About Hawthorne's Hollyglen

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 currently listed at $549,000.

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producing agent with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach. He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com, TorranceRealEstateHomes.com, ManhattanBeachLuxuryRealEstate.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate destinations in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more. Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com. For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

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 townhomes of Fusion are often a great alternative. The complex offers a comparable location and for the same, or less money, you just get more. Built from 2005-2007, the homes are newer, more upgraded, often larger with landscaped grounds, pool, spa and some nice entertainment areas. The units range from smaller A and B units with 2 bedrooms and a one car garage, to larger 3 bedroom units with over 1700 square feet. In addition the complex is located in a pocket that is within the award winning Wiseburn School District. Visit our Fusion Townhome MLS listings page for the current units for sale. In years past values were almost exclusively $500K+ but with recent events including a now resolved litigation threat, and a number of foreclosures and short sales, some units have sold in the high $300s....for very nice homes.

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.

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 community) which is an A floorplan to $610,000 for a 3 bedroom home. Click below for a list of the current Fusion townhomes for sale.

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producing agent with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach. He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com, ManhattanBeachLuxuryRealEstate.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate destinations in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more. Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com. For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

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 FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more. Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com. For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.