From Keith Kyle, Old Torrance Homes, and Vista Sotheby’s International…wishing you and your family a very happy Easter.
Choosing a Realtor – Advice for Home Sellers in Old Torrance and the South Bay
Deciding to sell your home is a very big decision. Whether it’s the home you’ve lived in for 30 years, a rental property, or a 
secondhome…..it’s a big decision with a lot of implications. Choosing the right realtor is critical. It’s not necessarily just about getting the highest price (although that’s usually the priority) but also about who can make the process the least stressful, who you can trust to put your best interest ahead of theres, who can help you navigate the challenges that lie ahead.
While all of that is very important the bottom line is usually…..the bottom line. Getting the most for your home means doing what it takes to stand out, to look sharp, to capture the attention of prospective buyers. It’s important to do a little research…even when a friend or colleague gives you a name.
So where to start?
Our advice as to the first thing to do when researching a listing agent is look up some of their old listings. There’s such an obvious disparity between the good listing agents and mediocre (or just plain bad) realtors that it’s usually not too difficult to determine which is which. Ask to see their past listings to see how they helped prepare the home, how they presented the home, and whether they took pride in their work. Every agent wants to get a home sold, but great listing agents understand that each listing is a reflection of them and their level of expertise and professionalism. Looking over past listings it’s easy to see…..did they simple snap a few pictures or did they use a professional photographer, did they create any video to make your home stand out, did they take the time to prepare the home for both photos and showings/open houses (i.e. did they have everything looking it’s best or were they too lazy to move the trash can out of the photo).
Once you see who puts the extra effort you can start interviewing from there. You’ll know the good or great ones quickly and equally important…you’ll know who is just going through the motions or just plain bad at what they do.
Contact us for any questions or to find out how we work and how we can help.
Keeping Current With Torrance Real Estate – March Home Sales
While we focus primarily on real estate and homes for sale in Old Torrance, many buyers are also looking in other parts of Torrance and the South Bay. The entire city of Torrance saw 84 on market homes sell and close escrow 
during March. The number of pending sales has jumped considerably each month of 2020 thus far so one would have expected that to continue.
View the current homes for sale in Torrance
March numbers were not yet impacted by Covid 19 so that will likely change things quite a bit as many “pending” escrows have fallen out and are now back on the market. The median asking price was $787,000 with the median “sold” price at $815,000 which means that home were selling WAY over the list price indicating a market VERY favorable to sellers. The average price per foot was $515.80 and median days on the market was only 9 before going into escrow. 4 of the sales were in the 55+ community of New Horizons which was certainly more than any other specific neighborhood. See also the homes that sold in Old Torrance CA 90501 as well as Plaza Del Amo home sales for March.
March 2020 Torrance Home Sales
| Type | Address | Price | $ Per Foot | Bed/Bath | Sq Feet | Year Built | Sold Date | |
