Harbor Gateway is a growing, mixed-use community in southern Los Angeles. It’s close to Torrance — known for its beach, parks and shopping — and major job centers, which has made it increasingly popular. Another draw is that housing costs tend to be lower than in the surrounding areas.
The median sale price in Harbor Gateway is in the low $800,000s, which is below the medians in the neighboring cities of Lomita and Torrance. “You’re right next to Torrance, so many people come there because they get outpriced in Torrance,” says Kevin Park, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, who has lived in Greater LA for more than 50 years. “It’s still a nice little area, but you get more for the dollar than in Torrance.”
You might find a smaller home from the low $600,000s to the mid-$900,000s, while larger ones usually range from the mid-$800,000s to around $1.3 million. Townhouses and condos typically run from the mid-$300,000s to the mid-$800,000s.
More than half of Harbor Gateway residents rent, and you’ll see plenty of apartment buildings, especially along major roads and near freeway onramps. The area also has neighborhoods that feel more suburban, with large lots, green lawns and private driveways. In these pockets, single-family homes are common — often midcentury bungalows that have been updated or expanded. Proximity to Torrance and a convenient setting are also driving new growth in the community. “A lot of people are moving there, so there’s a bunch of development,” Park says. “They just added several townhomes.”
On a map of LA, Harbor Gateway’s long, thin shape makes it easy to spot, and people originally called it the “shoestring strip” because it looks a bit like a string with a knot in the middle. Park explains that the area was added to Los Angeles as a bridge between the city and San Pedro, an important fishing and trade center. Once that connection was made, LA was able to annex San Pedro and take control of the port. Harbor Gateway is still a crucial link to the harbor region, both for trade and commuter travel.
School options for Harbor Gateway kids
Since Harbor Gateway is part of the city of LA, kids are served by the Los Angeles Unified School District. The district offers choice through magnet programs and an annual open-enrollment lottery. Some kids go to:
Freeway access is one of Harbor Gateway’s biggest perks. No matter where you are in the community, it’s just a short drive to several major roads, and Interstate 110 runs right through the northern section, which makes commuting more straightforward. From the center of the neighborhood, you’re 15 miles or less from several job centers, including Downtown LA, the Port of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Torrance.
L'mar Kojani
Keller Williams Realty
(424) 345-1217
45 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Gateway
$1,250,000 Price
Peggy Lim
Real Brokerage Technologies
(626) 889-5586
87 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Gateway
$742,500 Price
Dave Smith
Re/Max College Park Realty
(424) 373-7838
80 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Gateway
$770,000 Price
Bill Hays
Real Broker
(760) 512-8327
28 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Gateway
$820,000 Price
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Michelle Hicks
R. Hicks Realty
(424) 319-1869
25 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Gateway
$525,000 Price
Lillian Barrett
First Team Real Estate North Tustin
(657) 500-0753
109 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Gateway
$755,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Harbor Gateway | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $800,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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