What $800,000 buys in the South Bay
1255 7th St., Hermosa Beach 90254
Listed for: $799,000
Size: Two bedrooms and one bathroom in 1,097 square feet
Features: The 1952 cottage, on a cul-de-sac, has hardwood floors, a rose garden, white picket fencing and a one-car garage.
MLS ID:S09074025
About the area: In the 90254 ZIP Code, based on 31 sales, the median price of existing homes year to date was $1,375,000, up 1.9% from the first half of 2008, according to MDA DataQuick.
208 N. Irena Ave. Unit A, Redondo Beach 90277
Listed for: $799,000
Size: Three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 2,001 square feet
Features: The Mediterranean-style town house, built in 2002, has hardwood, ceramic tile, marble and carpeted floors, fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom, and a two-car garage.
MLS ID:S09072543
About the area: In the 90277 ZIP Code, based on 54 sales, the median price of existing homes year to date was $922,000, down 0.9% from the first half of 2008, according to MDA DataQuick.
22616 Benner Ave., Torrance 90505
Listed for: $818,000
Size: Three bedrooms and 2 2/3 bathrooms in 1,991 square feet
Features: The 1963 trilevel home, in the Marble Estates area, has a stone fireplace in the living room, an open kitchen with eating area and a step-down family room.
MLS ID:S09076995
About the area: In the 90505 ZIP Code, based on 82 sales, the median price of existing homes year to date was $659,000, down 11.1% from the first half of 2008, according to MDA DataQuick.
-- Lauren Beale Source: Realtor.com
