Location! Location! Location! This beautiful home is located in a very nice family-oriented neighborhood called Southwood Riviera in south Torrance and is near Seaside Elementary, Calle Mayor Middle, and South High Schools. This home is approximately 1500 sqft on a 6242 sqft lot and offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The home was remodeled in 2017 is in excellent condition and ready to move into, complete with a spacious, remodeled open kitchen. There are hardwood floors throughout the home making it very clean. The living room has a wood-burning, gas fireplace and the immaculate 2-car garage is accessible from the house. The large backyard with the patio and pergola is perfect for outdoor entertainment and children.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
6,242 sq ftLot Size
$1,011Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Frank Kenny•DRE #01250123• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Pankaj Meghani•DRE #01996688• Chhabria Real Estate Company
Pinsharp family house on special 1 block long street in Southwood Riviera: zero traffic, hush quiet, no utility poles and every house on street is beautiful. Extremely well cared for 1 owner home, first time ever in MLS. East-west exposure and picture windows allow lots of natural light. Covered porch, great floorplan with master in own wing, small family room with vaulted ceiling overlooking yard, refinished hardwood floors, granite kitchen with all Frigidaire stainless appliances and lots of counter space, brick fireplace, large laundry room, recessed lighting, copper plumbing, dual pane windows w/ wood shutters, shake roof, pebble tech driveway, new paint and carpet, raised foundation. Finished garage with west facing picture window. Sunny private yard with open + covered patios, pro landscaped with fruit trees, auto sprinklers, blockwall fenced. In move in condition. Walkable to Lago Saco Park and A+ schools: Seaside Elementary, Calle Mayor Middle and South High (all 9's on GreatSchools). 2-6 minutes to Sprouts, Whole Foods and beach.
Public Records
Nov 22, 2016
Sold
$740,000
$495/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,499 (+1.5%)
$816,557 + $204,136
$1,020,693
2024
$11,330 (+1.9%)
$800,547 + $200,134
$1,000,681
2023
$11,120 (+1.3%)
$784,850 + $196,210
$981,060
2022
$10,972 (+1.8%)
$769,461 + $192,363
$961,824
2021
$10,779 (+1.5%)
$754,374 + $188,592
$942,966
2020
$10,617 (+1.9%)
$739,583 + $184,895
$924,478
2019
$10,421 (+3.3%)
$732,000 + $183,000
$915,000
2018
$10,088 (+17.9%)
$719,956 + $179,989
$899,945
2017
$8,559 (+472.9%)
$592,000 + $148,000
$740,000
2016
$1,494 (+2.3%)
$592,000 + $148,000
$740,000
2015
$1,461 (+1.8%)
$67,080 + $48,024
$115,104
2014
$1,435 (+2.9%)
$64,779 + $46,377
$111,156
2012
$1,395 (+1.7%)
$64,487 + $46,168
$110,655
2011
$1,372 (+1.5%)
$63,223 + $45,263
$108,486
2010
$1,353 (+2.4%)
$61,984 + $44,376
$106,360
2009
$1,321 (+5.4%)
$61,521 + $44,045
$105,566
2008
$1,253
$61,668 + $44,150
$105,818
Tax history for 23538 Carlow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,499 (+1.5%)
$816,557 + $204,136
$1,020,693
2024
$11,330 (+1.9%)
$800,547 + $200,134
$1,000,681
2023
$11,120 (+1.3%)
$784,850 + $196,210
$981,060
2022
$10,972 (+1.8%)
$769,461 + $192,363
$961,824
2021
$10,779 (+1.5%)
$754,374 + $188,592
$942,966
2020
$10,617 (+1.9%)
$739,583 + $184,895
$924,478
2019
$10,421 (+3.3%)
$732,000 + $183,000
$915,000
2018
$10,088 (+17.9%)
$719,956 + $179,989
$899,945
2017
$8,559 (+472.9%)
$592,000 + $148,000
$740,000
2016
$1,494 (+2.3%)
$592,000 + $148,000
$740,000
2015
$1,461 (+1.8%)
$67,080 + $48,024
$115,104
2014
$1,435 (+2.9%)
$64,779 + $46,377
$111,156
2012
$1,395 (+1.7%)
$64,487 + $46,168
$110,655
2011
$1,372 (+1.5%)
$63,223 + $45,263
$108,486
2010
$1,353 (+2.4%)
$61,984 + $44,376
$106,360
2009
$1,321 (+5.4%)
$61,521 + $44,045
$105,566
2008
$1,253
$61,668 + $44,150
$105,818
*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
6,242 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7529008035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
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Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Single Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Has Appliances
Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Exhaust fan(s), Walk-in shower
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Gas
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Stone, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Built-Ins, Granite Counters
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Wood
Fencing: Blockwall
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch - Rear, Slab, Stone
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Park Nearby, Paved, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Walkstreet, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: West
Parcel Number: 7529008035
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Torrance Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.81165900
Longitude: -118.36129400
Directions: SW of Anza and Calle Mayor
Zoning: TORR-LO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,496
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,242 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 7529008035
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 16
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 16
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Frank
List Agent Last Name: Kenny
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams South Bay
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Pankaj
Buyer Agent Last Name: Meghani
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Chhabria Real Estate Company
Around this home
Schools
Seaside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Calle Mayor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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
Torrance, CA • 90505
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.44M – $1.74M
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