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$1,799,000
29 Days On Site

21421 Howard Avenue
Torrance, CA 90503

Single Family Residence|Pending
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,848
SqFt
$973
/SqFt
1955
Built
County:
Los Angeles
Listed by Jesse Dougherty of Compass [email protected]
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From the moment you arrive, 21421 Howard Ave stands out with its quintessential Southern California curb appeal and thoughtfully executed remodel in the most western pocket of Southwood. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property has been lovingly transformed with quality finishes and attention to detail throughout. Natural light fills the home, highlighted by a skylight in the front living area and large windows that create an open, airy feel. The flexible floor plan flows seamlessly between living spaces, including a comfortable family room with custom built-in cabinetry and featuring a built-in workstation desk. New wide-plank LVP flooring runs throughout, adding warmth and continuity. The kitchen is both high-end and highly functional and connects to a cozy breakfast nook on one end to a dining area on the other, which opens to a side patio for easy indoor-outdoor living. Both bathrooms and the laundry room have been remodeled with stylish finishes and generous space. Two guest bedrooms are well-sized, each with custom closets and thoughtful design accents, while the oversized primary suite is privately situated at the rear of the home. It features two walk-in closets and a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, a large walk-in shower, and a private water closet, along with direct access to the backyard. The outdoor space is a true extension of the home—a quiet, usable yard with fruit trees and a wraparound patio featuring built-in benches and a hard-lined gas fireplace, creating a natural setting for relaxing or entertaining. Additional upgrades include smart light switches, a Rachio wireless sprinkler system, Ring alarm and cameras, Sonos indoor and outdoor speaker systems, central A/C, a tankless water heater, and an upgraded 200-amp electrical panel. Set on a corner lot with one side ending in a cul-de-sac, this home offers both privacy and convenience just minutes from award-winning Torrance schools, local parks, shopping, dining, and approximately 1.5 miles to the beach—a home that balances thoughtful design, everyday functionality, and the best of South Bay living.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,799,000
Days On Site 
29 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,848 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.1309 Acres
Year Built 
1955
MLS® Number 
SB26096961
Status 
Pending
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a week agoStatus changed to Pending
a week agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
4 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.1309
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
One
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
Garage Faces Side
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Condition 
Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Private Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
Convection OvenDishwasherGas CooktopGas OvenMicrowaveTankless Water Heater
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace Features 
None
Flooring 
Vinyl
Heating 
Central
Interior 
Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)High CeilingsWired for Sound
Laundry Features 
Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms 
3
Bathroom 
Dining Room 
Family Room 
Kitchen 
Laundry 
Living Room 
Master Bathroom 
Master Bedroom 
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Exterior Features
Lot Features 
Cul-De-SacLandscaped
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Pool Features 
None
Spa Features 
None
View 
Neighborhood
Waterview 
Neighborhood
Community Features
Building Access 
Front
Community Features 
Street LightsSidewalks
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalVA Loan1031 Exchange
MLS Area 
130 - Southwood
School District 
Torrance Unified
Schools
School District
Torrance Unified
Elementary School
Anza
Middle School
Jefferson
High School
West


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