Welcome to this exquisite South Torrance Beauty. This location is as good as it can get for all the SO Cal beaches and the esteemed Hollywood Riviera. California Distinguished Schools: Walking distance to elementary, middle school, and high school. Walking distance to the famous Candy Cane Lane holiday stroll. Our neighborhood has two child drop off access points with walking paths for both Calle Mayor Middle School and South High School. 1.5 miles to South Redondo Beach access. Exceptional dining restaurants and pubs in the famous Hollywood Riviera Village. 25 minute drive from LAX, Five minute drive to the Del Amo mall. Spectacular golf courses along Palos Verdes coastline and Less than 10 minute drive from Costco, Target, Trader Joe’s, BevMo, CVS, Supermarket, and Smart & Final. When you do decide to stay home, this is the perfect home for entertaining. This Awesome wide open floorpan with bright, newly painted interior and a massive vaulted family room that features 4 giant skylights, is impressive . All new LED lights with dimmers thought the home, as well as under mount kitchen LED lighting. There is new flooring in all the bedrooms. Some important new features, New Renewal by Anderson windows, Remodeled Fireplace, brand new built in bar in the family room . Carlow's back yard is a very tranquil private area, with the best of both worlds, large semi covered patio and a big grassy area for the kids. Lots to list but the pictures and virtual tour say it all.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
6,105 sq ftLot Size
$908Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Smith•DRE #01227252• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Lori Chairez•DRE #00783379• Seven Gables Real Estate
Bright recently renovated home with high end hardwood floors, average sized bedrooms, high ceilings and a smallish kitchen. The home has a private hedged backyard and a direct access 2 car garage.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Lockhart
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 23205 Carlow Rd
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #PV23097783
Jul 21, 2023
Sold
$1,335,500
$786/sq ft
Jun 9, 2023
Contingent
—
Jun 3, 2023
Listed
$1,300,000
$765/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #SB18246815
Dec 6, 2018
Sold
$990,000
$582/sq ft
Dec 6, 2018
Sold
$990,000
$582/sq ft
Oct 29, 2018
Contingent
—
Oct 10, 2018
Listed
$979,000
$576/sq ft
Oct 10, 2018
Listed
$979,000
$576/sq ft
Welcome to this lovely single-level South Torrance home in the highly coveted Southwood Riviera neighborhood! The formal entry boasts beautiful hardwood flooring that opens to a large living room and family room with 14’ vaulted ceiling. The spacious living room with fireplace and dining area opens to a large flat backyard with a covered patio that is perfect for entertaining. The bright family room with skylights provides direct access to the attached 2 car garage with laundry area. This gorgeous remodel features a beautiful cozy kitchen with granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, tile flooring, and breakfast eat-in counter. All three bedrooms have large mirrored closets, while the master bedroom has its own private bathroom complete with a skylight! Close to the Beach, Riviera Village, shopping, and parks, as well as walking distance to award-winning South Torrance Schools: Seaside Elementary, Calle Mayor Middle, South High School. This is MUST SEE home in 90505.
CRMLS #SB16733418
Dec 20, 2016
Sold
$865,000
$509/sq ft
Nov 8, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 25, 2016
Listed
$869,000
$511/sq ft
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Beautiful South Torrance home in great Southwood Riviera neighborhood! This home has great curb appeal and is truly inviting with lots of upgrades. .. stone paved walkway and lush landscaping leading to front door. The formal entry boasts an amazing wood flooring and an open view to large living and family rooms with vaulted ceilings and a guest half bathroom! The living room is bright and open with high ceilings, custom blinds, a beautiful stone fireplace. The family room has 14' high ceiling, skylights and direct access to the attached 2 car garage which has large closets for storage. The kitchen has beautiful dark wood cabinets, granite counter tops, a breakfast counter, stone like tile flooring and aluminum finish appliances. The spacious bedrooms have large mirror closet doors while the hallway bathroom includes 2 sinks for convenience. There’s also custom built cabinetry with a granite counter in the hallway that's great for storage! The master is large with its own private bathroom and a skylight for natural lighting! The home has air conditioning and heating and are both about 4 years old. Backyard is flat and open with a covered patio shaded area. .. great for entertaining! Very close to shopping, dining and award winning schools! Just a short walk to both Calle Mayor and South High. Only several blocks to Seaside Elementary! Just a short bike ride to the beach! Great neighbors, great schools and great location!! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!
