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Home of The Week – 425 Paseo De La Playa Redondo Beach

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One of our absolute favorite locations in all of the South Bay is Paseo De La Playa along the bluffs of the Hollywood Riviera. There are a veryHollywood Riviera limited number of homes here and it’s truly a showcase location.

This is an unbelievable location as the lots/homes are not only oceanfront but the lots are huge and extend all the way down to the beach.  As 425 Paseo De La Playa is one of the lower homes the slopes is a bit more mild and they’ve been able to build a path down to the beach (which is a VERY challenging step for homes without a path as it require California Coastal approval….which they don’t do).   The home at 425 is on a 28,000+ foot lot!  Pretty unheard of in the South Bay and certainly unheard of for a beachfront home.

  • Price:  $10,000,000
  • 3 bedroom
  • 3.5 bath
  • 2,640 square feet

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Contact Redondo Beach realtor Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International for more information.

425 Paseo De La Playa

Listing provided by Strand Hill Christies International Real Estate

What’s happening in the Torrance Real Estate Market?

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Take a look at the charts below to get a better understanding of what’s happening in the Torrance real estate market.   We hope that getting an awareness of what the real estate market has been doing for the past 18 months can help make you a knowledgeable home buyer or seller in this great city.  See the current homes for sale in the various neighborhoods of Torrance.

For Sale, Sold and Pending Sales in Torrance CA

The chart below shows the average price per square foot. Square footage in the South Bay often doesn’t mean as much as in other markets as values can vary so dramatically due to things such as proximity to the beach, views, specific neighborhoods.

The chart below shows the average days on market per month as well as the % of list price that homes sold at.  A high % indicates a sellers market as home sell at, or above list price.

The chart below shows the average price for listed home sales in relation to the average price for sold homes.

The chart below indicates the months of home inventory based on closed home sales.  Buyer’s market: more than 6 months of inventory  Seller’s market: less than 3 months of inventory  Neutral market: 3 – 6 months of  inventory

How Buyers and Sellers Handle Home Inspection Challenges

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One of the more treacherous parts of an escrow is the home inspection and request for repairs.  Often times the buyer thinks that the home inspection is a “checklist” of what needs to be fixed while the seller either thinks their home is perfect or “it was just fine for us so why does the buyer need things that work fine upgraded or repaired”.  Finding middle ground isn’t always easy.

As the graphic below shows, 80% of home inspection reports show at least something needing to be fixed.  We always recommend to both our buyers and sellers to be reasonable.  On the buyer side stick to actual problems or repairs.  If it’s an issue that the buyer will have to immediately pay for to have repaired…it’s a reasonable request.  The biggest challenge items are either those called out as not up to current code, or items towards the end of their service life.  Buyers need to understand that the statement “not up to current building code” does not mean it’s necessarily problematic.  Codes change all of the time and unless it’s a clear safety issue, it’s usually best to stick with actual repairs.  Items at the end of their service life really depend on the item, the cost and how extensive the rest of the repair list.  We’ve found that asking for everything usually ends with the seller dismissing any repairs….even the reasonable ones.

home inspection challenges

Keith Kyle is a top producing realtor and Torrance real estate specialist with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty in the South Bay.  Contact Keith for more information on how the home inspection and escrow process works in Torrance real estate.

Just Listed in Redondo Beach – Oceanview Studio in The Village

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UPDATE – This home has been sold but there are other units for sale.  Visit the homes for sale in The Village Redondo Beach for updated listings.

610 The Village #202 Redondo Beach CA

  • Oceanview studio in The Village condos in Redondo Beach
  • Well priced at $460,000
  • 410 foot studio with 1 full bath
  • Ocean view
  • Community ammenities included multiple pools and spas, market/restaurant, fitness center, bbq areas and decks
  • Low HOA of $265 a month

Welcome home to this luxury retreat and live the vacation lifestyle! This beautifully remodeled condo is the ideal beach retreat and the
community offers multiple pools and spas, oceanview deck, bbq area and access to the neighboring resort style pool, state of the art fitness center and market/restaurant. Perfect for those looking to buy instead of rent, those looking for a second home just seconds from the beach, and those that travel often and are looking for the perfect place to come home after a trip and sit back and relax…..610 The Village #202 is an ideal fit. Located just east of King Harbor and the Redondo Pier, this beautiful and rare ocean view studio is central to everything in the South Bay. The home was recently upgrated with granite counters, new stainless appliances, recessed lights, crown molding, new sliders to the patio, new carpet and new paint. Bathed in natural light the home feels much larger than the typical studio and much larger than the square footage would indicate. Enjoy beach breezes and ocean views from the home or the private balcony or head out for a stroll on the pier or along the beach.

Contact listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty for more information or to set up a private showing.

5507 W 149th Pl #11 in Fusion South Bay – Our Latest Listing

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If you’re looking for a home in the West Torrance and North Torrance areas we may have an alternative:Fusion South Bay

5507 W 149th Place in Fusion South Bay

– 7/21/19 Update….this home has sold but click here to see the current homes for sale in Fusion South Bay

  • Listed for $847,500
  • 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath
  • 1,790 sq feet (based on builder specs…buyer to verify)
  • Gated community of Fusion South Bay

Welcome home to this stunning and rare 3 bedroom “J” floorplan in Fusion South Bay. This home was originally a model home & offers upgrades rarely seen in the community. This highly sought after layout offers all living spaces on a single level and the flexible floorplan allows for the layout to adapt to every lifestyle. Bathed in natural light with oversized windows and high ceilings throughout, the home offers a spacious and bright living room with built in entertainment center, recessed lights, custom designed/ fitted carpeting with beautiful tile flooring underneath, plantation shutters and more. Perfect for todays lifestyle, the living room open to both dining room and the the kitchen.   Contact listing agent Keith Kyle  or 310.251.2344 with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty for more info or for a private showing.

The stunning kitchen is the showcase of the home with upgrades throughout…granite counters, stainless appliances, 6 burner Wolf range and a large island perfect for entertaining. With 2 spacious bedrooms plus a beautiful master suite on the same level as the living spaces once inside it can feel more like a single family home. Master suite offers numerours upgrades including ceiling fan (a rare find in Fusion), custom tile work in the bathrooms, walk in closet and more. Additional features of the home include 2 car attached side by side garage, air conditioning and great privacy due to it’s location in Fusion. Fusion is a fantastic gated community with pool, spa, basketball court, playground and more and the Manhattan Beach adjacent location is just a short drive to the beach.

711 Acacia – Duplex for Sale in Historic Old Torrance

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**Please note that this duplex has sold.  View the current multi unit investment properties in Torrance to see the latest and current listings.

Coming to the market in October, this wonderful duplex property sits on an oversized lot and a great residential neighborhood.  Each unit offers two spacious bedrooms and 1 bath.  Both offer hardwood floors, large kitchens, in unit laundry, and each has a private backyard.  This corner lot is located near shopping, dining, schools, parks and has a great community feel and a great sense of pride of ownership.  Contact listing agent Keith Kyle at 310.251.2344 or keith@keithkylehomes.com for more information.

711 Acacia Torrance duplex