| TWNHS | 1445 W | 224TH ST #5 | $495,000 | $348.59 | 3/1,1,1,0 | 1420/A | 2007/ASR | 3/10/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 20434 S | Vermont AVE #72 | $267,500 | $407.77 | 1/1,0,0,0 | 656/A | 1978/ASR | 3/13/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 1129 | Sepulveda BLVD #M201 | $348,000 | $437.19 | 2/1,0,0,0 | 796/A | 1973/ASR | 3/25/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 23334 | Sesame ST #C | $360,000 | $434.26 | 2/2,0,0,0 | 829/A | 1973/ASR | 3/16/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 806 | Coriander DR #G | $365,000 | $440.29 | 2/2,0,0,0 | 829/A | 1973/ASR | 3/27/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 21858 S | Vermont Av #4 | $377,000 | $403.64 | 2/2,0,0,0 | 934/A | 1994/ASR | 3/2/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 23334 | Sesame ST | $390,000 | $470.45 | 2/1,1,0,0 | 829/A | 1973/ASR | 3/3/2020 |
| SFR/D | 23033 | Alexandria AVE | $420,000 | $259.42 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 1619/A | 1956/ASR | 3/27/2020 |
| SFR/D | 1056 W | 220th ST | $461,500 | $456.03 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 1012/A | 1952/PUB | 3/4/2020 |
| SFR/D | 1040 | Fiat ST | $500,000 | $520.83 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 960/A | 1954/ASR | 3/5/2020 |
| SFR/D | 23111 | Alexandria AVE | $540,000 | $575.69 | 2/1,0,1,0 | 938/A | 1956/ASR | 3/27/2020 |
| SFR/D | 1057 | Fiat ST | $542,000 | $564.58 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 960/A | 1954/ASR | 3/26/2020 |
| SFR/D | 21419 | Marigold AVE | $580,000 | $428.99 | 3/1,1,0,0 | 1352/A | 1959/ASR | 3/10/2020 |
| SFR/D | 711 | Gian DR | $730,000 | $302.03 | 4/3,0,0,0 | 2417/A | 1968/EST | 3/25/2020 |
| SFR/D | 22530 | Meyler ST | $735,000 | $422.66 | 4/2,0,0,0 | 1739/A | 1961/ASR | 3/23/2020 |
| SFR/D | 2611 | Nearcliff ST | $774,000 | $735.04 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 1053/A | 1954/ASR | 3/27/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3202 | Singingwood DR | $850,009 | $421.84 | 3/3,0,0,0 | 2015/A | 1976/ASR | 3/10/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3314 | Danaha ST | $878,700 | $631.70 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1391/A | 1949/ASR | 3/27/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3326 | Primm WAY | $900,000 | $843.49 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 1067/A | 1950/ASR | 3/26/2020 |
| SFR/D | 25811 | Matfield DR | $921,000 | $594.19 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1550/A | 1956/ASR | 3/24/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3506 | Senefeld DR | $940,000 | $755.63 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1244/A | 1951/ASR | 3/6/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3014 | Softwind WAY | $1,065,000 | $575.05 | 3/3,0,0,0 | 1852/A | 1975/ASR | 3/25/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3321 | Candlewood RD | $1,300,000 | $520.21 | 4/3,0,1,0 | 2499/A | 1975/ASR | 3/26/2020 |
| DPLX/D | 24458 | Park ST | $1,599,000 | $533.00 | 5/3,0,0,0 | 3000/A | 1962/ASR | 3/9/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 3101 | Plaza Del Amo #104 | $623,000 | $525.30 | 2/2,0,1,0 | 1186/A | 1986/ASR | 3/16/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 2971 | Plaza Del Amo #293 | $658,000 | $483.47 | 2/3,0,0,0 | 1361/A | 1985/ASR | 3/20/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 3538 | Torrance BLVD #156 | $815,000 | $454.80 | 3/2,0,1,0 | 1792/A | 2005/ASR | 3/24/2020 |
