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21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 1673 W 213th St
21244 S Western Ave
Zip code 90501
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Harbor Gateway South

Sales & Tax Overview for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance

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Sale date 10/12/2018
Sale price $6,300,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $92,243

Lot & Building Information for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance

Building sqft 23,326
Building class Five or More Apartments or Units - 4 Stories or Less (0500)
Acreage 0.459
Units 29
Year built 1979
Year last altered 1980
Stories 4
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district
Qualified opportunity zone
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance

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About 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501?

21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was built in 1979 and has a total of 23,326 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $7,183,817, the tax amount paid for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 is $85,300.

When was 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 last sold and what was the last sale price?

21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was last sold in 10/12/2018 for $6,300,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 28 residential unit(s) and 1 commercial spaces.

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Past Sales & Property History for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/12/2018 $6,300,000

Title Documents for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/23/2021 Reconveyance
07/23/2021 Substitution Trustee
07/13/2021 Agreement
07/13/2021 Assignment of Rents
07/13/2021 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
07/15/2019 Mechanics Lien
12/18/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
10/18/2018 Financing Statement
10/12/2018 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
10/12/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $85,301
Current property tax $92,243
Market value $7,183,817

Special Assessments And Penalties for 21240 South Western 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
00194 Health License Fees
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance

Assessment History for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $7,183,817 1.1874 $85,301 +0.95%
2024-2025 $7,043,263 1.1997 $84,498 +2.02%
2023-2024 $6,905,465 1.1994 $82,824 +4.96%
2022-2023 $6,770,369 1.1655 $78,909 +1.15%
2021-2022 $6,637,922 1.1752 $78,009 -1.06%

Permits for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
07/28/2020
07/06/2020
05/01/2020
01/13/2020
10/23/2019
10/23/2019
10/23/2019
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
08/16/2019
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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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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 41,787
Median age 38.7
Average household income $128,490
Family households 65.4%
Occupied housing units 14,870
Owner occupied units 43.6%
Average number of people per household 2.78
Median year structure built 1964
Median value for units with a mortgage $946,900
Median value for units without a mortgage $883,200

Risk

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 21240 South Western Avenue, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1528 W 212th St, Torrance 2,181 09/24/2021 $840,000
21207 Harvard Blvd, Torrance 1,366 02/22/1996 $160,000
21228 S Western Ave, Torrance 15,244 04/11/2003 $1,325,000
1503 W 213th St, Torrance 1,440 02/26/2020
1517 W 213th St, Torrance 730 02/19/2020
1527 W 213th St, Torrance 1,034 10/08/2020
21220 S Western Ave, Torrance 14,727 09/04/2019
21236 S Western Ave, Torrance 4,050 12/29/2025
1509 W 213th St, Torrance 1,091 11/29/2005
1513 W 213th St, Torrance 948
21231 Hobart Blvd, Torrance 1,419 02/16/2000
1526 W 212th St, Torrance 1,311 04/14/2021 $800,000
1529 W 213th St, Torrance 1,186 02/05/2016
21203 Harvard Blvd, Torrance 1,534 09/01/2000
1669 W 213th St, Torrance 1,188 09/29/2020
1521 W 213th St, Torrance 970 04/23/2025
1535 W 213th St, Torrance 1,324 05/17/2012 $415,000
1663 W 213th St, Torrance 1,024 12/13/2022
1657 W 213th St, Torrance 1,858 09/23/2011
1651 W 213th St, Torrance 794 04/16/2025 $805,000

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