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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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in Hollywood Riviera, Homes for Sale, Luxury Homes, Pocket Listings, South Bay Brokers, Torrance Real Estate, Torrance Realtors Posted by Keith Kyle
Redondo Beach homes for sale - Ford

Our Latest Listing – 1643 Ford in the Golden Hills of Redondo Beach

***Update***1643 Ford has sold.  View the current homes for sale in the GoldenRedondo Beach homes for sale - Ford Hills of Redondo Beach.

Welcome home to this wonderfully remodeled single family home in the Golden Hills of Redondo Beach. This beautiful home boasts a great split level floorplan that offers all three bedrooms on the same floor and a spacious and stylish interior. Features include a gorgeous kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, pendant lighting and an abundance of natural light. Custom paint and dramatic dark hardwood floors extend throughout the home giving the home a true designer feel. Beautiful master suite offers large customized closets, gleaming hardwood floors, newer doors and windows and a beautifully remodeled bath. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms share another stylishly remodeled bathroom with custom tile and stone shower. Bedrooms are west facing and offer great natural light and sit high above the neighboring home to take full advantage of the coastal breezes. Spacious one car garage has a laundry area, direct access to the home, and a full size access door to the seemingly endless storage space underneath. In addition the ample street parking is a rare find in the Golden Hills! Just a few blocks from both Hermosa and Manhattan Beach this home is the perfect starter home in a fantastic neighborhood.

Contact listing agent Keith Kyle of South Bay Brokers to set up a private showing.

in Homes for Sale, Redondo Beach, South Bay Brokers Posted by Keith Kyle
Single family homes in Torrance

Neighborhood Spotlight – Southwood Torrance Homes for Sale

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Sitting between West Torrance and South Torrance is the wonderful neighborhood of Southwood.  This small area also sits just east of Redondo Beach and the proximity to the ocean means milder weather and great ocean breezes that other parts of the city don’t enjoy.

Southwood Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Comprised mainly of 1940s and 1950s beach style bungalows, the area is still more affordable than some of the nearby beach cities while still having a certain charm lost in some of these other areas with oversized homes, makes a statement type architecture and over development.  Some homes have gone the route of maximum square footage, but the majority still look like homes that belong in the neighborhoods and give homeowners a bit of space and separation.  Although prices are still below neighboring South Redondo, they have risen dramatically in the past 2 years with most original smaller 3 bed/1 bath homes starting in the mid to low $900’s for fairly original, but nice condition, and the larger 3 bed/2 bath 1400 foot (many homes added a family room accounting for the extra square footage) selling anywhere from the mid to low $1,200,000s up to the low $1,600,000’s depending on location and condition.

What makes the area so special is the community feel, with an abundance of parks, dog parks and schools all within walking distance.   A quick drive down just about any street says it all with pride of ownership being quite apparent.  Manicured lawns, updated homes, tree lined streets and an abundance of neighbors walking the area makes for a great atmosphere.  Contact us if you are interested in learning more about Southwood or would be interested in receiving free email updates with the latest listings.

Current Southwood Torrance homes for sale

in Buyers, First Time Buyers, Homes for Sale, Sellers, Southwood, Torrance Real Estate Posted by Keith Kyle
Senior 55+ condos in Torrance at Village Court

Stunning 55+ Condo for Sale in Torrance – 21345 Hawthorne Blvd

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The 55+ community of Village Court is possibly the best location in the nicest complex in the South Bay. This home is absolutely turnkey and features a spacious bedroom, kitchen with granite counters and large island, big views of the pool and spa area as well as wonderful western exposure offering sunset views and cool ocean breezes. Village Court is a 55+ complex built in 2005 offering all of the best amenities including a resort style pool and spa, large outdoor dining and relaxation area, gym, clubhouse with pool table, beautiful lobby and more.

in Homes for Sale, Southwood, Torrance Real Estate, Torrance Realtors Posted by Keith Kyle
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Vista Sotheby’s International and South Bay Brokers

When working with Keith Kyle, you get more than just the expertise and service of one person….you get the backing, support and global reach of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the most successful and reputable real estate companies in the South Bay.

While Vista Sotheby’s and South Bay Brokers merged in the summer of 2015, the new company still holds the values and founding principles.  Founded in 1985, South Bay Brokers had been an industry leader since it’s inception and continues today to be a leader in terms of expert, honest real estate in the South Bay. With offices in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, the Hollywood Riviera and Palos Verdes, Vista Sotheby’s agents are area experts in the cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Palos Verdes and surrounding neighborhoods.

Serving all of your Torrance real estate needs. With offices in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach, we are your South Bay Realtors.

