| Primary address | 20856 Brighton Avenue, Torrance |
| Alternate address(es) | 20856 S Brighton Ave |
| Zip code | 90501 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Los Angeles |
| Neighborhood | Harbor Gateway South |
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| Sale date | 04/18/1991 |
| Sale price | $220,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $5,318 |
| Building sqft | 1,367 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.155 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | One-Family Residential (R1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
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20856 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,367 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 20856 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $404,716, the tax amount paid for 20856 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 is $4,805.
When was 20856 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 last sold?20856 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was last sold in 09/20/2001.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/1991 | $220,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 20856 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $4,806 |
| Current property tax | $5,318 |
| Market value | $404,716 |
| Tax per sqft | $4 |
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 | Register |
| 06181 | Greater L.A. County Vector Control District | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20856 Brighton 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 | $404,716 | 1.1874 | $4,806 | +0.95% |
| 2024-2025 | $396,782 | 1.1997 | $4,760 | +2.03% |
| 2023-2024 | $389,003 | 1.1994 | $4,666 | +4.97% |
| 2022-2023 | $381,376 | 1.1655 | $4,445 | +1.16% |
| 2021-2022 | $373,899 | 1.1752 | $4,394 | -1.06% |
The complete history of permits filed for 20856 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
| Earthquake-induced liquefaction area | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 20856 Brighton Avenue, Torrance to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halldale Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 447 | 0.47 |
| Van Deene Avenue Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-6 | 313 | 0.70 |
| Meyler Street Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-5 | 628 | 1.06 |
| Zion Lutheran School | NR | Private | 2-8 | 12 | 1.15 |
| Carson Street Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 639 | 1.55 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran School | NR | Private | 2-8 | 12 | 1.15 |
| Stephen M. White Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,384 | 1.22 |
| Switzer Learning Center | NR | Private | 6-12 | 80 | 1.31 |
| Gene Drevno Community Day School | NR | Public | 7-12 | 18 | 1.55 |
| St. Philomena Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 306 | 1.56 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzer Learning Center | NR | Private | 6-12 | 80 | 1.31 |
| Torrance High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,999 | 1.37 |
| Gene Drevno Community Day School | NR | Public | 7-12 | 18 | 1.55 |
| Branch Of Hope School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 28 | 1.58 |
| Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 113 | 1.78 |
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