Old Torrance Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Old Torrance CA Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Home Sales and Property Prices in Old Torrance in October

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October was a great month for home sales in Old Torrance and the Torrance CA real estate market in general.  9 homes, townhomes and condos sold during the month which is a very solid number but a definite dropoff from the incredible 15 homes that sold in both August and September.

October Home Sales in Old Torrance

Type Address Price $ Per Foot Bed/Bath Sq Feet Year Sold Date
CONDO/A 1301 Cabrillo AVE #211 $400,000 $660.07 1/1,0,0,0 606/A 1993/ASR 10/7/2020
SFR/D 812 Crenshaw BLVD $550,000 $848.77 1/1,0,0,0 648/A 1946/ASR 10/16/2020
CONDO/D 1301 Cabrillo AVE #419 $590,000 $699.88 2/2,0,0,0 843/A 1993/ASR 10/7/2020
SFR/D 2367 Sonoma ST $720,000 $948.62 2/1,0,0,0 759/AP 1927/ASR 10/13/2020
TWNHS/A 1021 Cravens AVE #19 $750,000 $468.75 3/2,0,1,0 1600/A 2007/OTH 10/19/2020
SFR/D 816 Cota AVE $800,000 $921.66 3/1,0,0,0 868/A 1923/ASR 10/27/2020
SFR/D 2114 Martina AVE $875,000 $480.24 5/2,1,0,0 1822/A 1938/ASR 10/23/2020
DPLX/D 2224 Torrance BLVD $890,000 $395.73 5/2,1,1,0 2249/A 1941/PUB 10/9/2020
TWNHS/A 1800 Oak ST #414 $915,000 $450.74 3/3,0,0,0 2030/A 2007/ASR 10/8/2020

 

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Homes We Like – 1716 Watson Avenue in Old Torrance

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The home at 1716 Watson isn’t anything spectacular but we like it as it still retains some of it’s original charm but is somewhat of a blank slate for the future owners. This is a 3 bedroom 1 bath house with almost 1,400 square feet and is priced at $779,000.  One potential drawback is the location…as it’s across the street from Torrance High School.

Contact Torrance real estate specialist for more information or to set up a private showing.

1716 Watson Avenue – Old Torrance


All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
*Square footage approximate based on information from the CRMLS and is not guaranteed.

Choosing a Realtor – Advice for Home Sellers in Old Torrance and the South Bay

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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.

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March Home Sales in Old Torrance CA

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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

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

Old Torrance Home Sales in March 2020

2019 Real Estate Recap – Home Sales and Home Prices for Old Torrance

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2019 was a solid year for real estate and home sales in the Old Torrance neighborhood of Torrance CA with 96 on market home sales during the year.  The median “list” price was $690,000 with the median home sale priced at $689,500 meaning that homes basically sold for full price during the year.  This continued the trend of being a very solid “seller’s market”.  Homes were on the market an average of 34 days.  The lowest price of the year was $255,000 for a one bedroom condo on Cabrillo with the highest priced sale of the year being $1,130,000 for a duplex on Arlington.  The majority of the home sales were single family homes and several were beautiful historic craftsman homes which is what makes this neighborhood in Torrance so special.

See the current homes for sale in Old Torrance.

