the townhomes in the Plaza Del Amo area of Central Torrance.  There are a number of complexes each with a somewhat different feel and set of amenities, but all are centrally located and offer great square footage at reasonable prices.  The gated communities include Springwood, Windsong, Windmere, Summerwind and more.  Recently there have been a number of new listings in the various Plaza Del Amo complexes.

Click to see the current homes for sale in the Plaza Del Amo area

Current Plaza Del Amo Torrance Homes for Sale

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Current Torrance CA Foreclosures and Short Sales

Updated January 20th, 2015

While the number of distressed home sales in Torrance has dropped considerably in the past 2 years there are still a number of homes for sale at some stage of the foreclosure process.  Although these homes are not quite the bargains they were there are some homes that are still priced below market value due to the extra work and patience required by the home buyers.  The process has certainly gotten streamlined by the banks but they are still not as straightforward as traditional sales.

Current Torrance short sales

MLS# Type   Address Type  Price  Bed/Bath Year Built Sq Feet
PW14096768 CONDO/A 22334 Harbor Ridge LN #2 FOR, NOD, SPAY  $340,000 3/2,0,1,0 1980/ASR 1553/A
CV14230210 SFR/D 1157 W 225th ST #A FOR, NOD, SPAY  $639,000 5/3,0,0,0 2007/ASR 3068/A
PV14142427 TWNHS/A 3090 Newton ST NOD, SPAY  $629,000 2/3,0,0,0 2003/ASR 1852/A
OC14157232 SFR/D 2693 Hillside DR FOR, NOD, SPAY  $899,900 4/3,0,0,0 1983/ASR 2698/A
14811725 SFR/D 3227 W 188TH ST SPAY  $549,000 4/3,0,0,0 1950 1854
14797349 SFR/D 2701 W 182ND ST SPAY  $450,000 2/1,0,0,0 1946 961
PW14211431 SFR/D 2756 Border AV SPAY  $565,000 3/2,0,1,0 2003/ASR 2020/A

Current Bank Owned Homes and Foreclosures

MLS# Type   Address Type  Price  Bed/Bath Year Built Sq Feet
SB14231286 SFR/D 1323 W 227th ST REO  $369,900 4/2,0,0,0 1956/ASR 1377/A
DW15005743 SFR/D 2119 W 187th ST REO  $508,300 3/2,0,0,0 1959/ASR 1420/A
Luxury interiors

Flipped Homes Becoming Commonplace in North Torrance

By Keith Kyle

You don’t have to look far to see that investor owned “flipped” houses are a significant portion of the active home listings in North Torrance. Investors have long sought out homes in this area as many homes, most built post WWII in the late 1940’s and 1950’s, have not been updated in any significant way but are usually well built and structurally in good shape. Those factors, along with great schools and highly sought after neighborhoods, have made North Torrance a fairly ideal market with low inventory and prices on the rise since early 2013. Gone are the days of distressed sales and short sales, so the margins have grown much tighter but given the demand, expect to see an abundance of remodel and flipped property in 2015.  Below are just a few of the recent flips but there are certainly others and will be more coming to the market.   Contact us about any of these homes, to find out about upcoming remodels or to look for potential investment/”as is” opportunities.

Torrance Sees Gain in Home Prices for November 2014

It’s clear that the real estate market slowdown for the holidays didn’t start in November.  At least not for the number of home sales and home prices in Torrance CA.  Torrance posted another strong month with 99 sold homes at a median price of $575,000.  To see the homes that sold in November visit our South Bay monthly home sales site.

City Homes
Sold
November
2014 Median
November
2013 Median
Year
over Year % Change
Carson 44 $385,000 $337,500 14.07%
El Segundo 7 $853,000 $710,000 20.14%
Gardena 36 $394,000 $366,000 7.65%
Harbor City 16 $450,000 $343,750 30.91%
Hawthorne 35 $436,250 $465,000 -6.18%
Hermosa Beach 12 $1,050,000 $1,089,000 -3.58%
Lawndale 12 $432,500 $320,000 35.16%
Lomita 13 $490,000 $400,000 22.50%
Long Beach 262 $380,000 $365,000 4.11%
Manhattan Beach 40 $1,900,000 $1,987,000 -4.38%
Marina Del Rey 32 $822,100 $1,000,000 -17.79%
Palos Verdes Estates 21 $1,860,000 $1,300,000 43.08%
Playa Del Rey 18 $519,750 $525,000 -1.00%
Rancho Palos Verdes 34 $935,000 $1,010,000 -7.43%
Redondo Beach 66 $790,000 $720,000 9.72%
San Pedro 47 $462,000 $422,500 9.35%

Torrance

99

$575,000

$517,000

11.22%

Westchester 27 $805,000 $749,000 7.48%
Hollywood Riviera homes for sale

340 Via Colusa – Estate Home for Sale in the Hollywood Riviera

**Update**This is an older post and this home sold in 2014 and is no longer for sale.  Click here to see the current listings and homes for sale in the Hollywood Riviera.

340 Via Colusa Redondo Beach

Hollywood Riviera homes for sale

Welcome home to one of the most beautiful homes in all of the Hollywood Riviera in Redondo Beach

This gorgeous family home in the Hollywood Riviera was designed by renowned architect Louie Tomaro.  From the moment you enter you’re surrounded by luxurious touches.  The double door leads to a beautiful foyer.  The downstairs suite with private bath is perfect for guests or to use as a somewhat detached office.  Upstairs features 4 additional bedrooms each with it’s own private bathroom. This stunning Tuscany-style home includes luxurious touches and high end finishes throughout. The gourmet kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, cherry wood cabinetry and opens to the dining room and family room for a casual, yet elegant feel. The master bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet and private bath area. A balcony off the family room lets you take in the city light views and cool ocean breezes. Kolbe & Kolbe windows and doors, and cherry hardwood floors lend an elegant touch throughout. Sitting on a large lot, this home also features a spacious and private side patio as well as a very sunny backyard and patio area.   The huge fenced-in front yard with remote control-ready arched gates give this residence an estate-like feel. Enjoy the close proximity to the beach, Riviera Village, Riviera Elementary and the Palos Verdes walking trail.  Contact listing agent and Redondo Beach luxury home specialist, Keith Kyle at 310-251-2344 or Keith@KeithKyleHomes.com for more information and to arrange a private showing.

  • 340 Via Colusa, Redondo Beach CA 90277
  • Built in 2004
  • 5 Bedrooms, 5 ½ Baths
  • 2,560 Square Feet
  • 7543 Foot Lot

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