Torrance, California Homes for Sale: South Bay Houses and Condos

Torrance has tree-lined residential grids, Old Torrance's historic downtown, Torrance Beach and the Del Amo Fashion Center. It has a large Japanese-American and Japanese business community, with many restaurants and shops reflecting that. Los Angeles International Airport is about 15 to 20 minutes away, and the 405 and Pacific Coast Highway are the main roads. Aerospace, automotive and technology employers in the South Bay support demand, so buyers include engineers, families and downsizers. Traffic is heavy at rush hour, and some homes are in the aircraft-noise footprint.

California has no ban on foreign buyers. Property tax is roughly 1% of the purchase price plus local assessments, set under Proposition 13. You will use an escrow company and title insurance, and a home inspection is standard. If a foreign owner later sells, FIRPTA withholding of 15% applies, with reduced rates for qualifying residence purchases (10% up to $1 million, 0% up to $300,000). See the US buying guide and US mortgage page.

Redondo Beach borders Torrance, Lakewood, San Pedro and Long Beach are within a short drive, and Santa Monica and Los Angeles are farther north. See the United States page.