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Hawthorne · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®
Hawthorne homes, close to everything.
Hawthorne has quietly become one of the most practical places to buy in the South Bay. It's minutes from LAX, the beach cities and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with the 405 and 105 right there.
The Hawthorne market
What buying and selling in Hawthorne really looks like.
Job centers like SpaceX's headquarters, plus the Metro C Line stations and quick freeway access, keep steady demand in Hawthorne from buyers and renters alike. That's why it's on a lot of investors' lists, too.
You'll find single-family homes in areas like Holly Park, condos and townhomes, and plenty of duplexes and small apartment buildings. Many lots are large enough to explore an ADU, which can change the math on a purchase.
Older homes are common, so plan on a thorough inspection, a sewer scope and a permit history check. Unpermitted garage conversions and additions come up often here, and they affect value, insurance and financing.
Want today's numbers? My market pulse pulls current rates, prices and inventory from official sources.
For the month-by-month numbers, see my Hawthorne housing market report (Zillow, Realtor.com and C.A.R. data, updated monthly).
How I help in Hawthorne
One agent, every kind of deal.
Buyers
We'll compare Hawthorne against Gardena, Lawndale and Inglewood on price and payment, so you see the real trade-offs.
Investors
Duplex and small-multifamily numbers run line by line, plus ADU feasibility before you commit.
Sellers
If you have unpermitted space, we'll decide together how to disclose and price it so it doesn't derail escrow.
Neighborhood guide
Hawthorne, the practical version.
Parks & public places
- City parks include Holly Park, Holly Glen Park, Jim Thorpe Park, Eucalyptus Park (with a skatepark) and Memorial Park.
- Hawthorne Municipal Airport is a general-aviation airport on the east side.
- SoFi Stadium and the Kia Forum are just north in Inglewood.
Getting around
- Freeways: the 105 and 405 meet at the city's north edge.
- Metro C Line light rail stops at Hawthorne/Lennox in the middle of the 105.
- LA Metro and other regional buses run on Hawthorne Blvd and Crenshaw Blvd.
Housing & prices
Single-family homes on modest lots, a large share of condos, townhomes and apartments, and plenty of small multi-unit buildings.
Median list price: about $900,000 (October 2026, Redfin). Prices move monthly; ask me for current comps on your street.
Neighborhoods
- Holly Glen: Southwest Hawthorne, around Holly Glen Park, mostly single-family streets.
- North Hawthorne: Near the 105 and the Inglewood border, close to SoFi Stadium.
- Hawthorne Blvd corridor: The city's main commercial street, with condos and apartments nearby.
Official sources: City of Hawthorne · Hawthorne parks · LA Metro
Buying or selling in Hawthorne
Your Hawthorne realtor, for either side.
Looking for a real estate agent in Hawthorne? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Hawthorne and across Los Angeles County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.
Buying
Homes for sale in Hawthorne
Houses, condos and townhomes in Hawthorne as they hit the MLS. Save your Hawthorne search and get new listings and price drops by email.
First-time home buyer in Hawthorne?
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 Hawthorne
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 Hawthorne
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 Hawthorne properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.
Selling
What's my Hawthorne home worth?
A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Hawthorne housing market report.
Sell my house in Hawthorne
Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne
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 Hawthorne
Coming up in Hawthorne.
Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.
Every week
- Hawthorne Farmers MarketEvery Sunday, 9 AM–2 PM · Betty Ainsworth Sports Center parking lotDetails →
Nothing in Hawthorne on my verified list yet. New events are added every week; meanwhile, see the official city calendar and what's on nearby.
More in Hawthorne: the City of Hawthorne's official events calendar →
Nearby, a short drive from Hawthorne
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 / 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 / Unsplash
Thu, Nov 26 · 8 AM start
Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot (3-mile fun run)
Lowe's parking lot near Skypark Dr.
The city's Thanksgiving morning 3-mile fun run. Registration is $30–$40 depending on when you sign up.
Photo: Pierre-Antoine Franck / Unsplash
Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 6 · Hours vary by day
Torrance Memorial 43rd Annual Holiday Festival
Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd.
A yearly holiday festival on Dec 1–3, 5 and 6. General admission is free; the fashion show and gala are ticketed separately.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / Unsplash
Dates 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 have bought two homes from Memorial, one in Woodland Hills and a second house in the South Bay. Memorial is very knowledgeable and extremely ambitious and fully involved in all aspects of the home purchase.”Bought a single-family home · 2021
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Questions
Straight answers.
Is Hawthorne a good place to buy rental property?
It's popular with investors because of job centers, transit and freeway access. Every deal still has to pencil, so I'll lay out rent, expenses, rent rules and vacancy before you write an offer.
What if the home has an unpermitted garage conversion?
It needs to be disclosed and can affect value, insurance and financing. We can look at legalizing it, pricing it as-is, or both. My zoning and permits page links to the city's official resources.
Can I build an ADU in Hawthorne?
Many lots qualify under California ADU law. Lot size, setbacks and utilities decide what fits. Start with the city's planning department and I'll help you read what you find.
Do you cover Lawndale and Inglewood too?
Yes, along with Hawthorne, Gardena, Westchester and the rest of the South Bay.
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.