| SFR/D | 2510 | Dorset | $1,065,000 | $431.17 | 4/2,0,1,0 | 2470/A | 1991/ASR | 3/27/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 22647 | Nadine CIR #A | $443,000 | $396.60 | 1/2,0,0,0 | 1117/A | 1963/PUB | 3/13/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 22645 | Nadine CIR #B | $455,000 | $407.34 | 2/2,0,0,0 | 1117/A | 1963/ASR | 3/12/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 22913 | Maple AVE #B | $475,000 | $425.25 | 2/2,0,0,0 | 1117/P | 1963/ASR | 3/6/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 22628 | Nadine CIR #A | $490,000 | $515.79 | 2/2,0,0,0 | 950/A | 1963/PUB | 3/31/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 23016 | Nadine CIR | $515,000 | $532.57 | 2/1,0,0,0 | 967/A | 1963/ASR | 3/2/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3514 W | 224th ST | $862,500 | $544.85 | 3/1,0,1,0 | 1583/A | 1954/ASR | 3/24/2020 |
| SFR/D | 22910 | Wade AVE | $1,185,000 | $357.79 | 4/2,0,1,0 | 3312/A | 1976/ASR | 3/13/2020 |
| SFR/D | 4317 | Highgrove AVE | $1,050,000 | $630.25 | 3/1,0,1,0 | 1666/A | 1954/ASR | 3/9/2020 |
| SFR | 4427 | VISTA LARGO | $1,325,000 | $784.02 | 4/2,0,1,0 | 1690/ | 1958 | 3/6/2020 |
| SFR/D | 4621 | Via El Sereno | $1,428,015 | $653.85 | 4/1,2,0,0 | 2184/A | 1963/ASR | 3/19/2020 |
| SFR/D | 4002 W | 234th ST | $830,000 | $547.49 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1516/A | 1961/ASR | 3/18/2020 |
| SFR/D | 23224 | Anza AVE | $940,000 | $554.25 | 4/2,0,0,0 | 1696/E | 1960/EST | 3/4/2020 |
| SFR/D | 23633 | Ladeene AVE | $980,000 | $655.08 | 3/1,1,0,0 | 1496/A | 1962/ASR | 3/23/2020 |
| SFR/D | 4616 | mindora DR | $990,000 | $769.83 | 3/0,1,0,0 | 1286/A | 1951/ASR | 3/16/2020 |
| SFR | 4134 | PACIFIC COAST HWY #124 | $1,087,000 | $434.80 | 3/2,0,1,0 | 2500/AP | 2001 | 3/17/2020 |
| SFR/D | 5130 | Sepulveda BLVD | $1,100,100 | $428.22 | 4/2,2,0,0 | 2569/A | 1952/ASR | 3/13/2020 |
| SFR | 22329 | LADEENE AVE | $1,269,400 | $575.43 | 4/3,0,0,0 | 2206/ | 1953 | 3/23/2020 |
| SFR/D | 22312 | Ladeene AVE | $1,270,000 | $488.46 | 5/3,0,0,0 | 2600/A | 1953/ASR | 3/31/2020 |
| SFR/D | 23203 | Los Codona AVE | $1,344,015 | $604.32 | 4/3,0,0,0 | 2224/A | 1965/ASR | 3/3/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3855 | Tiffany CT | $1,360,000 | $436.88 | 5/3,0,0,0 | 3113/A | 1977/ASR | 3/3/2020 |
| SFR | 22006 | ANZA AVE | $895,000 | $563.96 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1587/ | 1956 | 3/4/2020 |
| SFR/D | 22117 | Palos Verdes BLVD | $948,000 | $522.89 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1813/A | 1955/ASR | 3/27/2020 |
| SFR/D | 21509 | Ladeene AVE | $1,277,000 | $674.95 | 4/3,0,1,0 | 1892/A | 1956/PUB | 3/13/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 4438 | Spencer ST #9 | $730,000 | $431.70 | 2/2,0,1,0 | 1691/A | 1984/ASR | 3/27/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 5208 W | 190th ST | $775,000 | $423.27 | 3/1,1,1,0 | 1831/P | 1976/ASR | 3/12/2020 |
| SFR/D | 4770 W | 191st ST | $890,000 | $485.81 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 1832/A | 1954/ASR | 3/1/2020 |
| SFR/D | 19521 | Beckworth AVE | $945,000 | $540.00 | 3/1,1,0,0 | 1750/A | 1954/ASR | 3/11/2020 |
| SFR/D | 5019 | Halison ST | $1,074,000 | $561.13 | 4/2,0,0,0 | 1914/A | 1973/ASR | 3/4/2020 |
| SFR/D | 5009 | Maricopa ST | $1,451,000 | $593.94 | 5/2,0,1,0 | 2443/A | 1959/ASR | 3/24/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 4033 W | 182nd ST #C | $475,000 | $287.53 | 2/1,0,1,0 | 1652/A | 1980/ASR | 3/16/2020 |
