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20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 20848 S Brighton Ave
Zip code 90501
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Harbor Gateway South

Sales & Tax Overview for 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance

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Sale date 06/21/2000
Sale price $208,002
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,950

Lot & Building Information for 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance

Building sqft 1,367
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.155 i
Units 1
Year built 1955
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
Pool Yes
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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 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance

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About 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501?

20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,367 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $794,514, the tax amount paid for 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 is $9,434.

When was 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 last sold?

20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was last sold in 05/16/2006.

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Past Sales & Property History for 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/21/2000 $208,002
08/05/1988 $385,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/28/2011 Cancellation Notice of Default
08/04/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale
05/03/2011 Notice Default
05/16/2006 Trust Deed
05/16/2006 Deed
07/24/2002 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
06/21/2000 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
08/05/1988 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,434
Current property tax $9,950
Market value $794,514
Tax per sqft $7

Special Assessments And Penalties for 20848 Brighton 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 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20848 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 $794,514 1.1874 $9,434 +0.95%
2024-2025 $778,936 1.1997 $9,345 +2.03%
2023-2024 $763,664 1.1994 $9,159 +4.97%
2022-2023 $748,691 1.1655 $8,726 +10.33%
2021-2022 $673,000 1.1752 $7,909 -2.08%

Permits for 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
12/05/1997
             
             
             
             
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Torrance residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,227,500
2.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$753
0.4% 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)
Halldale Elementary School 6 Public K-5 447 0.49
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-6 313 0.70
Meyler Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 628 1.08
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 1.17
One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 645 1.55

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 1.17
Stephen M. White Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,384 1.23
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 1.31
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 1.56
St. Philomena Elementary School NR Private K-8 306 1.57

Nearest high schools

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 1.38
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 1.56
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 1.59
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 7-12 88 1.77

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Neighbors for 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 20848 Brighton Avenue, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
20832 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,426 08/08/2022
20845 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,290 10/20/2021
20829 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,480
20840 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,367 01/08/2026
20836 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,356 02/24/2021 $740,000
20828 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,290 08/26/2020
20812 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,367 09/16/2022 $954,000
20853 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,964 05/12/2023
20802 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,367 06/14/2024 $830,000
20857 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,727 05/18/2020
20833 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,806 10/08/2013 $395,000
20852 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,290 12/22/2020
20856 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,367 09/20/2001
20837 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,480 11/25/2002
20822 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,367 02/28/2008
20844 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,290 07/15/2004
20818 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,290 01/06/2026
20849 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,523 09/29/2020
20808 Brighton Ave, Torrance 1,290 06/20/2017 $458,000
20841 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,367 01/23/2006

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