  • Manhattan Beach – 2501 N Sepulveda Blvd 2nd Floor, Manhattan Beach CA 90266
  • Hermosa Beach – Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach CA 90254
  • Redondo Beach – 1640 S Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach CA 90278
  • Riviera Village – 1801 S Catalina, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  • Palos Verdes – 608 Silver Spur Road – Suite 103, PV Peninsula CA 90274

Founded in 1985, South Bay Brokers has been an industry leader since it’s inception and continues today to be a leader in terms of expert, honest real estate in the South Bay. With offices in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, South Bay Brokers are area experts in the cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Palos Verdes and surrounding neighborhoods. South Bay Brokers has recently become noted as short sale experts and can help both buyers and sellers through this rather challenging process.

At Vista Sotheby’s International we take pride in our consistently high sales volume, unquestioned ethics and deep community involvement – and have done so for the past 20 years. All of these winning qualities stand firm upon a strong, stable, enduring foundation provided by our founding Brokers, our dedicated agents, staff longevity, cooperative working environment and continuing education program.

If you’re looking to buy, to sell or just get a feel for the area, you’ve come to the right place. We are here to help.

in Buyers, First Time Buyers, Listing Agents, South Bay Brokers, Torrance Realtors Posted by Keith Kyle
Hollywood Riviera homes for sale - 340 Via Colusa

Common Ways of Holding Title To Torrance Property

Common Ways of Taking/Holding Title in Torrance Real EstateHollywood Riviera homes for sale - 340 Via Colusa

There are many ways to take title on property in California. While you should  consult with an attorney, our helpful chart gives some of the  similarities and differences of the various ways of holding title  including, tenancy in common, joint tenancy, community property,  and community property with right of survivorship. There are other
ways of holding title as well, but our chart should help explain  the basics. If you are considering buying real estate or a home in Southern California’s South Bay, we can help. Contact us today

Tenancy in Common Joint Tenancy Community Property Community Property with Right of Survivorship
WHO? Any number of persons (can be husband and wife). Any number of persons (can be husband and wife). Only husband and wife. Only husband and wife.
DIVISION Ownership can be divided into any number of interests, equal or unequal. Owner interests must be equal. Ownership and managerial interests are equal. Ownership and managerial interests are equal.
TITLE Each co-owner has a separate legal title to his or her undividedinterest. There must be unity of title and time. (created in one document) Title is in the “community.” Each interest is separatebut management is unified. Title is in the “community.” Each interest is separatebut management is unified. Title must expressly statecommunity property with right to survivorship.
POSSESSION Equal rights of possession. Equal rights of possession. Both co-owners have equal management and control. Both co-owners have equal management and control.
CONVEYANCE Each co-owner’s interest may be conveyed separately by its individualowner. Conveyance by one co-owner without the others will terminate that individual’sjoint tenancy. Real property requires written consent of other spouse, and separateinterest cannot be conveyed except upon death. Real property requires written consent of other spouse, and separateinterest cannot be conveyed except upon death.
PURCHASER’S STATUS Purchaser will become a tenant in common with the other property co-owners. Purchase will become a tenant in common with the other co-owners. Purchaser can acquire title from the community with written consentor joinder of both spouses. Purchaser can acquire title from the community with written consentor joinder of both spouses.
DEATH On co-owner’s death, his or her interest passes by will to thatperson’s devisees or heirs. No survivorship right. On co-owner’s death, his or her interest ends and cannot be disposedof by will. Survivor(s) own(s) the property. Anaffidavit of death of joint tenant establishes death. Upon death of one spouse, 50% belongs to surviving spouse, 50%goes by will to descendant’s devisees or by succession tosurviving spouse. Upon death of one spouse, his or her interest ends and cannot bedisposed by will. Survivor owns the property 100%.An affidavit of death (community property with right of survivorship)establishes death of a spouse.
SUCCESSOR’S STATUS Heirs become tenants in common. Last survivor owns property 100% If passing by will, tenancy in common between devisees and survivorresults. Purchaser can only acquire whole title of community; cannot acquirea part of it.
CREDITOR’SRIGHTS Co-owner’s interest may be sold on execution sale to satisfy his or hercreditor. The creditor becomes a tenant in common. Co-owner’s interest may be sold on execution sale to satisfy creditor.Joint tenancy is broken; creditor becomes tenant in common Property of community is liable for contracts of either spouse whichwere made after marriage and prior to or after January 1,1975. Co-owner’s interest cannot be sold separately;whole property may be sold on execution to satisfy creditor. Property of community is liable for contracts of either spouse whichwere made after marriage and prior to or after January 1,1975. Co-owner’s interest cannot be sold separately;whole property may be sold on execution to satisfy creditor.
PRESUMPTION Favored in doubtful cases except husband and wife case. Must be expressly stated. Not favored. The legal presumption is that property which has been acquiredduring the course of the marriage is community property. The code reads that deeds must state “community propertywith the right of survivorship.”
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