2
Bedrooms
Sold for $815,000 · Nov 2025
SOLDListed at $799,000
Torrance, CA
MLS# SB25231034
Carol Anne Mills
Listing Agent
Keller Williams Realty
DRE #: 01336814
Brokerage: Keller Williams Realty
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
780 sqft
Square Feet
1950
Year Built
5,817 sqft
Lot Size
$1,045
Price/Sq Ft
1
Garage Spaces
N/A
HOA
Single Family Home
Property Type
Welcome to 2825 Martha, a friendly and inviting home nestled in the coveted Shady Nook Tract of Old Torrance. Step onto the front yard and be greeted by a majestic magnolia tree, perfect for a swing or two, ideal for playtime or chatting with neighbors on sunny afternoons. This fabulous starter home sits on a generous, flat lot and offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an attached single-car garage. The roof was reroofed in 2016, with permits on file with the city, giving you peace of mind. Beneath the carpet, hardwood floors await your revitalization touches. The attached garage offers flexibility—it can be easily incorporated into the home’s footprint for expansion, while the backyard provides plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment or another option for expansion. Step out from the kitchen onto a welcoming patio, leading to a large flat yard graced by a stunning jacaranda tree, creating a serene and inviting outdoor space. Very private and peaceful. A versatile shed/former hot tub enclosure in the backyard presents endless possibilities: transform it into an ADU, guest house, storage space, or even a rejuvenated hot tub retreat with a little creativity. The hot tub enclosure has 220V. The electrical panel has been replaced with 200 amp service. The plumbing has been upgraded to mostly copper. This home is full of potential, charm, and character, ready for the next owner to make it truly their own. The Shady Nook Tract in Torrance, California, is a mid-20th-century residential neighborhood characterized by its modest, single-story homes built primarily in the 1940s and 1950s. These homes typically feature two bedrooms and one bathroom, with living spaces ranging from approximately 750 to 800 square feet. The tract was developed during a period of rapid suburban expansion in Southern California, reflecting the architectural and planning trends of that era.
Listing description from the November 2025 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
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1 recorded sale
2825 Martha Avenue sold for $815,000 in November 2025, 2.0% over its $799,000 list price, after 11 days on the market. It was first listed at $839,000. That works out to $1,045 per square foot on 780 square feet. Across 151 closed sales in 90501 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $975,000 and the median is $628 per square foot, 40% below this sale's $1,045. 2-bedroom rentals in 90501 currently list at a median of $3,495 a month (7 listings).
| Quarter | Closed sales in 90501 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 10 | $1,080,500 |
| Q2 2026 | 56 | $958,050 |
| Q3 2026 | 69 | $975,000 |
| Q4 2026 | 16 | $1,009,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Torrance · Homes for sale in 90501
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2825 Martha Avenue
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