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Lomita · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®

Lomita real estate, street by street.

A small, low-key city at the base of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, with single-family homes, townhomes and condos on quiet residential streets. I help buyers, sellers and families with inherited homes in Lomita and across Los Angeles County.

About Lomita

Living in Lomita, at a glance.

Places people know in and around Lomita: Lomita Railroad Museum, Lomita Park, Madrona Marsh Preserve.

ZIP codes

90717

Getting around

Pacific Coast Highway and the 110

Lomita market · September 2026

The numbers, updated monthly.

Typical home value

$904K
+1.2% vs. last year · Zillow Home Value Index

Homes for sale

12
Active listings · Realtor.com

Typical rent

$2,888/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index

See the full Lomita housing market report (prices by ZIP code, days on market, price cuts and the year-over-year trend).

Typical values and listing counts are not appraisals. For what your home would sell for, get a free home value report.

Buying and selling in Lomita

What to know before you move.

Much of Lomita's housing is older, so I look early at permits for past additions and garage conversions, the sewer lateral, the electrical panel and any foundation or retrofit work. Unpermitted space changes what a buyer's lender will count.

Some LA County cities have their own rent control, tenant protections and transfer taxes on top of state law, so if you're buying a rental or a home with a tenant, we check that city's rules before you write an offer.

Want homes in Lomita as they hit the market? Save your search and I'll send matches and a short monthly market update.

How I help in Lomita

One agent, every kind of deal.

Buyers

Your real monthly cost with HOA dues, Mello-Roos, insurance and utilities included, plus the inspections this kind of home needs.

Sellers

Pricing from recent sales near you in Lomita, prep that pays off, and marketing aimed at buyers already looking here.

Inherited homes and trusts

Probate, trust and estate sales handled start to finish, including for heirs who live out of state.

Buying or selling in Lomita

Your Lomita realtor, for either side.

Looking for a real estate agent in Lomita? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Lomita and across Los Angeles County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.

Buying

Homes for sale in Lomita

Houses, condos and townhomes in Lomita as they hit the MLS. Save your Lomita search and get new listings and price drops by email.

First-time home buyer in Lomita?

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 Lomita

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 Lomita

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 Lomita properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.

Selling

What's my Lomita home worth?

A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Lomita housing market report.

Sell my house in Lomita

Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Lomita. 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 Lomita

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 Lomita

Coming up in Lomita.

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 Lomita on my verified list yet. New events are added every week; meanwhile, see the official city calendar and what's on nearby.

More in Lomita: the City of Lomita's official events calendar →

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.

What is a typical home worth in Lomita?

About $904K as of September 2026, per the Zillow Home Value Index, up 1.2% from a year earlier. That's a typical value, not your home's price. Ask me for the recent sales closest to your street.

How many homes are for sale in Lomita?

12 active listings in the latest Realtor.com monthly data. My Lomita housing market report has the trend, prices by ZIP code and days on market.

Do homes in Lomita have HOA dues or Mello-Roos?

Some do and many don't. Mello-Roos shows up on the property tax bill and in the seller's disclosures, and HOA dues are in the HOA documents. I check both before you write an offer.

Do you work in Lomita?

Yes. I'm based in Gardena and work across Los Angeles County, including Lomita, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills and Palos Verdes Estates. Call or text 562-253-9034, or book a 15-minute call.

What's going on around Lomita?

See the events section on this page. It lists upcoming community events I've checked against official pages, plus a link to the official calendar when the city has one. The full list is on my local events calendar.

How do I choose a real estate agent in Lomita?

Look for someone who works Lomita regularly, explains the numbers in writing, answers quickly and has verified reviews. Check their license on the California DRE website. I'm Memo Dinh (CA DRE #02066757), a REALTOR® with Epique Realty and a 5.0-star rating from clients. Call or text 562-253-9034 to talk it through.

How do I sell my house in Lomita?

Get a pricing analysis from the closest recent sales, fix only what buyers will pay for, list with strong photos and a clear plan, then compare every offer by your net, not just the price. I give you a net sheet before you list.

How much does it cost to sell a house in Lomita?

Commissions are negotiable. Other costs usually include escrow, title insurance, 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 repair credits or prep. Use the seller net sheet on this site for an estimate, then I'll send you an exact version.

Should I take a cash offer for my Lomita home?

Sometimes. A cash offer saves time and repairs but usually comes in lower. If you have one, I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can compare your real net.

Is there down payment help for first-time buyers in Lomita?

Often, yes. CalHFA programs are statewide, and LA County and some cities run their own down payment programs that open in rounds. Rules and funding change, so confirm current availability with a CalHFA-approved lender. Not financial advice.

I inherited a house in Lomita. What should I do first?

Find out whether it's in a trust or needs probate through the Los Angeles County Superior Court, keep it insured and secured, and ask your CPA about the stepped-up tax basis and Prop 19 before deciding to keep, rent or sell. I help heirs sell, including from out of state. Not legal or tax advice.

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.

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