2019 Home Sales and Home Prices for Old Town Torrance

Type   Address Price $ Per Foot Bed/Bath Sq Feet Year Built Sold Date
TWNHS/A 2658 Cabrillo AVE   $650,000 $394 2/2,0,1,0 1650/A 2006/ASR 1/3/2019
TWNHS/A 2153 Plaza Del Amo    $615,000 $498 2/2,0,1,0 1235/A 2004/EST 1/15/2019
SFR/D 904 Portola AVE   $639,000 $690 2/1,0,0,0 926/A 1922/ASR 1/15/2019
CONDO/A 2228 Dominguez ST   $590,000 $410 3/2,0,1,0 1440/A 2006/ASR 1/16/2019
SFR/D 1424 Beech AVE   $719,000 $704 2/1,0,0,0 1021/A 1927/ASR 1/30/2019
SFR/D 915 Beech AVE   $820,000 $415 4/2,0,0,0 1974/A 1930/ASR 1/31/2019
DPLX/D 2014 Arlington AVE   $1,130,000 $352 5/5,0,0,0 3211/A 1922/ASR 1/31/2019
SFR/D 1824 San Ardo ST   $650,000 $441 3/2,0,0,0 1475/A 1956/PUB 2/12/2019
SFR/D 1925 Andreo AVE   $695,000 $440 3/1,0,1,0 1580/A 1956/ASR 2/20/2019
TWNHS/D 816 Acacia AVE   $725,000 $374 4/2,0,1,0 1936/P 1997/ASR 2/22/2019
TWNHS/A 1800 Oak ST   #207 $715,000 $538 2/2,0,1,0 1330/A 2007/ASR 2/26/2019
TWNHS/A 2323 APPLE AVE   $610,000 $488 2/2,0,1,0 1250/A 2013/ASR 2/28/2019
SFR/D 904 Amapola AVE   $699,000 $675 3/2,0,0,0 1035/A 1934/ASR 3/22/2019
SFR/A 1622 Acacia AVE   $745,000 $698 2/1,0,0,0 1067/A 1929/ASR 3/26/2019
TWNHS/A 1800 Oak ST   #200 $783,000 $399 2/2,0,1,0 1960/A 2007/ASR 4/1/2019
SFR/D 2826 Knode ST   $900,000 $332 4/2,1,1,0 2707/A 1950/PUB 4/1/2019
SFR/D 1971 Plaza Del Amo    $575,000 $726 2/1,0,0,0 792/A 1952/ASR 4/3/2019
CONDO/A 2349 Jefferson ST   #315 $662,000 $607 2/2,0,0,0 1090/A 2008/ASR 4/3/2019
CONDO 2228 DOMINGUEZ ST   $635,000 $441 3/2,0,1,0 1440/A 2006 4/4/2019
TWNHS/A 2724 Cabrillo AVE   $650,000 $385 3/2,0,1,0 1690/A 2006/ASR 4/8/2019
TWNHS/A 2130 Plaza Del Amo    #139 $564,000 $405 2/1,1,1,0 1394/A 1979/ASR 4/9/2019
TWNHS/D 2743 Gramercy AVE   $725,000 $439 3/2,0,1,0 1651/A 1989/ASR 4/11/2019
TWNHS/A 2435 Border AVE   #A $596,000 $538 2/2,0,1,0 1107/A 2011/BLD 4/12/2019
TWNHS/A 2145 Plaza Del Amo    $640,000 $488 3/2,0,1,0 1312/A 2004/ASR 4/18/2019
CONDO/A 2126 Washington AVE   $650,000 $471 2/2,0,1,0 1379/A 2006/ASR 4/19/2019
TWNHS/A 1021 Cravens AVE   #13 $672,500 $431 3/3,0,0,0 1560/A 2006/ASR 4/26/2019
CONDO/A 2742 Cabrillo AVE   #105 $325,500 $486 1/1,0,0,0 670/A 2006/ASR 4/29/2019
SFR/A 2832 Knode ST   $700,000 $484 3/1,0,1,0 1445/A 1950/ASR 5/1/2019
CONDO/A 2367 Jefferson ST   #315 $583,500 $463 2/2,0,0,0 1261/P 2007/ASR 5/7/2019
SFR/D 2223 Andreo AVE   $732,500 $714 2/2,0,0,0 1026/A 1920/ASR 5/7/2019
DPLX/D 1748 Gramercy AVE   $855,000 $501 3/2,0,0,0 1707/A 1912/ASR 5/7/2019
CONDO/A 2742 Cabrillo AVE   #214 $325,001 $485 1/1,0,0,0 670/A 2006/ASR 5/8/2019
