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551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Property Information

551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach
Zip code 90254
County Los Angeles
Municipality Hermosa Beach

Sales & Tax Overview for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

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Sale date 04/09/2013
Sale price $1,200,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $16,437

Lot & Building Information for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

Building sqft 1,548
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.057 i
Units 1
Year built 1972
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Weed hazard No
School district Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District

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Other Property Data for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

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About 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254?

551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 was built in 1972 and has a total of 1,548 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,507,255, the tax amount paid for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 is $16,026.

When was 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 last sold and what was the last sale price?

551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 was last sold in 04/09/2013 for $1,200,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/09/2013 $1,200,000
10/03/2003 $621,006
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/19/2021 Trust Deed 08/01/2051
04/09/2013 Trust Deed 05/01/2043
04/09/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
05/23/2012 Trust Deed 06/01/2042
09/22/2011 Trust Deed
11/25/2009 Reconveyance
06/25/2009 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
07/24/2006 Trust Deed
10/03/2003 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $16,027
Current property tax $16,437
Market value $1,507,255
Tax per sqft $10

Special Assessments And Penalties for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
16851 Hermosa Beach Light Maintenance
16893 Hermosa Beach Sewer Service Charge
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs

Assessment History for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,507,255 1.0633 $16,027 +2.19%
2024-2025 $1,477,702 1.0613 $15,683 +2.16%
2023-2024 $1,448,728 1.0596 $15,351 +1.83%
2022-2023 $1,420,323 1.0614 $15,075 +2.00%
2021-2022 $1,392,475 1.0614 $14,780 +0.58%

Permits for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
             
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Hermosa Beach residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$2,365,000
5.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,461
4.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Elementary School NR Private PK-8 272 0.47
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Elementary School NR Private PK-8 272 0.47
Beryl Heights Elementary School 8 Public K-5 445 0.65
Hermosa Valley Elementary School 9 Public 5-8 608 0.74
Jefferson Elementary School 8 Public K-5 551 0.79

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Fusion Academy Sb: South Bay NR Private 6-12 70 0.42
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Elementary School NR Private PK-8 272 0.47
Hermosa Valley Elementary School 9 Public 5-8 608 0.74
Fusion Academy South Bay NR Private 6-12 33 0.75
Hope Chapel Academy NR Private K-12 105 1.06

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Fusion Academy Sb: South Bay NR Private 6-12 70 0.42
Fusion Academy South Bay NR Private 6-12 33 0.75
Redondo Union High School 9 Public 9-12 3,005 0.89
Redondo Beach Learning Academy NR Public 9-12 5 1.03
Redondo Shores High (Continuation) School 7 Public 9-12 50 1.03

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Neighbors for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach

Here are the neighbors for 551 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
491 Ardmore Ave, Hermosa Beach 09/14/2023
501 4th St, Hermosa Beach 2,481 06/14/2005
507 4th St, Hermosa Beach 2,016 07/18/2002
528 3rd St, Hermosa Beach 2,166 12/17/2025
540 3rd St, Hermosa Beach 3,075 10/29/2025
425 Ardmore Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,072 08/29/2025
505 4th St, Hermosa Beach 2,014 01/18/2017
567 2nd St, Hermosa Beach 935 05/31/2013
405 Ardmore Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,143 08/10/2007
555 4th St, Hermosa Beach 3,638 10/05/2009
539 2nd St, Hermosa Beach 2,277 09/02/2020 $1,755,000
550 3rd St, Hermosa Beach 2,822 10/29/2025
521 2nd St, Hermosa Beach 2,753 02/01/2023
526 3rd St, Hermosa Beach 1,820 09/16/2024
534 3rd St, Hermosa Beach 1,188 06/28/2021
563 2nd St, Hermosa Beach 1,145 03/10/2006
571 2nd St, Hermosa Beach 860 07/07/2021
543 2nd St, Hermosa Beach 1,740 11/02/2023
525 2nd St, Hermosa Beach 2,964 01/02/2020
516 3rd St, Hermosa Beach 3,259 12/07/2020

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