Old Torrance Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Old Torrance CA Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Homes Around Torrance – Hollywood Riviera Real Estate

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One of Torrance’s great neighborhoods is the Hollywood Riviera along the coast as you head up onto the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  There are countless reasones this is such a spectacular place to call home but here are just a few:  proximity to the beach, hilly topography meaning many of the homes have incredible views, hillside overlay restrictions limiting construction which preserves views, breezes and light, reasonable sized houses keeping the area from getting overbuilt, and a great community feel centered arount the Riviera Village shopping area.  There is even an oceanfront street called Paseo De La Playa with some of the most impressive homes in all of the South Bay.  Click any link below to learn more about this terrific neighborhood.

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Neighborhood Spotlight – Old Torrance

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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.

Looking for a home in Old Town Torrance?

Interested in finding homes for sale in Old Town area of Torrance CA? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Torrance.

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?

If you are interested in the current homes for sale in Old Torrance click on the link. Our ‘for sale’ property information is a direct feed from the CRMLS MLS and is updated multiple times per day.  If you want and even easier way to search, tell us just a bit about your ideal home and we’ll customize a search just for you and send you daily listing updates straight to your email.  Never miss a new Old Torrance listing again.

Do you have a question about Old Torrance?

Email us and let us know…..

 

August 2019 Old Torrance Home Sales and Prices

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August was yet another solid month for home sales in the neibhborhood of Old Torrance.   9 homes sold during the month with the lowest price of the month being a 1 bedroom condo selling at $339,000 and the highest of the month was a duplex on El Prado selling at $1,060,000.  See also the current homes for sale in Old Torrance.

August 2019 Home Sales in Old Torrance

MLS
Type
   Address
Sales Price
$ Per Foot
Bed/Bath
Sq Feet
Year
Close Date
SB19138138
CONDO/A
 1281 Cabrillo AVE   #102
$339,000
$559.41
1/1,0,0,0
606/A
1993/ASR
8/13/2019
CV19065414
SFR/D
 707 Pacific LN  
$502,500
$761.36
2/1,0,0,0
660/A
1918/ASR
8/9/2019
SB19139707
CONDO/A
 2700 Arlington AVE   #112
$660,000
$386.19
3/2,0,1,0
1709/A
1982/ASR
8/20/2019
SB19149311
SFR/D
 1751 Gramercy AVE  
$680,000
$721.87
2/1,0,0,0
942/A
1912/ASR
8/28/2019
PV19114609
TWNHS/A
 1800 Oak ST   #352
$698,000
$524.81
2/2,0,1,0
1330/A
2007/ASR
8/19/2019
SB19124671
CONDO/A
 2349 Jefferson ST   #303
$729,500
$578.97
2/2,0,0,0
1260/A
2008/ASR
8/28/2019
PV19152725
TWNHS/A
 1800 Oak ST   #410
$845,000
$431.12
3/3,0,0,0
1960/A
2007/ASR
8/5/2019
SB19063943
SFR/D
 1448 Engracia AVE  
$950,000
$417.40
4/2,0,0,0
2276/A
1930/ASR
8/2/2019
SB19064463
DPLX/D
 1447 El Prado AVE  
$1,060,000
$424.17
5/4,0,0,0
2499/A
1938/ASR
8/16/2019

 

Getting Your Torrance Home Ready for an Open House

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Open houses are a great opportunity for home sellers to showcase their home.  It allows you to get as many potential buyers in as possible and most will be comparing the home to others on the market.  Getting your home in it’s best showing shape is very important.  Here are just a few tips to make sure you’re ready.

Steps to get ready for an open house

Mortgage Musts – What A Buyer Needs to Do To Start the Mortgage Process

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If you are considering buying a home in Old Torrance you’ll likely be financing the purchase.  There are a number of things a buyer needs to do to get a mortgage. The earlier these are done in the process the less stressful things get while in escrow or scrambling to make an offer.  Knowing about your financing abilities or how much you can afford, eliminates many challenges and stresses that may come up in the home buyer process in Torrance and the loan process for any Southern California home.    Here are 5 essential steps to successfully navigating the loan and financing process:

  1. Get pre-approved:  It’s currently a sellers market and in a highly competitive housing market, it’s critical to be pre-approved or at least pre-qualified to give yourself the best chance of an offer being considered.  Most realtors and sellers won’t even consider an offer with financing if a preapproval letter isn’t included.
  2. Choose a realtor that can help avoid appraisal problems. A good realtor will meet the appraiser with the most current information in hand.  As a local real estate expert often knows more than the appraiser, the realtor may have insight and information not readily available to the appraiser.  Doing a bit of research to find out what the homes are in escrow actually sold for and the reasons why one home sold higher or lower can go a long way in making the appraisal go according to plan
  3. Know your credit score:    It’s not only important to have good credit and know your credit score, but equally important that your credit score stays the same throughout the escrow process.  No big purchases, no opening numerous new credit lines and no late or missed payments.
  4. Review the closing disclosure forms or CD.  Due to regulations, lenders must provide you with a closing disclosure at least 3 days before closing in order to see fees, details, etc.
  5. Make it through underwriting:  Before you get loan clearance and final approval, your mortgage has to go through the underwriting process.  Be ready and supply the underwriters with all requested documents quickly to avoid the stress of needing to ask the seller for extra time.  Most loan contingency periods are 21 days or shorter so time is of the essence in the loan process.

What Old Torrance Remodel Projects Get a Good Return on Investment?

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If you’re considering remodeling your home in Old Torrance, here are a few recent stats from the California Association of Realtors.  Not all home improvements bring the same return….here’s 5 projects that will reward you when it comes time to sell your home in Old Torrance.

Remodeling return on investment