| SFR/D | 4303 W | 178th ST | $708,000 | $679.46 | 2/2,0,0,0 | 1042/A | 1949/ASR | 3/24/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3705 W | 180th PL | $715,000 | $642.99 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 1112/A | 1953/ASR | 3/26/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3705 W | 180th PL | $715,000 | $642.99 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 1112/P | 1953/ASR | 3/26/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3924 W | 187TH ST | $790,000 | $670.63 | 3/1,0,1,0 | 1178/A | 1956/ASR | 3/11/2020 |
| SFR/D | 16703 | Ermanita AVE | $800,000 | $638.98 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1252/A | 1952/ASR | 3/25/2020 |
| SFR/D | 3116 W | 185th ST | $860,000 | $564.30 | 3/1,1,0,0 | 1524/A | 1950/ASR | 3/5/2020 |
| SFR/D | 18426 | Yukon AVE | $950,000 | $484.20 | 4/2,0,1,0 | 1962/A | 1954/ASR | 3/17/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 18413 | Van Ness AVE | $560,000 | $423.92 | 2/1,1,1,0 | 1321/A | 1964/ASR | 3/4/2020 |
| SFR/D | 1948 W | 187th PL | $625,000 | $496.03 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1260/A | 1958/ASR | 3/5/2020 |
| SFR/D | 18825 | Wilton PL | $661,500 | $443.36 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1492/A | 1951/ASR | 3/10/2020 |
| SFR/D | 18410 | Haas AVE | $779,000 | $628.23 | 3/1,1,0,0 | 1240/A | 1955/ASR | 3/20/2020 |
| SFR/D | 18049 | Saint Andrews PL | $815,000 | $378.01 | 4/3,0,0,0 | 2156/A | 1961/ASR | 3/26/2020 |
| SFR/D | 16216 | Taylor CT | $832,000 | $509.18 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1634/A | 1953/ASR | 3/17/2020 |
| SFR/D | 17020 | Kristin AVE | $840,000 | $701.17 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1198/A | 1955/ASR | 3/3/2020 |
| SFR/D | 2131 W | 184th ST | $851,000 | $425.07 | 3/1,1,0,0 | 2002/A | 1962/ASR | 3/4/2020 |
| SFR/D | 1012 | Sierra PL | $680,000 | $564.78 | 2/1,1,0,0 | 1204/A | 1950/ASR | 3/19/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 2714 | Cabrillo AVE | $705,000 | $427.27 | 2/2,0,1,0 | 1650/A | 2006/PUB | 3/2/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 1800 | Oak ST #351 | $756,000 | $507.38 | 2/2,0,1,0 | 1490/A | 2007/ASR | 3/17/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 2303 | Jefferson ST #1208 | $859,000 | $403.10 | 3/3,0,0,0 | 2131/B | 2010/ASR | 3/6/2020 |
| SFR/D | 2416 | Santa Cruz CT | $899,000 | $386.67 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 2325/A | 1977/PUB | 3/16/2020 |
| SFR/D | 1767 W | 245th ST | $620,000 | $573.01 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 1082/A | 1952/ASR | 3/17/2020 |
| SFR/D | 23727 | Alliene AVE | $770,000 | $691.20 | 3/1,0,0,0 | 1114/A | 1953/ASR | 3/11/2020 |
| SFR/D | 2409 W | 235th ST | $885,000 | $492.76 | 4/2,0,0,0 | 1796/A | 1959/ASR | 3/20/2020 |
| SFR/D | 2416 | W 228th St | $920,000 | $519.48 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 1771/A | 1971/ASR | 3/10/2020 |
| SFR/D | 2371 W | 235th PL | $1,150,000 | $511.11 | 5/3,0,0,0 | 2250/A | 1963/ASR | 3/3/2020 |
| CONDO/A | 3220 | Merrill DR #43 | $325,000 | $477.94 | 1/1,0,0,0 | 680/A | 1964/ASR | 3/10/2020 |
Torrance Home Sales By Month for Past 15 Months
March Home Sales in Old Torrance CA – See What Sold
Although it was a slower month for home sales in Old Torrance we still saw several homes close escrow. March saw 6 home sales in Old
Torrance. The median asking price was $749,500 with the median sold price of $756,000 indicating a market very favorable to sellers. The average price per foot was $457.84 and the median days on market was only 10 before going into escrow.
