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20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 20934 S Denker Ave
20938 S Denker Ave
Zip code 90501
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Harbor Gateway South

Sales & Tax Overview for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

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Sale date 04/21/2011
Sale price $335,003
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,584

Lot & Building Information for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

Building sqft 1,340
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.233
Units 1
Year built 1953
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district One-Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

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About 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501?

20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was built in 1953 and has a total of 1,340 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $437,763, the tax amount paid for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 is $5,197.

When was 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 last sold and what was the last sale price?

20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was last sold in 04/21/2011 for $335,003.

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Past Sales & Property History for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/21/2011 $335,003

Title Documents for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/15/2025 Reconveyance
01/02/2025 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
01/01/2045
11/06/2023 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
06/08/2022 Trust Deed 07/01/2052
06/08/2022 Power Attorney
07/25/2016 Trust Deed
01/30/2013 Trust Deed 02/01/2043
07/31/2012 Trust Deed 08/01/2042
05/20/2011 Cancellation Notice of Default
04/21/2011 Trust Deed
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Property Taxes for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,198
Current property tax $5,584
Market value $437,763
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

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
06205 County Sanitation District #5
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
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 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance, 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 $437,763 1.1874 $5,198 +0.95%
2024-2025 $429,181 1.1997 $5,149 +2.03%
2023-2024 $420,766 1.1994 $5,047 +4.97%
2022-2023 $412,516 1.1655 $4,808 +1.15%
2021-2022 $404,429 1.1752 $4,753 -1.06%

Permits for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/30/2023
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
10/19/2022
04/24/2018
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Torrance residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,090,000
-2.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$708
-3.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% 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)
Halldale Elementary School 6 Public K-5 447 0.40
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-6 313 0.88
Meyler Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 628 1.04
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 1.15
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 1.37

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 1.15
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 1.17
Stephen M. White Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,384 1.29
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 1.35
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 1.37

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 1.16
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 1.17
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 1.35
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 1.37
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 113 1.58

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Neighbors for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 20938 Denker Avenue, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
20907 Halldale Ave, Torrance 1,286 12/12/2025 $1,020,000
20917 Dalton Ave, Torrance 1,178 09/27/2022 $775,000
20932 Denker Ave, Torrance 1,125 01/03/2024 $900,000
20935 Dalton Ave, Torrance 1,056 07/25/2016 $500,000
20930 Denker Ave, Torrance 1,105 04/29/2011 $300,003
20902 Denker Ave, Torrance 3,180 12/13/1996 $240,000
20946 Denker Ave, Torrance 1,156 01/04/2018
20947 Dalton Ave, Torrance 1,528 09/01/2022
20901 Halldale Ave, Torrance 1,328 07/21/1989 $218,000
20943 Dalton Ave, Torrance 1,412 02/06/2017
20906 Denker Ave, Torrance 1,020 10/01/2003 $350,003
20942 Denker Ave, Torrance 2,220 06/25/2013 $479,000
20931 Dalton Ave, Torrance 1,286 03/26/2021 $750,000
20920 Denker Ave, Torrance 1,045 04/23/2020
20916 Denker Ave, Torrance 1,576 08/30/1995 $175,000
20939 Dalton Ave, Torrance 1,680 10/02/2009 $465,004
20921 Dalton Ave, Torrance 1,286 05/12/2006
20926 Denker Ave, Torrance 1,844 08/13/1999
20912 Denker Ave, Torrance 1,858 04/11/2013 $470,000
20927 Dalton Ave, Torrance 1,105 05/28/2002

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