2916 Briarwood Drive
Torrance, CA 90505
Listing broker / agent: Compass · Brandon Walls · CRMLS
MLS # 26993477 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 06:23 UTC
About this property
Perched at the highest point in the desirable Country Hills community, 2916 Briarwood Drive is a thoughtfully renovated estate where privacy, scale, and spectacular views converge. Its elevated setting provides sweeping panoramic vistas from the Los Angeles skyline to the Hollywood Hills and Santa Monica Mountains. Sunlight fills the home by day, while sparkling city lights create a dramatic backdrop at night.Premium Andersen windows and doors throughout frame the scenery while enhancing natural light and energy efficiency. The main living area is both inviting and distinctive, anchored by a striking lava rock fireplace and a blend of premium engineered flooring and original wood parquet. Expansive multi-slide doors open to a large balcony, creating a seamless connection between the interior living space and the surrounding views.Designed for entertaining, the kitchen features stainless steel appliances, an oversized island with buffet area, and a separate dining nook. A French door opens to a secluded deck and an expansive adjoining bonus rooma versatile space well suited for a media room, home gym, playroom, library, or lounge. Complete with a built-in bar, dedicated laundry area, and a climate-controlled wine cellar with room for nearly 500 bottles, this exceptional space adds both function and flexibility.The floor plan accommodates a variety of lifestyles. A bedroom and full bath on the entry level provide an ideal setup for guests, extended family, or a private home office. Two additional bedrooms share an updated connecting bath on the main level, along with a convenient guest powder room. Occupying its own private level, the third-floor primary suite offers the home's most dramatic vantage point, dual walk-in closets, and a resort-inspired bath with a soaking tub and separate shower.Outside, the private backyard is framed by mature citrus trees and designed for relaxed entertaining. The outdoor kitchen includes a Viking Professional gas grill and warmer, with gas lines in place for patio heat lamps to extend enjoyment into the evening.Meticulously maintained, the home has been updated with practical modern enhancements, including an EV charger, epoxy-coated garage floors, LED lighting, and upgrades to the roof, plumbing, and electrical systems. Offering a rare combination of privacy, generous living space, and quintessential Southern California views, 2916 Briarwood Drive is conveniently located near local dining, shopping, excellent schools, and the beach.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26993477
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 3,407 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.2331 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1976
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Listing
- Days on market
- 8
Building
- Year built
- 1976
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Building stories
- 0
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Family Room, Living Room, Wine Cellar, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Wine Cellar
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Hills, Mountains
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Rolling Hills Estates | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Walteria Elementary Torrance Unified · Torrance | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Dapplegray Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Rolling Hills Estates | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lomita | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Eshelman Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lomita | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
| Alexander Fleming Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lomita | 6–8 | 1.7 mi |
| Soleado Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Rancho Palos Verdes | K–5 | 1.8 mi |
| Silver Spur Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Rancho Palos Verdes | K–5 | 1.9 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,399,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,399,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 06:03 | $2,399,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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