View the current homes for sale in Old Torrance
Old Torrance Home Sales in March 2020
| Type | Address | Price | $ Per Foot | Bed/Bath | Sq Feet | Year | Sold Date | |
| SFR/D | 1012 | Sierra PL | $680,000 | $564.78 | 2/1,1,0,0 | 1204/A | 1950/ASR | 3/19/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 2714 | Cabrillo AVE | $705,000 | $427.27 | 2/2,0,1,0 | 1650/A | 2006/PUB | 3/2/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 1800 | Oak ST #351 | $756,000 | $507.38 | 2/2,0,1,0 | 1490/A | 2007/ASR | 3/17/2020 |
| TWNHS/A | 2303 | Jefferson ST #1208 | $859,000 | $403.10 | 3/3,0,0,0 | 2131/B | 2010/ASR | 3/6/2020 |
| SFR/D | 2416 | Santa Cruz CT | $899,000 | $386.67 | 3/2,0,0,0 | 2325/A | 1977/PUB | 3/16/2020 |
Why Buy A Home In Old Torrance Instead of Rent?
One of the many questions potential buyers ask is why they should buy when generally renting is less expensive. There are a number of
reasons although it still may not be the best fit for you. Everyone is different but in terms of long term planning it’s almost always better to own than rent.
Here are just a few of the reasons:
Smart Investment
When you invest in a home, it offers the possibility for appreciation in value. The equity becomes yours when you’re still paying off your mortgage. You even get to live in it while your investment matures.
Tax Advantages
Since both mortgage interest and property taxes are tax deductible, homeownership can save you significant amounts of money every year.
Planned Housing Costs
You decide how much you spend on your home, including repairs and improvements. Unlike renters, homeowners with a fixed-rate loan can lock in their monthly housing costs.
Improvements to Your Taste
You can choose which improvements to make your own property, such as a deck, kitchen remodel, or new paint, instead of needing permission from your landlord.
If you have more questions about making the decision to buy a home, please feel free to call or email.
Current Homes for Sale in West Torrance – Neighborhood Spotlight
While Old Torrance is a great place to call home, it’s far from the only wonderful neighborhood in Torrance. Here’s what Torrance real estate specialist Keith Kyle with Vista Sothby’s International has to say.
West Torrance is the neighborhood that sits just east of Redondo Beach and has a similar “beach close” feel. It enjoys that same beach weather so it never seems to be too hot nor too cold. The schools are fantastic and it’s centrally located to just about everything.
West Torrance has it all from tree lined streets with reasonable sized homes to great schools, proximity to the beach, local shopping areas such as the South Bay Galleria and the Del Amo Mall, plenty of parks, and a real neighborhood feel. Bordered by 190th St to the north, Torrance Blvd to the South, Hawthorne Blvd to the East and Redondo Beach to the west, West Torrance still lies close enough to the beach to enjoy ocean breezes and milder temperatures. What makes the areas of West Torrance and Southwood so unique is that almost all homes in both areas are within walking distance to the elementary schools, middle and high school as well as several great parks and shopping areas. The area has a nice “feel” to it and unlike much of the South Bay, most homes are still close to the original size on relatively large lots so the neighborhood does not look or feel overbuilt.
Current West Torrance Homes for Sale
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