On the Market: Torrance

Address: 2521 Sonoma St., Torrance 90503

Listed for: $869,900

Size: 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 3,939 square feet

Lot size: 0.13 of an acre

Features: The two-story house, built in 1986, has fireplaces in the living and family rooms, and an in-ground spa.

MLS ID: S10096975

Address: 20011 Donora Ave., Torrance 90503

Listed for: $799,000

Size: 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 2,004 square feet

Lot size: 0.13 of an acre

Features: The two-story house, built in 1955, has fireplaces in the bonus room, the family room and the master bedroom.

MLS ID: S11010235

Address: 22633 Marjorie Ave., Torrance 90505

Listed for: $699,900

Size: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 2,223 square feet

Lot size: 0.12 of an acre

Features: The Craftsman-style house, built in 1953, has fireplaces in the living room, family room and master bedroom.

MLS ID: S10089218

About the area: In the 90503 ZIP Code, based on 37 sales, the median sales price of existing homes in the first quarter was $575,000, down 9.4% from the median during the first quarter of 2010, according to DataQuick. In the 90505 ZIP Code, based on 36 sales, the median sales price of existing homes in the first quarter was $651,000, up 0.9% from the median during the first quarter of 2010.

— Lauren Beale

Source: Realtor.com