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1540 West 215th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

1540 West 215th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance
Zip code 90501
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Harbor Gateway South

Sales & Tax Overview for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance

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Sale date 05/13/2021
Sale price $775,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $10,662

Lot & Building Information for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance

Building sqft 1,281
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.138
Units 1
Year built 1943
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 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance

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About 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance, CA 90501?

1540 West 215th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 was built in 1943 and has a total of 1,281 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $855,659, the tax amount paid for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 is $10,160.

When was 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1540 West 215th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 was last sold in 05/13/2021 for $775,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/13/2021 $775,000
01/12/2010 $425,004
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/13/2021 Trust Deed 06/01/2051
05/13/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/17/2021 Release Government Lien
12/21/2020 Trust Deed
05/02/2013 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
05/01/2043
05/02/2013 Subordination
06/19/2012 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
07/01/2042
06/19/2012 Subordination
01/12/2010 Trust Deed
01/12/2010 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,160
Current property tax $10,662
Market value $855,659
Tax per sqft $8

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1540 West 215th Street, 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
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control

Assessment History for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1540 West 215th Street, 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 $855,659 1.1874 $10,160 +0.95%
2024-2025 $838,882 1.1997 $10,064 +2.03%
2023-2024 $822,435 1.1994 $9,864 +4.97%
2022-2023 $806,310 1.1655 $9,398 +54.69%
2021-2022 $516,945 1.1752 $6,075 -1.07%

Permits for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/21/2016
01/11/2016
01/11/2016
             
             
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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 0.25
Meyler Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 628 0.79
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 0.94
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-6 313 1.04
Torrance Montessori School NR Private PK-1 36 1.11

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 0.94
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 1.04
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 1.17
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 1.19
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 1.19

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 0.89
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 1.04
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 1.17
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 113 1.26
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 1.27

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Neighbors for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 1540 West 215th Street, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1506 W 215th St, Torrance 1,180 12/21/2009
1548 W 215th St, Torrance 935 05/22/2024
1528 W 215th St, Torrance 990 01/15/2025
1532 W 215th St, Torrance 1,049 07/14/2009 $385,003
1520 W 215th St, Torrance 1,235 11/29/2012
21523 Denker Ave, Torrance 1,952 06/18/2004
1536 W 215th St, Torrance 1,198 04/19/2016
1512 W 215th St, Torrance 1,122 03/31/2026
21503 Denker Ave, Torrance 2,236 04/07/2000 $245,002
1544 W 215th St, Torrance 802 05/29/2025 $720,000
1552 W 215th St, Torrance 898 08/22/2023
1562 W 215th St, Torrance 1,574 05/18/2017 $525,000
1667 W 216th St, Torrance 3,542 06/02/2020
1663 W 216th St, Torrance 1,008 04/23/2020 $600,000
1516 W 215th St, Torrance 807 07/21/2009
1558 W 215th St, Torrance 1,419 12/29/2020
1566 W 215th St, Torrance 762 05/03/1996 $120,000
1572 W 215th St, Torrance 1,287
1668 W 215th St, Torrance 1,198 10/25/2001
1524 W 215th St, Torrance 1,835 09/24/2004

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