938 Rayland Drive, Torrance, CA 90502

$915,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,528
SqFt

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Sold Price
$915,000
List Price
$895,000
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
7
Closing Date
Aug 14, 2026
MLS#
RS26149190
Subtype
Residential
Style
Traditional
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Living Area
1,528
Lot Size
5,445
Acres
0.13
MLS Area Major
County Strip (123)

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

Interior Features
Block Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
Property Description
Traditional
Flooring
Laminate, Tile, Wood
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Dryer, Washer
Heating
Central
Air Conditioning
Yes
Exterior Construction
Stucco
Stories
One Level
Levels
One
Roof
Composition
Pool Type
None
Parking Features
Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Garage Spaces
2
School District
Los Angeles Unified
View
Neighborhood

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sonia Jarvis-Bayek (soniabayek@firstteam.com) from Listing Office: First Team Real Estate.

Listing sold by Sandy Bruce from Estate Properties

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