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listing_id: CRSB26079415
status: Active
price: 1150000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1907
sqft_lot: 8928
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1951
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "816 Faysmith Ave"
city: Torrance
state: CA
zip: 90503
county: "Los Angeles County"
lat: 33.8388155
lng: -118.3321021
days_on_market: 8
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Jesse Dougherty"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(310) 995-4475"
list_agent_license: 01949609
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-04-20
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Los Angeles County | Torrance | 90503 | 816 Faysmith Ave

816 Faysmith Ave, Torrance, CA 90503

MLS: CRSB26079415 | Status: Active | Price: $1,150,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 1,907 8,928 1951

Remarks

Set on an expansive nearly 9,000 square foot lot in the heart of Torrance, 816 Faysmith Ave offers a rare opportunity to reimagine, expand, or create something entirely your own. Whether you’re an investor or a buyer with vision, this property provides a strong foundation in a highly desirable location. The home currently features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a flexible layout that was originally designed as a 3-bedroom—offering the option to easily convert back if desired. The main living and kitchen areas flow into a large enclosed patio, creating additional usable space and a connection to the outdoors. The backyard is a standout, with a fully operational pool and plenty of room to design your ideal outdoor setting. A freestanding pool house with fireplace adds a unique element with potential for entertaining, a studio, or future repurposing. The detached 2-car garage and generous lot size further enhance the property’s flexibility for future plans. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street in central Torrance, the home is just minutes from Del Amo Fashion Center, award-winning schools, parks, and dining, offering both convenience and long-term value. This is a compelling opportunity to bring your vision to life on a large lot in one of the South Bay’s most establi

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRSB26079415
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 8

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat
Kitchen None
Dining Room Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen
Fireplace Other Location
Laundry In Laundry Room
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool In Ground, Pool - Yes

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Torrance Unified
High School District Torrance Unified
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Jesse Dougherty
Compass
License #: 01949609
Phone: (310) 995-4475

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Fern Elementary School public K-5 0.27 mi 8
Madrona Middle School public 6-8 0.73 mi 8
Torrance High School public 9-12 0.98 mi 9
Southern California Roc School public 10-12 1.02 mi N/A
Gene Drevno Community Day School public 7-12 1.08 mi N/A
Torrance Elementary School public K-5 1.18 mi 7
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) School public 9-12 1.19 mi 1
Hickory Elementary School public K-5 1.34 mi 8
Jefferson Middle School public 6-8 1.54 mi 9
North High School public 9-12 1.70 mi 9
Launch Preschool public UG 1.77 mi N/A
Edison Elementary School public K-5 1.79 mi 6
Philip Magruder Middle School public 6-8 1.82 mi 7
Halldale Elementary School public K-5 1.83 mi 9
J. H. Hull Middle School public 6-8 1.83 mi 6
Joseph Arnold Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 9
Hamilton Adult Education Center public UG 1.89 mi N/A
Anza Elementary School public K-5 1.95 mi 10
Howard Wood Elementary School public K-5 1.99 mi 5
Victor Elementary School public K-5 2.00 mi 9

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
926 Kornblum Ave $950,000 2 1 1,045 Active
1017 Faysmith $1,199,500 3 2 1,396 Active
4114 Artesia $1,020,000 3 2 1,693 Active
18814 Fonthill Ave $999,000 4 2 1,402 Active
19321 Beckworth Ave $1,275,000 3 1 1,158 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jesse Dougherty, (310) 995-4475.