CRMLS #SB15202800
Jan 18, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 31, 2015
Price Changed
$829,900
$488/sq ft
Dec 15, 2015
Relisted
—
Dec 4, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 17, 2015
Relisted
—
Oct 9, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 14, 2015
Listed
$849,900
$500/sq ft
CRMLS #S333364
Dec 22, 2012
Price Changed
$405,000
$238/sq ft
Dec 22, 2012
Price Changed
$405,000
$238/sq ft
Dec 22, 2012
Price Changed
$405,000
$238/sq ft
Dec 22, 2012
Price Changed
$405,000
$238/sq ft
Dec 1, 2003
Sold
$525,000
$309/sq ft
Oct 19, 2003
Listed
$529,000
$311/sq ft
Jan 24, 2003
Price Changed
$529,000
$311/sq ft
Jan 24, 2003
Price Changed
$529,000
$311/sq ft
Jan 24, 2003
Price Changed
$529,000
$311/sq ft
Jan 24, 2003
Price Changed
$529,000
$311/sq ft
Jan 24, 2003
Price Changed
$529,000
$311/sq ft
CRMLS #S12038355
May 15, 2012
Sold
$617,500
$363/sq ft
Apr 28, 2012
Pending
—
Mar 30, 2012
Pending
—
Mar 23, 2012
Listed
$624,900
$368/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 22, 2003
Sold
$525,000
$309/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1994
Sold
$248,500
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 1993
Sold
$190,000
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,482 (+1.6%)
$1,089,768 + $272,442
$1,362,210
2024
$15,237 (+24.9%)
$1,089,768 + $272,442
$1,362,210
2023
$12,200 (+1.3%)
$1,068,400 + $267,100
$1,335,500
2022
$12,037 (+1.8%)
$849,183 + $212,295
$1,061,478
2021
$11,826 (+1.5%)
$832,533 + $208,133
$1,040,666
2020
$11,648 (+1.4%)
$816,209 + $204,052
$1,020,261
2019
$11,483 (+13.9%)
$807,840 + $201,960
$1,009,800
2018
$10,081 (+1.4%)
$792,000 + $198,000
$990,000
2017
$9,943 (+31.3%)
$692,000 + $173,000
$865,000
2016
$7,573 (+2.2%)
$692,000 + $173,000
$865,000
2015
$7,408 (+2.7%)
$520,015 + $135,175
$655,190
2014
$7,214 (+5.5%)
$502,171 + $130,537
$632,708
2012
$6,838 (+1.5%)
$499,902 + $129,948
$629,850
2011
$6,739 (+2.0%)
$484,291 + $121,070
$605,361
2010
$6,609 (+1.2%)
$474,796 + $118,697
$593,493
2009
$6,529 (+5.6%)
$471,248 + $117,810
$589,058
2008
$6,183
$472,368 + $118,090
$590,458
Tax history for 23205 Carlow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,482 (+1.6%)
$1,089,768 + $272,442
$1,362,210
2024
$15,237 (+24.9%)
$1,089,768 + $272,442
$1,362,210
2023
$12,200 (+1.3%)
$1,068,400 + $267,100
$1,335,500
2022
$12,037 (+1.8%)
$849,183 + $212,295
$1,061,478
2021
$11,826 (+1.5%)
$832,533 + $208,133
$1,040,666
2020
$11,648 (+1.4%)
$816,209 + $204,052
$1,020,261
2019
$11,483 (+13.9%)
$807,840 + $201,960
$1,009,800
2018
$10,081 (+1.4%)
$792,000 + $198,000
$990,000
2017
$9,943 (+31.3%)
$692,000 + $173,000
$865,000
2016
$7,573 (+2.2%)
$692,000 + $173,000
$865,000
2015
$7,408 (+2.7%)
$520,015 + $135,175
$655,190
2014
$7,214 (+5.5%)
$502,171 + $130,537
$632,708
2012
$6,838 (+1.5%)
$499,902 + $129,948
$629,850
2011
$6,739 (+2.0%)
$484,291 + $121,070
$605,361
2010
$6,609 (+1.2%)
$474,796 + $118,697
$593,493
2009
$6,529 (+5.6%)
$471,248 + $117,810
$589,058
2008
$6,183
$472,368 + $118,090
$590,458
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,107 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,381
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7529004013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Mar 25, 2024 • Final
Building
Remove the existing roofing and install composition shingles on the pitched roof and a torch down roof on the flat area of a residential building.
Roofing
Mar 7, 2014 • Final
Building
Replace an existing front door and living room window with new units of the same size and type.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Attached, Direct Garage Access, Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Formal Dining Room, In Living Room
Granite Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Laminated, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: FRONT
Bar, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, Open Floor Plan
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Window Features: Skylights
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Stucco Wall
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio, Porch - Rear
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: None
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Parcel Number: 7529004013
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Available
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
School Information
High School: South High
High School District: Torrance Unified
High School 2: SOUHIG
Location Information
Latitude: 33.81579700
Longitude: -118.36182800
Other Subdivision Name: Southwood
Directions: Anza and Calle Mayor
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: TORR-LO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,381
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,107 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 7529004013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 5
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 5
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Kelly
List Agent Last Name: Smith
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Lori
Buyer Agent Last Name: Chairez
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Seven Gables Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
Seaside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Calle Mayor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 86° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 6.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.47M – $1.78M
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