Often when we look at the broader world of the real estate market it's hard to notice just how dramatic a shift can be. It's equally amazing just how quickly we forget the market we just left...as if we'll never be back. I focus much of my attention in terms of marketing, selling and blogging about a small gated community in the Hollyglen known as Fusion South Bay. It's just a pocket of newer townhomes in the South Bay but nowhere have I seen a more drastic turnaround and the implications it has had. I sold a few units at the height of the market and have struggled with the fact that values went down so dramatically and so quickly. As they were constructed in 2005-2007 almost every buyer was truly buying at the peak of the market. The result was a % of short sales and foreclosures not s... 08/03/2013

With inventory continuing to decline the condo and townhome markets in the Hollyglen communities of 360 South Bay and Fusion South Bay have continued their torrid pace. Both complexes are located along Aviation Blvd in the area of Hawthorne known as Hollyglen. Fusion South Bay was completed in 2007 and 360 South Bay began releasing units in the past 2 years, so both offer a very affordable way of getting new or newer construction in the area which is very rare in the South Bay. According to Manhattan Beach realtor Keith Kyle "many home buyers in the area often start their search looking for homes in Redondo Beach and find that in the mid $400K -$550K range what they can afford is much older and smaller. Fusion and 360 offer a similar location, great schools and a much lower price point.... 03/13/2013

4/11/19 update - Oh if we had only known then what we know now.  Hollyglen and Del Aire prices have skyrocketed since we originally wrote this post.  Looking at the prices below back in 2013 when we wrote this there are no prices like this anymore.  Home prices now generally start in the $700,000s and quickly go up from there. For an updated list of the current homes for sale in this wonderful community visit our real estate information for Hollyglen and Del Aire. The month of February 2013 saw a big number of home sales in the Hollyglen and Del Areas of Hawthorne, CA with 12 homes sold. Of the 12 homes sold 8 were single family homes with 4 being condos or townhomes in the 360 South Bay complex or the Fusion South Bay. One of the homes was a bank owned property with all others being st... 03/07/2013

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While much of the South Bay has been somewhat immune to the wave of foreclosures and short sales that have been so prevalent in much of Southern California, unfortunately the townhomes of Fusion South Bay haven't been so lucky.  Of the 6 homes that are on the market, or currently in escrow, 5 are either short sales or bank owned which is an unheard of ratio in the area.  ML# Status   Address  Price  Br/Ba Year Sqft Type P831850 Active 5403 149TH PL #3  $            364,900 2/3.00 2007/ASR 1410 REO V12041598 Pending 5412 149th PL #7  $            345,000 2/2.00 2007/ASR 800 Short Pay V12063595 Pending 5511 149th PL #7  $            348,100 2/2.00 2006/ASR 800 Short Pay S12090059 Pending 5506 149th PL #8  $            385,000 2/2.00 2007/ASR 1067 Short Pay S12055041 Pending 5404 149th PL ... 08/20/2012

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate is a local Hawthorne Short Sale Realtor. As a Hawthorne Short Sale Company that specializes in short sales, you are assured the highest standard of professionalism and can always count on our Hawthorne Short Sale Realtor to help answer any questions you have in regards to Hawthorne Short Sales. Short Sale My Hawthorne Home Lloyd Cullen is a local Hawthorne Short Sale Expert with experienced Hawthorne Short Sale Agents here to assist you.   Short Sale My Hawthorne Home We specialize in Short Sales for Hawthorne and Surrounding Areas If you are considering short selling your Hawthorne home, chances are that you are already in a scary situation. Having a hard time financially is one of the greatest stressors among Americans today. A very qualified Hawthorne Short S... 06/06/2012

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate is a local Hawthorne Short Sale Realtor. As a Hawthorne Short Sale Company that specializes in short sales, you are assured the highest standard of professionalism and can always count on our Hawthorne Short Sale Realtor to help answer any questions you have in regards to Hawthorne Short Sales. Hawthorne Short Sale Realtor Lloyd Cullen is a local Hawthorne Short Sale Expert with experienced Hawthorne Short Sale Agents here to assist you.   Hawthorne Short Sale Realtor We specialize in Short Sales for Hawthorne and Surrounding Areas You can choose any Hawthorne Short Sale Company for your selling needs, but at Lloyd Cullen Real Estate, our Hawthorne Short Sale Company is the best. Our Hawthorne Short Sale Experts do everything possible to help you avoid foreclosu... 05/29/2012