SFR/D 2421 Santa Cruz CT   $962,000 $405 4/3,0,0,0 2378/A 1977/ASR 5/15/2019
CONDO/A 1800 OAK ST   #209 $730,000 $490 2/2,0,1,0 1490/A 2007/ASR 5/17/2019
TWNHS/A 1800 Oak ST   #203 $810,000 $397 3/2,0,1,0 2040/A 2007/PUB 5/23/2019
CONDO/A 2742 Cabrillo AVE   #106 $315,000 $443 1/1,0,0,0 711/OTH 2006/ASR 5/25/2019
CONDO/A 1201 Cabrillo    #308 $255,000 $455 1/1,0,0,0 560/A 1993/ASR 5/29/2019
TWNHS/D 1864 Torrance BLVD   $690,000 $419 2/2,0,1,0 1646/A 2000/ASR 5/30/2019
TWNHS/A 1968 Plaza Del Amo    $570,000 $404 3/2,0,1,0 1410/A 1985/ASR 5/31/2019
TWNHS/D 1838 Torrance BLVD   $690,000 $380 3/2,1,1,0 1814/A 2000/ASR 5/31/2019
SFR/D 1329 Arlington AVE   $850,000 $388 4/1,1,1,0 2191/A 1940/ASR 6/5/2019
CONDO/D 1854 TORRANCE    $679,150 $413 2/2,0,1,0 1646/ 2000 6/14/2019
TWNHS/A 1800 Oak ST   #323 $730,000 $490 2/2,0,1,0 1490/A 2007/ASR 6/14/2019
CONDO/A 1301 Cabrillo AVE   #209 $500,000 $572 2/2,0,0,0 874/A 1993/ASR 6/20/2019
SFR/D 736 Border AVE   $600,000 $750 2/1,0,0,0 800/A 1924/ASR 6/21/2019
TWNHS/A 2161 Plaza Del Amo    $640,000 $522 2/2,0,0,1 1225/A 2004/ASR 6/21/2019
SFR/D 1888 Plaza Del Amo    $825,000 $386 4/3,0,0,0 2136/A 2000/ASR 6/21/2019
SFR/D 2822 Olive ST   $665,000 $682 3/2,0,0,0 975/A 1950/ASR 6/25/2019
TWNHS/A 2160 Plaza Del Amo    #179 $667,000 $448 3/3,0,0,0 1490/A 1979/ASR 6/28/2019
TWNHS/A 1340 El Prado AVE   #40 $689,000 $526 3/2,0,1,0 1311/A 1997/ASR 7/2/2019
TWNHS 1340 EL PRADO AVE   #27 $690,000 $496 3/3,0,0,0 1392/ 1997 7/2/2019
CONDO/A 2742 Cabrillo AVE   #111 $332,500 $496 1/1,0,0,0 670/A 2006/ASR 7/5/2019
SFR/D 1307 Arlington AVE   $885,000 $526 3/2,0,0,0 1683/A 1948/ASR 7/5/2019
CONDO/A 2349 Jefferson ST   #212 $712,500 $552 2/2,0,0,0 1290/A 2008/ASR 7/9/2019
SFR/D 2756 Border AVE   $725,000 $359 3/2,0,1,0 2020/A 2003/ASR 7/9/2019
SFR/A 1003 Beech AVE   $949,000 $497 4/2,1,0,0 1911/A 1929/PUB 7/9/2019
CONDO/A 2367 Jefferson    #117 $475,000 $485 2/1,0,0,0 980/A 2007/ASR 7/10/2019
TWNHS/A 2740 Gramercy AVE   #10 $598,000 $497 2/2,0,0,0 1204/A 1986/ASR 7/11/2019
SFR/D 2353 Sonoma ST   $735,000 $826 2/1,0,0,0 890/A 1929/ASR 7/15/2019
SFR/D 1907 Arlington AVE   $819,000 $524 3/1,1,0,1 1564/A 1913/ASR 7/17/2019
CONDO/A 2742 Cabrillo AVE   #104 $342,000 $510 1/1,0,0,0 670/A 2006/ASR 7/18/2019
SFR/D 1448 Engracia AVE   $950,000 $417 4/2,0,0,0 2276/A 1930/ASR 8/2/2019
TWNHS/A 1800 Oak ST   #410 $845,000 $431 3/3,0,0,0 1960/A 2007/ASR 8/5/2019
SFR/D 707 Pacific LN   $502,500 $761 2/1,0,0,0 660/A 1918/ASR 8/9/2019
CONDO/A 1281 Cabrillo AVE   #102 $339,000 $559 1/1,0,0,0 606/A 1993/ASR 8/13/2019
DPLX/D 1447 El Prado AVE   $1,060,000 $424 5/4,0,0,0 2499/A 1938/ASR 8/16/2019
