Homes for Sale in the Old Torrance Neighborhood of Torrance CA
Why Do People Live here?
Old Torrance has a look and feel unlike anything else in the South Bay. It’s like stepping back in time with wide tree lined streets and an abundance of historic craftsman homes. The area has a real community feel and the revitalized downtown area is very charming with a hip but old school feel. The area is also home to some large corporations such as Honda which makes for a vibrant employment area.
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What’s the Neighborhood Like?
Many of the homes in the area are historic, and the people that live there like that nostalgic charm. Many homes were built in the 20’s and 30’s and most were just bungalows at the time. There are occassionaly really special homes for sale like the craftsman home we recently sold at 1323 Cota which was once owned by the Torrance family and sat on an incredible 10,000+ foot lot. Not all homes in the area are historic and there are some post WWII tract type homes as well as lots in which the homes were knocked down at some point to make way for new homes or townhomes. There are also some larger townhome or condo complexes in the areas as well. In general driving down these fantastic streets is like going back in time.
What’s Going on Nearby the Old Town Torrance Neighborhood?
The highlight of the area is the downtown area. As with the rest of the neighborhood it has a real historic feel with old, but remodeled brick buildings reminiscent of main street America. There has been a real revitalization of the area with an influx of some great restaurants and breweries. Some of our favorites are Local Kitchen, Strand Brewing and Depot Restaurant.
What Schools will the Kids Attend?
Homes in Old Torrance attend the award winning Torrance Unified School District. TUSD consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools and 1 continuation and 1 alternative high school. Most of the Old Torrance area attends Fern Elementary or Torrance Elementary, Madrona Middle School, and Torrance High School.
Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?
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Do you have a question about Old Torrance?
wonderful communities offer an ideal housing solution for many home buyers. Plaza Del Amo is a street (actually two distinct streets) that range from Madrona to Crenshaw and then pick up a few blocks away from Torrance Blvd to Border Ave. The bulk of the complexes that make up Plaza Del Amo are centered around the Madrona to Crenshaw section but not all street addresses are actually Plaza . The housing options vary from condominium units, to townhouses, to detached three and four bedroom single family style homes. Although some of the complexes have street addresses not on Plaza Del Amo the community in general is known by this name. Click on the map below to see information specific to that community or complex.
