21421 Howard Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503

$1,840,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,848
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,840,000
List Price
$1,799,000
Closing Date
Jun 05, 2026
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
SB26096961
Year Built
1955
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Sq. Ft
1,848
Lot Size
5,701
Acres
0.13
Lot Location
Cul-De-Sac, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
Days on Market
9
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Stories
One Level

Property Description

From the moment you arrive, 21421 Howard Ave stands out with its quintessential Southern California curb appeal and thoughtfully executed remodel in the most western pocket of Southwood. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property has been lovingly transformed with quality finishes and attention to detail throughout. Natural light fills the home, highlighted by a skylight in the front living area and large windows that create an open, airy feel. The flexible floor plan flows seamlessly between living spaces, including a comfortable family room with custom built-in cabinetry and featuring a built-in workstation desk. New wide-plank LVP flooring runs throughout, adding warmth and continuity. The kitchen is both high-end and highly functional and connects to a cozy breakfast nook on one end to a dining area on the other, which opens to a side patio for easy indoor-outdoor living. Both bathrooms and the laundry room have been remodeled with stylish finishes and generous space. Two guest bedrooms are well-sized, each with custom closets and thoughtful design accents, while the oversized primary suite is privately situated at the rear of the home. It features two walk-in closets and a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, a large walk-in shower, and a private water closet, along with direct access to the backyard. The outdoor space is a true extension of the home—a quiet, usable yard with fruit trees and a wraparound patio featuring built-in benches and a hard-lined gas fireplace, creating a natural setting for relaxing or entertaining. Additional upgrades include smart light switches, a Rachio wireless sprinkler system, Ring alarm and cameras, Sonos indoor and outdoor speaker systems, central A/C, a tankless water heater, and an upgraded 200-amp electrical panel. Set on a corner lot with one side ending in a cul-de-sac, this home offers both privacy and convenience just minutes from award-winning Torrance schools, local parks, shopping, dining, and approximately 1.5 miles to the beach—a home that balances thoughtful design, everyday functionality, and the best of South Bay living.

Additional Information

Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
Pool Description
None
Heat
Central
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
View
Neighborhood
Patio
Patio
Garage Spaces Total
2
Sewer
Private Sewer
Water
Public
School District
Torrance Unified
Elementary School
Anza
Middle School
Jefferson
High School
West
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Wired for Sound
Attached Structure
Detached
Number Of Units Total
1

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jesse Dougherty (jesse@realtorjd.com) from Listing Office: Compass.

Listing sold by Louis Palacios from Compass

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