LynnLord

Torrance is the 6th largest and the 2nd safest city in LA County,"The Riviera" is my favorit part of town. It is in the city of Torrance, but has a Redondo Beach zip code (90277). Tucked away & quieter than neighboring beach communities, all the homes in "The Riv" are all uniquely styled homes. Year built for homes in the Riviera range from early 1920's to 2008. This area features 36 original homes from when the city of Torrance was founded. It's wallking distance to shops, bistros, & entertainment. At the time of this review, homes in the Hollywood Riviera section of Torrance were listed from $505,900 to $1,675,000. A true gem.

One of the most prestigious streets in San Pedro. Homes on this street sit high above the street to take in the panoramic view from the mountains to the ocean and everything in between. In 2011, I helped a client buy on this street. Rarely do you find historic homes so well preserved, and just steps from Averill Park. This home featured original details including iron and amber glass light fixtures, mahogony doors, iron and glass door knobs, coved ceilings & doorways, arched french windows, iron handrails. Excellent example of early California Spanish architecture.

I especially love Vista Del Oro neighborhood for its beautiful architectural & historic homes. Here you can purchase a home built as early as 1890! Newer homes simply do not have turn of the century charm that you see throughout the Vista Del Oro neighborhood. Residence enjoy a nice sea breeze, and great coastal views. Just a really nice place. Some say it reminds them a lot os San Francisco, the way some homes sit high on a hill. Locals love sandwiches from Busy Bee Market on Walker Ave and 24th St. Properties here are currently listed between $160,000 to $849,000. Year built range from 1890 to 2005.

San Pedro has about seven communities, south of the St. Thomas Bridge.
Area 189- Barton Hill, has taken a hit in its real estate prices within the last few years. It's a great entery level community for first time home buyers. Homes in this area are currently listed as low as $96,700 to $362,500. Year built for this area range from historic years as early as 1905 to 2008.
This area host most of San Pedro's community events, such as the San Pedro Lobster Festival, Cars and Stripes, Tall Ships Festival, and The Taste of San Pedro. The art community is also big in this part of town, where every 1st Thursday of the month, art galleries are open all along 6th & 7th streets. Sixth Street is also home of the historic Grand Warner Theater, where every Friday morning you can shop the local farmer's market. The S.S. Iowa, The Maritime Museum, Catalina Island Express, are all along Ports O' Call row.

Area 193- San Pedro North, currently has homes priced between: $150,000 - $759,000. The area features condos communities worth mentioning, such as THE GARDENS, with 166units. Harbour Walk Terraces with 38 total units, and Harbor Highlands, a brand new construction complex with 133 total units. Homes range from 1911 year built to 2012. Main appeal includes: Coastal views at an affordable price. For investment potential, San Pedro is the way to go, 51.4% are rental properties with average price for a 3 bedroom is $1,750/mo. Many residents report enjoying places like Ports O' Call to watch the boats come in and out of the Harbor.