15212 Arcturus Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
Listing broker / agent: Beach City Brokers · George Nakhla · 310-560-0716 · CRMLS
MLS # SB26198984 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 04:54 UTC
About this property
Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Gardena’s McCarthy neighborhood, offering approximately 1,260 square feet of comfortable living space on a 5,351-square-foot lot. Inside, a bright and functional floor plan features wood-style flooring and an easy flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The kitchen offers generous cabinetry and counter space, creating a practical setup for everyday living and entertaining. The home features three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with an ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms provide comfortable and flexible spaces for guests, a home office, or other uses, while an additional updated bathroom serves the rest of the home. Out back, the property really opens up. A covered patio directly off the home extends the living space outdoors, while the expansive backyard offers plenty of room to gather, entertain, play, or simply enjoy the Southern California weather. A separate covered gazebo with lounge seating creates another inviting outdoor retreat, and the generous hardscape provides flexibility to make the space your own. The attached garage is currently set up as a home gym, offering additional versatility for fitness, storage, a workshop, or creative space. With multiple outdoor gathering areas, a spacious primary suite, flexible bonus space, and a backyard designed to be enjoyed, this home delivers a combination of comfort, functionality, and opportunity. Conveniently located in Gardena with access to nearby shopping, dining, schools, major freeways, and the greater South Bay, this is a wonderful opportunity to make this home your own.
Property details
- MLS number
- SB26198984
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,260 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1228 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1940
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 26
Building
- Year built
- 1940
- Year built source
- Estimated
- Architectural style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Roof
- Shingle
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Estimated
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Gas Oven, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Covered, Deck
- Lot features
- Front Yard
- Lot size source
- Estimated
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|---|
| One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Gardena | K–6 | 0.4 mi |
| Chapman Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Gardena | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Renaissance County Community (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Hawthorne | 7–12 | 0.8 mi |
| F. D. Roosevelt Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Gardena | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Torrance Unified · Torrance | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Mark Twain Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | K–5 | 1.0 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
- $850,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $850,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:56 | $850,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Gardena
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-22 05:16 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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