Redondo Beach Pier
We have posted before about how historical the Redondo Beach Pier is. But did you know that there was once a tram? ….and a roller coaster! Yep! Installed on May 1, 1965. It only lasted a few years. Redondo Beach Pier in Real Time redondo beach homes...When Buying a South Bay Home – Check the Permitting History
Most buyers have a home inspected by a home and structural pest control (“termite”) inspector. Additional inspections recommended, such as for roof or drainage, should also be done.Ideally, you want to know not only the severity of a defect, but how much it will cost to repair. An item that is often overlooked during buyers’ inspections is the permit history on the house. Many times a new homeowner will apply for a permit to do some work on their home and when they apply at the city building department, they find out that previous owners took out permits that were still outstanding with no record of final approvals given. The permit request will be denied by the city. This happens all the time.
The homeowners then have to do all of the work that all of the previous permits covered, get the city to inspect the work performed, then get final approval. This can cost the new homeowner thousands of dollars for repairs not even counting the time and disruption it can cause.While you’re checking out the permit situation, be sure to research if any back fees are owed against the property for past permits or anything else.
Quiet North Redondo Offers Great Home Values
An area of the South Bay that is hardly talked about as have some great home values is the North Redondo Beach area, often referred to as The TRW tract of homes.
This area is not new and was originally developed in the 1940s to help solve the home shortages created when the thousands of people migrated to California to work in the aviation industry followed by the thousands of service personnel who came here after the war, many working in the new aerospace industry at the start of the 60s.
Today, homes in the area will range from about the mid $500, 000s upward to as high as close to $1M depending on size, age, etc. This is a popular area especially for new and growing families due to the extra large yards the homes have, excellent school choices, parks and the close by beaches. It is much like it was originally with quiet street, large mature trees that line those same streets, modern shopping areas and of course it’s close location to the freeways. While the usual type of duplex properties are not often found in the area, many North Redondo homes have permitted guest homes or rooms attached to garages towards the rear of the property, with much of the original large yards still available. You won’t find condominium or town home complexes here, nor will you find many apartment buildings.
Ideally located just east of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, the areas of North Redondo Beach offer more affordable housing options than it’s neighbors to the west while still offering excellent schools, proximity to the beach, charming neighborhoods, entertainment and shopping options, great restaurants and cozy cafes, and closeness to the freeways. A great area for retirees, professional singles and a fantastic place to settle down for new and growing families.
2018 Annual Riviera Village Holiday Parade
2018 Annual Riviera Village Holiday Parade 2018 Annual Riviera Village Holiday Parade is on Thursday, Nov 29 from 5pm – 9pm This annual event in Riviera Village is known as the Riviera Village Holiday Stroll. The Parade starts at 6 pm. Along with the...