938 Rayland Drive, Torrance, CA 90502
- $895,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,528
- SqFt
- List Price
- $895,000
- Status
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
- MLS#
- RS26149190
- Year Built
- 1960
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Sq. Ft
- 1,528
- Lot Size
- 5,445
- Acres
- 0.13
- Lot Location
- 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinkler System
- Days on Market
- 18
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Traditional
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- One Level
Property Description
After more than half a century of care and family tradition, this treasured Torrance P.O. 3bd/2ba home at 938 Rayland Drive welcomes its next chapter. Cared for by the same family for over fifty years, generations gathered here to celebrate holidays, raise children, and create a legacy. From the moment of arrival, the 1524sf home's inviting curb appeal and fresh exterior paint set the tone for what awaits inside. Rich vaulted wood-beam ceilings, an original feature, create an immediate sense of warmth and architectural character that is increasingly hard to find. Sunlight pours into the spacious living room, where the beautifully refreshed fireplace with a timeless German schmear finish, new mantel, and updated insert creates an inviting centerpiece for quiet evenings or lively gatherings alike. Original hardwood floors flow throughout much of the home, while fresh interior paint, updated lighting, new blinds, and thoughtful finishes create a bright, move-in-ready environment that still honors the home's original charm. An intentional floor plan offers comfortable daily living with a spacious family room that seamlessly extends the living space, perfect for holiday celebrations, weekend entertaining, or simply enjoying time together. The centrally located kitchen remains the heart of the home, where countless family meals have been shared and new memories are waiting to be made. Recent improvements totaling more than $40,000 include a brand-new solar-ready electrical system featuring a 100-amp meter and 225-amp panel, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated lighting, new window trim and blinds throughout, a new range hood and kitchen faucet, an updated front entry, and a beautifully reimagined fireplace. Outside, the generous backyard offers endless possibilities—whether you envision summer barbecues, gardening, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing beneath the California sky. Just moments from historic Old Torrance, you'll enjoy boutique shopping, local cafés, neighborhood parks, award-winning schools, freeways, and everything that makes South Bay living so sought after. Homes like this don't come along often. Rich in character, thoughtfully updated, and filled with over five decades of treasured memories, this is an opportunity to continue a story that has been lovingly written for generations.
Additional Information
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Dryer, Washer
- Pool Description
- None
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room
- Heat
- Central
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air
- View
- Neighborhood
- Exterior Construction
- Stucco
- Patio
- Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Roof
- Composition
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- School District
- Los Angeles Unified
- Interior Features
- Block Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Attached Structure
- Detached
- Number Of Units Total
- 1
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sonia Jarvis-Bayek (soniabayek@firstteam.com) from Listing Office: First Team Real Estate.
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