Fusion South Bay is a unique real estate market in the South Bay as it is one of the only "newer" construction complexes near the beach.  It is also unique in that it doesn't always pattern the rest of the market and seems to come in waves with very few listings, then an abundance of listings, then back to low inventory.  The complex had almost no sales in 2011 due to the threat of litigation against the original builder, but once that was resolved the flood of pent up demand quickly saw almost all of the active listings go into escrow.  Since the beginning of 2012 we have seen 3 completed sales with 5 additional homes currently in escrow.  Inventory had been down since January, but now has once again seen numbers on the rise with 5 active condos/townhomes for sale. The current condos a... 04/19/2012

While the market for townhomes in Fusion had slowed to a virtual stop due to the pending litigation against the builder, that issue has been resolved, lenders are once again financing, and the abundant inventory has just about withered down to nothing.  What was a great opportunity for buyers may be short lived as the inventory is now so far down.  2011 saw a total of 2 sales in Fusion, of which both were all cash buyers.  2012 couldn't have started of more drastically different with 6 townhomes currently in escrow.  To view Fusion floorplans and currently active homes for sale in Fusion visit our Fusion townhome information page. In addition to the pending home sales there are 3 townhomes for sale ranging from the smallest 2 bedroom unit to a large 3 bedroom unit at 5403 149th Place cu... 02/07/2012

I have sold a number of homes in the gated community of Fusion South Bay and often times the home search starts elsewhere.  It is just east of Manhattan Beach and just north of Redondo Beach and it is located in an unincorporated part of Hawthorne known as Hollyglen.   Although it doesn't quite enjoy the status of both Manhattan or Hermosa, it also doesn't come with the same price tag which is how I often end up showing homes there.  The typical buyer is a first time buyer currently living in the Beach Cities and hoping to make their transition into home ownership.  The challenge that we often run into is that in the usual sub $500K price range, the options in North Redondo Beach are often fairly old with few upgrades.  The price range in Manhattan Beach is virtually non-existent.  The ... 02/01/2012

Currently there are only 5 townhomes on the market in Fusion which is a significant decrease from the summer.  Of the 5 two are short sale properties and the other 3 are standard sales.  There is currently one property in escrow but as it's a short sale there is no current set closing date.  Due to the potential litigation issues in Fusion there has only been one closed escrow since the beginning of the year. To view the details of the current Fusion townhome listings including pictures and additional information visit our Fusion South Bay website.  Fusion is a great option for home buyers looking to be in a newer community, with proximity to the beach and coastal communities and is located in the Hawthorne neighborhood of Hollyglen and is part of the award winning Wiseburn School Distr... 10/11/2011

Fusion South Bay, one of the few relatively newer construction complexes in the Beach Cities vicinity has been hit rather hard by a wave of short sale listings which have certainly impacted prices.  As the first wave of owners primarily bought when construction was finished in 2005-2007 unfortunately this was at the very peak of market prices.  Currently there are an abundance of listings with very few sales partly due to a potential litigation against the builder.  While certain lenders are still doing loans in Fusion, it has slowed down sales fairly dramatically compared with the brisk sales of late 2010. There has only been one sale in the past few months and ironically the buyers flipped the home and it is now the only current pending sale. MLS# Type   Address  Price  Br/Ba Year Sq ... 08/09/2011

Fusion South Bay Market Update - July 10, 2011 For home buyers looking for newer construction homes near the beach, without the prices of adjacent Manhattan Beach, Fusion South Bay may a fantastic option. Recently the inventory of available homes has reached levels unseen since original construction.  Currently there are 11 homes for sale in the complex ranging from $469,000 for one of the smaller 2 bedroom units to $590,000 for a 3 bedroom unit. Click below to see additional details and pictures of the current homes for sale.  To view Fusion South Bay floorplans and a map of the community visit our Fusion website. Chart below shows the dramatic increase in recent homes on the market. Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producing agent with South Bay Brokers ... 07/09/2011

