Lomita Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Lomita is easy to drive through without noticing: a small South Bay city pressed between Torrance and the foot of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Look at a parcel map, though, and it stands out, because many of its lots are far deeper than a normal suburban lot. That legacy of small farm plots shapes Lomita real estate today. Aimee Ghafouri of 951 Properties can help you work through a purchase or sale here. Call or text (951) 331-8453.

Why the Lots Are Deep

Lomita was subdivided in the early 1900s as a settlement of small agricultural plots, and the name is Spanish for little hill. When houses replaced farming, many of those long, narrow parcels stayed intact. The result is a city where a modest house may sit at the front of a lot with a second house, a workshop or a long garden behind it, and where newer townhome projects have been built by combining or redeveloping deep parcels.

For a buyer this means the lot can matter as much as the house. For an owner it raises questions about accessory dwelling units, lot splits and what the zoning permits. State law has widened what owners can do with ADUs, but the details for a particular parcel (setbacks, parking, utility connections, fire access down a long driveway) should be confirmed with the City of Lomita’s planning staff.

Where Lomita Is

Lomita incorporated in 1964. Torrance wraps around its west and north sides, the Harbor City neighborhood of Los Angeles lies to the east, and Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes rise to the south. Pacific Coast Highway and Lomita Boulevard cross the city east to west, and Narbonne Avenue runs north to south through its older commercial center. Torrance’s municipal airport, Zamperini Field, sits just beyond the western city limit. Public schools are part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Lomita Homes for Sale by Type

• Single-story houses on the flats: cottages and ranch houses from the 1920s through the 1950s, north of Pacific Coast Highway. Many have been extended or rebuilt.
• Two houses on a lot: a front and rear house on one deep parcel, sold together. These are common here and are financed as either a house with an ADU or a two-unit property depending on how the units are permitted.
• Hillside homes: south of Pacific Coast Highway the streets climb toward the peninsula. Homes here are generally larger and newer, and some have city, harbor or mountain views.
• Townhomes and condos: small attached communities, many built from the 1980s onward, usually with an association.
• Manufactured homes: several mobile home parks, where the home is typically owned and the space is rented from the park.

Due Diligence for Houses for Sale in Lomita

1. Permitted units: confirm with the city that a rear house or converted garage was built with permits and how it is classified.
2. Access and utilities: on a deep lot, check where the sewer line runs, whether units are separately metered, and how emergency vehicles reach the rear.
3. Sewer line: order a camera inspection of the lateral, which can be long and old.
4. Aircraft noise: properties on the west side are close to the Torrance airport flight pattern. Visit at different times and review the airport’s published noise information.
5. Slopes: on hillside streets, have drainage and retaining walls examined, and review the natural hazard disclosure for fire, landslide and seismic zones.
6. Water service: the city operates its own water system for most addresses. Ask about the provider and current rates for the property you are considering.
7. Park rules: for a manufactured home, read the park’s lease and rules, and confirm the home’s registration with the state housing department.

Selling a Home in Lomita

Buyers who look in Lomita are usually also looking in Torrance and Harbor City, and sometimes on the peninsula. Selling a home in Lomita goes more smoothly when you:

• Document what the lot allows. If planning staff have confirmed ADU or second-unit potential, say so accurately and keep the correspondence.
• Resolve or disclose unpermitted work before going to market.
• Show the full depth of the parcel in photographs and a simple site plan.
• Choose comparable sales carefully, since a house on a deep lot and a house on a standard lot are different products.

Around Town

The Lomita Railroad Museum, a small museum built to resemble a nineteenth-century depot, is the city’s best-known landmark. Lomita Park provides the main sports fields and community buildings. The beaches of Torrance and Redondo Beach, the Port of Los Angeles and the trails of the Palos Verdes Peninsula are all a short drive away.

Lomita Real Estate Agent Services

Aimee Ghafouri is based in Temecula and licensed to represent clients anywhere in California. She is a Southern California native who grew up in Murrieta, with a business degree and more than 15 years in sales and marketing. She works with buyers, sellers and investors and puts communication first. If you need a Lomita real estate agent, reach out online or call (951) 331-8453.

Nearby South Bay Areas

• Torrance, on the west and north.
• Rolling Hills Estates, uphill to the south.
• Rancho Palos Verdes, further up the peninsula.
• San Pedro, the Los Angeles harbor community to the southeast.
• Redondo Beach, on the coast to the west.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lomita its own city?

Yes. Lomita is an incorporated city in the South Bay of Los Angeles County, with its own city hall and planning department. It is bordered by Torrance, the Harbor City area of Los Angeles and the Palos Verdes Peninsula cities.

Can I build a second unit on a Lomita lot?

Many Lomita lots are unusually deep, and state law allows accessory dwelling units on most residential parcels. What fits on a specific lot depends on setbacks, access and utilities, so confirm with the City of Lomita planning staff before you buy on that assumption.

Are there view homes in Lomita?

Yes, mainly on the hillside streets south of Pacific Coast Highway, where the land rises toward the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Views vary house by house, and hillside lots need a closer look at drainage and retaining walls.

Which school district serves Lomita?

Lomita’s public schools are part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Check the assigned schools for an address with the district, because boundaries can change.

How do I start looking at Lomita homes for sale?

Call or text Aimee Ghafouri at (951) 331-8453 with the property type and timing you have in mind. She can set up a search and check lot size, unit permits and zoning questions on each listing.

Aimee Ghafouri, 951 Properties, CAL DRE #02193341. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.