Is Torrance, CA 90503 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Torrance is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 46% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score80/ 100

More competitive than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #171 of 1069 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list46%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market32Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$745▲ +1.2% vs. last year

The Torrance housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Torrance, CA 90503 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 78 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 5% to $1,243,462. Overall, Torrance is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Torrance ranks #171 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 80 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mount Baldy 91759 (0% sold over asking) or Glendale 91210 (0% sold over asking), while Los Angeles 90057 (100% sold over asking) and Burbank 91502 (86% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Torrance real estate

Is Torrance a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Torrance, CA 90503 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Torrance?

The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Torrance sell over asking?

46% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Torrance?

About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Los Angeles County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Torrance?

The median sale price was $1,243,462 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $745 per square foot.

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