Sat, Oct 31 · 5 PM
Halloween Carnival
Carson Event Center, 801 E Carson St
The City of Carson's Halloween carnival at the Carson Event Center.
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Gardena · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®
Gardena real estate, from someone based here.
Gardena is my home base. I help people buy their first place here, sell the house they've owned for decades, and settle family homes after a parent passes. Same city, very different deals.
The Gardena market
What buying and selling in Gardena really looks like.
Gardena sits in the middle of everything in the South Bay. You're minutes from the 405, 110 and 91, close to El Camino College, and a short drive to Torrance, Hawthorne and the beach cities. That location is a big part of why buyers keep looking here when prices further west push them out.
The housing mix is wide: older single-family homes on standard lots, condos and townhomes, and small multi-unit buildings. A lot of the single-family homes have been in the same family for a long time, which means many Gardena sales are inherited homes, trust sales or long-time owners downsizing.
That changes how you price and prepare. A house that hasn't been updated in 30 years isn't priced like a flipped one two blocks away. I pull closed sales within a mile, match condition as closely as I can, and show you exactly why the number is the number.
Want today's numbers? My market pulse pulls current rates, prices and inventory from official sources.
For the month-by-month numbers, see my Gardena housing market report (Zillow, Realtor.com and C.A.R. data, updated monthly).
How I help in Gardena
One agent, every kind of deal.
Buying in Gardena
We start with your real monthly payment, then target the pockets and property types that fit it. Condos, townhomes and 2-unit lots all trade differently here.
Selling in Gardena
Pricing from real comps, a short list of fixes that actually pay off, and a launch plan built for week one, when buyer interest is highest.
Inherited & trust homes
Many Gardena homes pass through a trust or probate. I coordinate with your attorney, handle cleanout and prep vendors, and keep the family updated.
Neighborhood guide
Gardena, the practical version.
Parks & public places
- Rowley Park and Mas Fukai Park are the city's main neighborhood parks, with fields, courts and community buildings.
- Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve is a small protected wetland with a walking trail, run with a local nonprofit.
- El Camino College sits just west of the city line.
Getting around
- Freeways: the 405, 110 and 91 all run through or along Gardena, and the 105 is a few minutes north.
- GTrans, Gardena's own municipal bus system, runs local and regional routes.
- Metro J Line buses stop at Rosecrans and the Harbor Gateway Transit Center on the 110.
Housing & prices
Mostly older single-family homes on standard lots, plus condos, townhomes and small 2–4 unit buildings. Newer townhome projects show up along the main corridors.
Median sale price: $821,000 (August 2026, Redfin). Prices move monthly; ask me for current comps on your street.
Neighborhoods
- North Gardena: Between Rosecrans and the 105 corridor, closest to the 110 and the 105.
- Central Gardena: Around Gardena Blvd and the civic center, with older single-family streets and small multi-unit lots.
- West Gardena: Toward Crenshaw Blvd and El Camino College, close to Torrance and Alondra Park.
Official sources: City of Gardena · GTrans · LA Metro
Buying or selling in Gardena
Your Gardena realtor, for either side.
Looking for a real estate agent in Gardena? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Gardena and across Los Angeles County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.
Buying
Homes for sale in Gardena
Houses, condos and townhomes in Gardena as they hit the MLS. Save your Gardena search and get new listings and price drops by email.
First-time home buyer in Gardena?
Start with your real monthly payment, then the loan and any down payment help you qualify for. First-time buyer guide.
Buyer's agent in Gardena
Since August 2024, California buyers sign a written agreement with their agent before touring. I walk you through what it covers and how my pay is set, before you sign.
New construction near Gardena
Builders' sales reps work for the builder. Bring your own agent on the first visit. New construction guide.
Investment and rental property
Rent, cash flow and cap rate on Gardena properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.
Selling
What's my Gardena home worth?
A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Gardena housing market report.
Sell my house in Gardena
Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Gardena. How I sell homes.
Sell fast or take a cash offer?
Have a cash offer, or thinking about one? I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can see the real difference in your net before you choose.
Cost to sell a house in Gardena
Commission is negotiable. Plan for escrow, title, LA County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax in some cities (the City of Los Angeles, Culver City and Santa Monica, among others), and any repairs or credits. Estimate your net.
Inherited a home or selling a trust?
Probate, trust and estate sales, including out-of-state heirs. Trust and probate sales.
Downsizing or moving away
Line up the sale and your next home so you aren't carrying two. Moving out of California? I'll connect you with a vetted agent there.
Around Gardena
Coming up in Gardena.
Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.
Nothing in Gardena on my verified list yet. New events are added every week; meanwhile, see the official city calendar and what's on nearby.
More in Gardena: the City of Gardena's official events calendar →
Nearby, a short drive from Gardena
Fri, Nov 6 · 5 PM
Friday Night at the Fights
Carson Event Center, 801 E Carson St
An evening of boxing at the Carson Event Center. Check the city's listing for tickets and pricing.
Photo: Clint McKoy / Unsplash
Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 · 10 AM–3 PM
57th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Faire
Ken Miller Recreation Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd.
Two days of handmade goods from local vendors. Admission and parking are free.
Photo: Dannie Jing / UnsplashWed, Nov 11 · 10 AM
Veterans Day Celebration
Veterans Park, 22400 Moneta Ave
The city's yearly Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park.
Photo: Clint McKoy / UnsplashThu, Nov 19 · 6 PM
1976 Time Capsule Opening Ceremony
Carson City Hall, 701 E Carson St
Carson opens a time capsule sealed in 1976 at an evening ceremony at City Hall.
Photo: Clint McKoy / Unsplash
Sun, Nov 22 · 8 AM–3 PM
Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire
Downtown Torrance, 1317 Sartori Ave.
A monthly outdoor antique and vintage market in Old Torrance. Free admission; appraisals are $3 per item.
Photo: Shelley Pauls / UnsplashDates and details come from official city and organizer pages and can change, so please confirm before you go. Photos are representative Unsplash images of this type of event, not photos of these events.
Client review
★★★★★“We never felt like Memorial was just trying to sell us a house, but that he truly had our best interest at heart. Memorial took the time to find the specifics that were important to us such as location, room sizes, and of course the right price.”Buyers
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Questions
Straight answers.
What's my Gardena home worth right now?
Send me your address through the free home value form. I'll pull closed Gardena sales within about a mile from the last six months, adjust for condition, and send you a range and estimated net within 24 hours.
How do I sell my home in Gardena?
Start with your real net, not a guess. Zillow put the typical Gardena home value at about $780,233 in September 2026, up 2.2% from a year earlier, and Realtor.com counted 67 homes for sale that month. I price from the closest recent sales on your street, then show you a net sheet with commission, escrow, title and LA County's $1.10 per $1,000 transfer tax before you list.
Can I sell my Gardena house as-is?
Yes. I can bring cash offers and also show what an as-is listing would likely net, side by side. Sometimes cash wins, sometimes a short listing does. You'll see the numbers before you decide.
Can I add an ADU to my Gardena lot?
Often, yes. California law allows ADUs on most single-family lots, but setbacks, utilities and lot shape decide what fits. My zoning and permits page links straight to Gardena's official planning resources.
Let's talk
Start with 15 minutes.
Tell me what you're trying to do and when. I'll tell you what it takes, what it costs, and the smartest first step. No pressure, no script.