$1,169,000
SOLD AUG 6, 2025

1945 W 238th St Torrance, CA 90501

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,348 Sq Ft
8,221 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$867 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • John Adams Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming Spanish-Inspired Home with Spacious Lot & Bonus Workshop
Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home that blends cozy comfort with everyday functionality. Bursting with natural light, the spacious living room offers the perfect setting for relaxation or entertaining. The primary suite features its own private bath, providing a peaceful retreat.
Situated on a generous lot, this property includes an attached 2-car garage with laundry hookups, built-in storage, and a long gated driveway leading to additional covered parking and a detached workshop with a convenient quarter bath—ideal for hobbies, home projects, or potential guest space with a few upgrades.
Enjoy outdoor living with a welcoming front patio and in the back, a pergola that gives inspiration for gatherings. Bonus: a built-in shuffleboard area ready for play!
Located within walking distance to local parks and elementary schools, and just minutes from shopping, dining, and freeway access—this home offers both charm and convenience in a well-connected neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tawna Burnett

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Brokerage Phone: 310-503-4167 License #01988328 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Tan

Keller Williams Realty License #02064998

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,431

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 8,221 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Secluded Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Driveway
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Raised Foundation
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,348 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Storage
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • John Adams Elementary School
  • Torrance High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 73
  • Tax Tract Number 437
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7360008030
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,431

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Automatic Gate
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7360008030
  • Year Built: 1961
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1348.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Partial, Pantry, Storage, Tile Counters, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 867.21
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Trash/Recycling, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Second Garage Detached, Storage, Workshop
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Good Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Patio Open, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Auto Driveway Gate, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Gated, Oversized, RV Access/Parking, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas & Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Park, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified
  • Elementary School: John Adams
  • High School: Torrance
  • Elementary School: John Adams
  • High School: Torrance
  • Elementary School #2: JOHADA
  • High School2: TORRAN

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Paved, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8221.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1887

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8221.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 73
  • Tax Tract Number: 437

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Sorensen Kenneth Carl and So Dianne
Bought by
Hettinga Jordan Howard and Vu Betty Hettinga
Seller's Agent
Tawna Burnett
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jay Tan
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,169,000
Premium/Discount to List
$69,000
6.27%
Views
18

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.11%
Original Mortgage
$672,500
Outstanding Balance
$671,343
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$473,279
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,169,000 Ticor Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $672,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Sold $1,169,000 +6.3% $867 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $816 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,431 $277,534 $153,425 $124,109
2024 $3,431 $272,093 $150,417 $121,676
2023 $3,372 $266,759 $147,468 $119,291
2022 $3,327 $261,529 $144,577 $116,952
2021 $3,261 $256,402 $141,743 $114,659
2019 $3,170 $248,799 $137,540 $111,259
2018 $2,966 $243,922 $134,844 $109,078
2016 $2,824 $234,452 $129,608 $104,844
2015 $2,763 $230,932 $127,662 $103,270
2014 $2,701 $226,410 $125,162 $101,248
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB25148588

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7360-008-030