2010 W 178th Street
Torrance, CA 90504
Listing broker / agent: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties · Donna Sugimoto · 310-962-1486 · CRMLS
MLS # SB26227323 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 06:55 UTC
About this property
Discover the space, flexibility, and lifestyle you have been searching for in this beautifully maintained, single-story home, ideally nestled in a highly sought-after, North Torrance neighborhood between award-winning Arlington Elementary and Guenser Park, just a stone's throw away. Offering approximately 1,549 square feet per Assessor, this inviting residence features four bedrooms, two bathrooms or three bedrooms with a separate family room and a popular floor plan with a spacious bonus room or office space- providing adaptable living spaces to meet your needs now and for years to come. Original hardwood flooring flows throughout the home's original footprint, adding timeless warmth and character. The clean, updated kitchen offers everyday convenience, while the spacious living room provides a tranquil neighborhood view. The primary bedroom, virtually staged as a family room, expands the home's possibilities with generous closet space, built-in shelving, a handsome fireplace and a sliding glass door leading to the backyard. Use it as a comfortable gathering space or explore its potential as a private primary bedroom. Nearby, an office/flex space and additional bedroom offer even more versatility - ideal for a guest suite, home office, creative studio, or private quarters for multi-generational living. With a separate living or sitting area, this portion of the home may also accommodate extended family members, caregivers, or short-term guests. Outside, the multifaceted backyard is designed for recreation, storage, and convenience. There is room for parking, bikes, scooters, skateboards, and oversized recreational vehicles such as jet skis, a boat, or smaller RV. An updated kitchen and adjacent bathroom provide a strong starting point for future improvements, allowing you to enjoy the home today while gradually bringing your personal vision to life. With flexible living areas, generous outdoor space, and a desirable North Torrance location close to a respected school and lovely neighborhood park, the possibilities are nearly endless. This is more than a home - it is an opportunity to create your FOREVER HOME...
Property details
- MLS number
- SB26227323
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,549 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1218 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1957
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 0
Building
- Year built
- 1957
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 4
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- Grab Bars
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Rear Porch
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Near Park, Near Public Transit
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Community features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Torrance Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary Torrance Unified · Torrance | K–5 | 0.2 mi |
| Casimir Middle Torrance Unified · Torrance | 6–8 | 0.5 mi |
| One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Gardena | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Torrance Unified · Torrance | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| New Millennium Secondary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Gardena | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Gardena Senior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Gardena | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Moneta Continuation (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Gardena | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Denker Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Gardena | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $879,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $879,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 00:39 | $879,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Torrance
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
32 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-22 08:06 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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