TWNHS/A 1800 Oak ST   #352 $698,000 $525 2/2,0,1,0 1330/A 2007/ASR 8/19/2019
CONDO/A 2700 Arlington AVE   #112 $660,000 $386 3/2,0,1,0 1709/A 1982/ASR 8/20/2019
SFR/D 1751 Gramercy AVE   $680,000 $722 2/1,0,0,0 942/A 1912/ASR 8/28/2019
CONDO/A 2349 Jefferson ST   #303 $729,500 $579 2/2,0,0,0 1260/A 2008/ASR 8/28/2019
TWNHS/A 2413 Cabrillo AVE   #C $671,000 $451 3/3,0,0,0 1488/A 2004/PUB 9/12/2019
SFR/D 1008 Acacia AVE   $875,000 $563 3/2,0,0,0 1553/A 1927/ASR 9/16/2019
SFR/D 1733 Arlington AVE   $795,000 $382 4/3,0,0,0 2079/A 1989/ASR 9/18/2019
CONDO/A 1281 Cabrillo AVE   #401 $550,000 $652 2/2,0,0,0 843/A 1993/ASR 9/20/2019
TWNHS/A 2157 Plaza Del Amo    $650,000 $536 3/3,0,0,0 1212/A 2004/PUB 9/25/2019
SFR/D 1443 Post AVE   $899,000 $438 4/2,0,0,0 2052/A 1923/ASR 9/25/2019
SFR/D 1912 W 222nd ST   $667,000 $594 3/1,0,1,0 1122/A 1925/ASR 9/27/2019
TWNHS/D 1903 Gramercy AVE   $689,000 $622 2/2,0,0,1 1107/A 1988/ASR 9/27/2019
CONDO/A 1211 Cabrillo AVE   #303 $270,000 $482 1/1,0,0,0 560/A 1993/ASR 10/2/2019
SFR/D 650 Border AVE   $619,000 $727 2/1,0,0,0 852/A 1925/ASR 10/3/2019
TWNHS/A 1800 Oak ST   #501 $847,800 $433 3/3,0,0,0 1960/A 2007/ASR 10/17/2019
CONDO/A 2367 Jefferson ST   #220 $590,000 $468 2/2,0,0,0 1261/A 2007/ASR 10/18/2019
CONDO/A 2700 Arlington AVE   #103 $480,000 $380 2/2,0,0,0 1262/A 1982/ASR 10/21/2019
TWNHS 1800 OAK ST   #407 $873,000 $448 3/3,0,0,0 1950/A 2007/ASR 10/28/2019
SFR/D 1451 Post AVE   $829,000 $496 4/1,1,0,0 1670/A 1918/ASR 11/15/2019
TWNHS/A 2100 Washington AVE   $659,000 $478 2/1,1,1,0 1379/A 2006/ASR 12/5/2019
SFR/D 2617 Martha AVE   $770,250 $409 3/3,0,0,0 1883/A 1949/ASR 12/5/2019
SFR/D 2004 Gramercy AVE   $851,000 $492 3/3,0,0,0 1728/A 1912/ASR 12/10/2019
SFR/D 1965 W 218th ST   $700,000 $484 3/2,0,0,0 1446/A 1925/PUB 12/16/2019
DPLX/D 2019 Andreo AVE   $730,000 $613 3/2,0,0,0 1190/AP 1924/ASR 12/16/2019
SFR/D 2613 Martha AVE   $805,000 $638 3/2,0,1,0 1262/O 1949/ASR 12/18/2019
TWNHS/A 1800 Oak ST   #427 $740,000 $507 2/2,0,1,0 1460/A 2007/ASR 12/19/2019
TWNHS 1324 EL PRADO AVE   #36 $715,000 $514 3/3,0,0,0 1392/ 1997 12/20/2019
SFR/D 2415 Santa Fe AVE   $950,000 $363 4/3,0,0,0 2616/A 1977/PUB 12/24/2019
CONDO/A 2700 Arlington AVE   #103 $515,000 $408 2/2,0,0,0 1262/A 1982/ASR 12/31/2019
TWNHS/A 2220 Dominguez ST   $655,800 $512 2/2,0,1,0 1280/A 2005/PUB 12/31/2019

Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty is one of the top realtors in Torrance CA.  Contact Keith for any of your real estate needs.

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.

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