Open Houses in Hawthorne, CA
If I were searching through open houses in Hawthorne, I’d start by deciding how close I want to be to the C Line stations and to the 105 and 405 freeways, since the city sits between them. The list below refreshes every morning with Hawthorne homes that have an open house coming up.
This Week’s Open Houses in Hawthorne
Sunday, October 4 1 open house
– 4 pm
$1,199,000
6 bd · 6 ba · 4,209 sq ft
3938 W 119th Pl, 90250
Listed by eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
This page is for informational purposes only. The author is not a licensed Realtor or Brokerage in the state of California and does not represent buyers or sellers in any transaction. Listing details are provided by third-party sources and may change without notice; confirm date, time, and availability with the listing agent before visiting.
What I’d Look For If I Were Buying in Hawthorne
If I were buying in Hawthorne, I’d first note that only about 27% of homes are owner-occupied, well below the metro’s 48%. I’d expect a good number of condos, townhomes and small multi-unit buildings among the listings, so I’d check the property type and any association fees before planning a route.
The median home was built in 1970, and the median value is $863,400. Hawthorne is also split among several school districts, and Wikipedia lists Centinela Valley Union High School District, Lennox School District and Wiseburn Unified School District as serving parts of it. I’d look up the district for each specific address instead of assuming.
From My Notes: Hawthorne in September 2026
When I pulled the list on September 29, 2026, Hawthorne had only 1 home with an open house scheduled, which is a thin week:
- The home had 1 showing.
- It was asking about $1.20M.
- It had 6 bedrooms and about 4,209 square feet.
With one home, I’d check the list again in a few days before drawing any conclusions.
Hawthorne Areas I’d Put on My List
Around the C Line Stations
Two Metro C Line stations sit inside Hawthorne: Hawthorne/Lennox and Crenshaw, both along the Interstate 105 corridor. If a home is close to either one, I’d ask how the train and freeway sound carries to the yard and bedrooms, and I’d visit at rush hour as well as midday.
Hawthorne Municipal Airport and the Northrop Legacy
Jack Northrop founded Northrop Corporation in 1939 and headquartered it in Hawthorne, where it built P-61 fighters on the south side of Northrop Field, today’s Hawthorne Municipal Airport. Tesla has its design center at the airport. I’d ask about aircraft noise near the field and about any nearby industrial or commercial zoning.
119th Street and the Beach Boys Landmark
California Historical Landmark No. 1041 at 3701 West 119th Street marks where the Wilsons’ childhood home once stood. The house was demolished in the mid-1980s during construction of the Century Freeway. I’d use the site as a reminder of how much the freeway changed the streets around it, and I’d ask what a listing’s block looked like before.
Hawthorne Housing at a Glance
These figures cover the whole city, so they blend the streets near the freeways and the areas farther from them.
| Measure | Hawthorne | Los Angeles metro |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,191 | 12,974,487 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $863,400 | $871,300 |
| Median year homes were built | 1970 | 1969 |
| Homes that are owner-occupied | 27% | 48% |
| Average commute to work | 28.3 min | 29.5 min |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020 to 2024. Metro is the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area.
Getting Around Hawthorne
Hawthorne has both freeway and rail access, and a few facts would shape my planning:
- Interstate 105 runs along the northern boundary, with the Metro C Line in its median.
- Interstate 405 runs along the western edge.
- The C Line’s Hawthorne/Lennox and Crenshaw stations are inside the city. Aviation/Imperial is just over the line in Los Angeles.
- Major north to south streets include Aviation Boulevard, Inglewood Avenue, Hawthorne Boulevard, Prairie Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard. Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo Boulevard and Imperial Highway run east to west.
- Metro’s I-105 ExpressLanes Segment 1 is under construction and opens in 2028, with night ramp and lane closures on the 105 and 110 through fall 2026.
The average commute for Hawthorne workers is 28.3 minutes, close to the metro’s 29.5, and about 11% work from home. I’d still drive a candidate address both ways at rush hour, especially if I’d ride the C Line for part of the trip.
How I’d Plan an Open House Day in Hawthorne
There were too few showings on September 29, 2026 to see a day or start-time pattern yet.
Because so many major streets cross Hawthorne, I’d plan a route along one corridor at a time and allow extra minutes near the freeway ramps on weekends. Leaving a gap between stops is cheaper than rushing to a showing.
I’d also expect summer afternoons to run warm this far from the beach, so I’d keep water in the car and put the homes with big yards earlier in the day.
Hawthorne Open House FAQ
Does this page cover Lennox, Del Aire or Athens?
This page covers homes inside Hawthorne city limits. Lennox, Del Aire and Athens are unincorporated communities next to Hawthorne, and Del Aire is surrounded on three sides by it.
Can I get to Hawthorne open houses by train?
For some. The Metro C Line stops at Hawthorne/Lennox and Crenshaw inside the city, but many homes are a bus ride or drive from either station, so I’d check the map for each address.
How much do homes cost in Hawthorne?
The Census Bureau’s 2020 to 2024 estimate for the median value of owner-occupied homes is $863,400. That is lower than the metro’s $871,300 median, and it covers only owner-occupied homes.
What are the biggest employers in Hawthorne?
The city’s annual financial report for the year ended June 2025 lists SpaceX, the Hawthorne School District and Wiseburn Unified School District among its principal employers.
How often is the Hawthorne list updated?
Every morning. Once a Hawthorne open house is scheduled it is added, and after it happens it comes off.
Do I need an agent to go to an open house in Hawthorne?
No. Open houses welcome the public, so you can tour without an agent. A few hosts ask guests to register at the entrance.
