Hollywood Riviera homes for sale draw buyers for three reasons: ocean views, wide residential streets, and an easy walk to Riviera Village. The Riviera sits at the southwest corner of Torrance, above Torrance Beach. It borders Redondo Beach and Riviera Village to the north, the Palos Verdes Estates city line to the south, and Via Valmonte on its eastern side, with Palos Verdes Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway running through it. It's a close-knit community; many homeowners get around by golf cart.
All of the Hollywood Riviera is in the City of Torrance. About half the homes have a Redondo Beach mailing address with the 90277 zip code, the same zip code as South Redondo Beach, and the other half have a Torrance address with the 90505 zip code. The mailing address is the only thing that changes. City services come from the City of Torrance regardless of zip code, and every Riviera home is in the Torrance Unified School District, not the Redondo Beach district, even with a 90277 address. Listing records show Riviera Elementary, next to Los Arboles Park, and South High School as assigned schools for many Riviera addresses. Confirm the assigned schools for the exact address with the district before you buy.
Riviera Village, the shopping and dining district, is part of Redondo Beach. Most people still think of it as part of the Riviera, and walkability to the Village is one of the main reasons buyers choose this neighborhood.
Buyers who want to walk to the Village pick the flats, the lower part of the Hollywood Riviera, from near Via Monte d'Oro all the way to El Retiro Park. These streets put the Village restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Families love the high part of the Riviera, where the streets are wider and flat. Buyers ask for streets like Calle Madrid, Calle de Arboles, Paseo de Granada and Calle Andalucia.
Los Arboles Park, known locally as Rocketship Park for its three-story rocket play structure, sits at 5101 Calle de Ricardo, next to Riviera Elementary School. Buyers ask for homes near it, and families also look near El Retiro Park on Vista del Parque, next to the El Retiro Library.
The ocean views here are exceptional, and that is why buyers pay a premium. The Redondo Beach address side tends to be more west-facing, and many of those homes have great ocean views. That, plus the higher perceived value of the Redondo Beach address, is why, in my experience, that side of the Riviera sells a bit higher.
Many Riviera homes are post-war houses, and buyers often purchase them planning to remodel or add on space to make them much larger. A lot of homes in the neighborhood are being remodeled right now.
The neighborhood's story goes back to 1927, when developer Clifford Reid bought just over 600 acres here and envisioned a Southern California version of the French Riviera for Hollywood stars. Hollywood showed little interest. After World War II, average families and returning G.I.s bought the lots and homes.
Stage the property, and do any small refresh you can afford. The location and desirability of the Riviera can give you a substantial return on that investment. Fix anything that is broken, add simple color to the landscaping, refresh the interior paint, replace burnt-out bulbs and keep the home clean for showings.
Thinking about selling in the Hollywood Riviera? Call or text me directly at 310-592-1243 or request a home valuation, and I'll show you what your view, your street and your address are worth to today's buyers.
Torrance. All of the Hollywood Riviera is in the City of Torrance. About half the homes have a Redondo Beach mailing address with the 90277 zip code, the same zip code as South Redondo Beach, but they still get Torrance city services and are in the Torrance Unified School District.
Yes, for many buyers. In the Hollywood Riviera, which is all City of Torrance and Torrance Unified School District, the Redondo Beach 90277 address carries a higher perceived value, and that side tends to be more west-facing, with many homes enjoying great ocean views.
No. Every home in the Hollywood Riviera is in the Torrance Unified School District, including homes with a Redondo Beach 90277 mailing address.
Before you Buy or Sell, Get the Intel.
10,328 people live in Hollywood Riviera, where the median age is 49 and the average individual income is $85,368. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Hollywood Riviera, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including YMCA-Torrance-South Bay Area Family Branch, Splash Summer Day Camp, and South Bay Surf Sessions.
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Hollywood Riviera has 4,425 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hollywood Riviera do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,328 people call Hollywood Riviera home. The population density is 10,398 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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