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 / UnsplashHome / Service areas / Torrance
Torrance · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®
Buying or selling in Torrance? Bring a plan.
Torrance is one of the most competitive markets in the South Bay. Well-priced homes move fast, and buyers who win usually had their financing, strategy and terms lined up before they toured.
The Torrance market
What buying and selling in Torrance really looks like.
Torrance covers a lot of ground, from Old Torrance and its older bungalows to West Torrance, South Torrance, Walteria and the Hollywood Riviera near the coast. Each part trades differently, and price per square foot can swing a lot between them.
Many buyers come here for the Torrance Unified School District, the shopping around Del Amo, and easy access to the beach cities. That keeps demand steady, so offers often come down to more than price: clean terms, a short contingency period and a buyer who's clearly ready to close.
For sellers, that demand is an advantage only if the first two weeks go right. Overprice and the listing goes stale. Price it to the comps, prep it smart, and let buyers compete.
Want today's numbers? My market pulse pulls current rates, prices and inventory from official sources.
For the month-by-month numbers, see my Torrance housing market report (Zillow, Realtor.com and C.A.R. data, updated monthly).
How I help in Torrance
One agent, every kind of deal.
Buyers
Pre-approval first, then an offer strategy built on what sellers in your target area are actually accepting, not just list price.
Sellers
A pricing range from closed Torrance sales, a prep list that pays for itself, and marketing that gets buyers through the door in week one.
Move-up & downsizing
Selling one Torrance home and buying another? We coordinate both sides so the timing and money work.
Neighborhood guide
Torrance, the practical version.
Parks & public places
- Columbia Park is the city's largest park at 52 acres; Wilson Park hosts the Torrance Farmers Market.
- Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center is a protected seasonal wetland with trails and a nature center.
- Torrance Beach and the Del Amo Fashion Center are both inside city limits.
Getting around
- Freeways: the 405 and 110, plus Pacific Coast Highway and Hawthorne Blvd.
- Torrance Transit runs city buses from the Torrance Transit Center.
- Metro's K Line extension to the Torrance Transit Center is in planning, with opening expected around 2036.
Housing & prices
Mostly single-family homes, from 1920s bungalows in Old Torrance to post-war ranch homes and hillside homes near Palos Verdes, plus condos and townhomes.
Median sale price: $1.21 million (August 2026, Redfin). Prices move monthly; ask me for current comps on your street.
Neighborhoods
- Old Torrance: The original 1912 planned downtown, laid out by the Olmsted Brothers firm.
- Walteria: Southern Torrance at the base of the Palos Verdes hills.
- Hollywood Riviera: The hillside area near the coast, bordering Redondo Beach.
- North Torrance: North of the 405, closer to Gardena and Lawndale.
Official sources: City of Torrance · Torrance parks · LA Metro
Buying or selling in Torrance
Your Torrance realtor, for either side.
Looking for a real estate agent in Torrance? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Torrance and across Los Angeles County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.
Buying
Homes for sale in Torrance
Houses, condos and townhomes in Torrance as they hit the MLS. Save your Torrance search and get new listings and price drops by email.
First-time home buyer in Torrance?
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 Torrance
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 Torrance
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 Torrance properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.
Selling
What's my Torrance home worth?
A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Torrance housing market report.
Sell my house in Torrance
Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Torrance. 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 Torrance
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 Torrance
Coming up in Torrance.
Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.
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
Sun, Dec 27 · 8 AM–3 PM
Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire
Downtown Torrance, 1317 Sartori Ave.
The monthly outdoor antique and vintage market in Old Torrance. Free admission; appraisals are $3 per item.
Photo: Shelley Pauls / UnsplashEvery week
- Torrance Certified Farmers' MarketEvery Tuesday & Saturday, 8 AM–1 PM · Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.Details →
Nothing in Torrance on my verified list yet. New events are added every week; meanwhile, see the official city calendar and what's on nearby.
More in Torrance: the City of Torrance'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
★★★★★“This is my 3rd time using him as my agent. I've used him on both ends, selling and buying. We used him to sell our home, and then had him help us to purchase another property.”Bought & sold a single-family home · Torrance · 2020
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Questions
Straight answers.
How fast do Torrance homes sell?
It depends on the area and price point, but well-priced homes often draw strong interest in the first two weeks. My market pulse section shows current LA County days on market from official data.
How do I win an offer in Torrance?
Be pre-approved, know the comps, and write clean terms. Sometimes a shorter contingency period, a flexible close date or a rent-back matters to a seller as much as price.
Do you work in South Torrance and Walteria?
Yes, plus Old Torrance, West Torrance, North Torrance and the Hollywood Riviera, along with the rest of the South Bay.
What does it cost to sell my Torrance home?
Commissions are negotiable. Beyond that, plan for escrow, title, transfer tax, any repairs or credits, and prep costs. I'll give you an estimated net sheet before you list.
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.