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Centrally located residential community
Southwood Sunray is a middle-class residential community that reflects the suburban character of much of Torrance. The neighborhood is close to major arterial roads like Sepulveda and Hawthorne, making it easy to navigate around the South Bay area. Despite its proximity to central Torrance and the sprawling Del Amo Fashion Center, Southwood Sunray's residential blocks are relatively self-contained, limiting exposure to traffic and noise. The neighborhood’s modest lot sizes and car-centric infrastructure contribute to a quiet, suburban atmosphere, making for a fairly typical example of a residential enclave in the South Bay region. “The mall is close, downtown Torrance is close,” says local Realtor Carol Gilles of Fredericks Realty, who has been selling homes in the area for over 30 years. “And you can walk to the parks when you want to get outside. It’s convenient, is what it is.”
Torrance is home to Del Amo Fashion Center, a three-level mall opened in 1959.
Tudor timbers and Spanish tiles can be found side by side in Southwood Sunray.
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Suburban midcentury homes
The housing market in Southwood Sunray is made up of a blend of midcentury ranch-style homes and split-levels and newer, two-story homes. There are also a number of condos on the north side of the neighborhood. Most homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, though some newer construction can be found scattered around. Home values in the area tend to be in the mid-range for the Torrance market. Townhouses and multibedroom condos in the neighborhood can be found for between $600,000 and $950,000, while single-family homes generally sell for $1 million to $2 million and offer 2,000 to 3,000 square feet of space.
Find traditional split-level homes next to midcentury homes in Southwood Sunray.
Southwood Sunray's homes are a blend of midcentury ranch-style homes and split levels.
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Torrance’s highly rated public schools
Public education in Southwood Sunray is overseen by the Torrance Unified School District, known regionally for its highly rated schools. The district has an A-plus grade on Niche. Hickory Elementary, Madrona Middle School and Torrance High School, all of which serve the neighborhood, get an A. Torrance High is known for both its strong academics and its popularity with Hollywood studios; it's been used as a filming location for a variety of films and TV shows, including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "She’s All That."
Hickory Elementary School receives an A rating on Niche.
Torrance High School receives an A rating from Niche.
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Del Amo Fashion Center
The Del Amo Fashion Center, one of the largest malls in the country, is just down the street from Southwood Sunray. Locals can browse its hundreds of retail options, which range from department stores like Nordstrom and Macy's to specialty shops such as Sephora and Japanese bookstore Kinokuniya. For groceries, residents can visit Vons on Crenshaw Boulevard or Tokyo Central on Hawthorne Boulevard, both of which are about 1.5 miles from the neighborhood. There are a ton of popular and highly rated restaurants in the area, with options ranging from high-end steakhouse The San Franciscan to internationally renowned dumpling shop Din Tai Fung. For local flavor, King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant is known for its Hawaiian fusion cuisine and decadent bakery selections.
Go shopping at Banana Republic at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, CA.
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Hickory Park
Hickory Park is a gathering point for the neighborhood, offering open spaces for picnics, playgrounds for younger residents, and tennis courts for the fitness-minded. Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center offers hiking and wildlife viewing just west, while Charles H. Wilson Park features an impressive playground and is home to the Torrance Farmers Market, to the east. And, of course, there’s always Redondo Beach, only 4 miles away and home to some of the best surfing and prettiest sunsets in LA.
Local kids can enjoy the rocket ship playground at Hickory Park in Torrance, CA.
Take your dog for a walk through Wilson Park in Torrance, CA.
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Getting around South Bay
Southwood Sunray's proximity to Sepulveda and Hawthorne boulevards makes for easy drives to the coast and to nearby areas like the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Sepulveda Boulevard rarely sees heavy traffic, but Hawthorne Boulevard can get fairly busy in the afternoon. These roads also connect the neighborhood to Route 107 and Interstate 405, which allow for relatively straightforward commuting to other parts of the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, though traffic can get congested during rush hours. It’s a 12-mile drive from the neighborhood to Los Angeles International Airport via local roads and Interstate 405. The Line 7 bus route passes by the neighborhood, stopping along Sepulveda Boulevard, and providing a direct route to Redondo Beach.
Torrance Certified Farmers' Market
The Torrance Certified Farmers' Market is held twice weekly in Charles H. Wilson Park, which is located just east of Southwood Sunray. It features everything from produce to baked goods to seafood, and runs year round.
Take the kids to the Torrance Farmers Market, Tuesday or Saturday mornings.
You can taste and try before you buy at the Torrance Farmers Market.
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On average, homes in Southwood Sunray, Torrance sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwood Sunray, Torrance over the last 12 months is $1,048,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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