Prices previously unheard of are the biggest news in Fusion South Bay with home prices down as inventory continues to rise.  The townhomes were built from 2005-2007 and have a much newer feel than just about anything else in the area in a similar price range.  Currently there are 8 homes on the market ranging in price from $369,900 for a Plan A bank owned condo at 5512 149th #10 to a rare J Plan currently priced at $610,000 at 5410 149th Pl #11 but soon to be reduced according to the owner.  Click below to view the various floorplans.   Fusion Southbay Floorplans Plan A Townhome Plan B Townhome Plan C Townhome Plan D Townhome Plan E Townhome Plan F Townhome Plan G Townhome Plan H Townhome Plan I Townhome Plan J Townhome The chart below shows the inventory of active, pending and sold con... 05/10/2011

If you are looking for new construction near the Beach Cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa, Redondo or El Segundo and are looking for a price near or below $500,000 your options are very limited.  Many home buyers looking for something like that go just east of Aviation to Fusion South Bay.  Built in 2005-2007, the homes are beautiful and modern and are priced hundreds of thousands cheaper than things in the neighboring cities.  Prices have generally ranged from the mid $400's for a smaller 2 bedroom to the high $600's for the largest 3 bedrooms but with a wave of foreclosures and short sales opportunity exists and inventory is high.  Currently there are 7 units on the market ranging from an unheard of $360,900 for a bank owned unit at 5512 #10 (see a map of the Fusion South Bay communit... 04/14/2011

Single family home market update for February 3, 2001 It's a great time to be a buyer in Hollyglen and Del Aire with an abundance of homes on the market, both on the MLS and off market listings. The neighborhoods of Hollyglen and Del Aire are a fantastic option for couples and families who find themselves priced out of the South Bay market. Employees of the surrounding industrial parks such as Hughes, Northrop, Xerox, and TRW are also attracted to the short commute to work. To the rest of California, even to many South Bay residents, the area of Hollyglen and Del Aire is a well-kept secret. View Wiseburn School District information. See below to see a month by month chart of the number of homes for sale vs the number of homes in escrow.    Currently there are 20 single family homes for... 03/03/2011

Fusion South Bay, a community of contemporary townhomes built in 2005, 2006 and 2007 continues to be a very active market with a number of homes selling in the past few months and 5 active homes for sale.  Sold prices of the smaller A and B units have varied quite a bit depending on location within the complex.  Click here to see a Fusion South Bay map. To view additional pictures and details visit our Fusion South Bay townhomes site with current listings. Most Recent Sold Homes - Click below to see recent home sales for Fusion and the South Bay Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com, ManhattanBeachLuxuryRealEstate.com and FindY... 09/29/2010

The Fusion South Bay real estate market has continued to be far more active than the surrounding areas with 7 homes having sold and closed escrow since mid April.  Of the 7 homes all were standard sales other than the home at 5401 W 149th Place #3 which was a short sale.  Eliminating the one short sale listing the average days on market was only 27 which is well below the area average.   There is currently one 3 bedroom unit in escrow with a list price of $599,000 and was only on the market 7 days.  The 3 bedroom units are fairly rare and the demand is generally high. Currently there are 2 active listings at 5406 149th Place #10 and just listed today (not on the list below) is 5401 149th Place #16 listed at $529,000.  Visit our Fusion active listingssite to see pictures, descriptions an... 06/15/2010

Posted April 4, 2010 The real estate market in Fusion South Baycontinues to be very active with 8 homes currently for sale and all but one of them in escrow.  Only the 2 bedroom unit at 5412 #10 is currently available with 7 homes currently at some point in the escrow process.  Fusion South Bay is a fantastic community built in 2006 and is in the Hollyglen neighborhood of Hawthorne, adjacent to Manhattan Beach.  Of the 8 homes only 2 are short sales which is very unusual for homes built in 2006 which was the peak of the South Bay market.  Visit our Fusion South Bay page for information on current homes for sale.   Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his web... 04/04/2010

One of the more hidden neighborhoods in the South Bay is the area of Hawthorne known as Hollyglen.  With it's own award winning school system, tree lined and inviting neighborhoods with only single family home, and a great location Hollyglen is a great option for many buyers that find themselves priced out of nearby El Segundo, Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach.  As the area is fairly small and the demand is usually quite high, homes often sell quickly and prices have held firm.  The inventory of homes west of the 405 San Diego Freeway hasn't been this high in quite a while and the average days on market of 80 is very unusual. Currently there are 6 active single family homes on the market with an additional 3 currently in escrow.  The average price of the active Hollyglen homes for sale... 02/14/2010