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20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 - Property report

Also known as: 20836 Brighton Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.157

Sale price

$740,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
20836 Brighton Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
Zip code
90501
Neighborhood
Harbor Gateway South
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,356
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1955
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
02/24/2021
Sale price
$740,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,895
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Qualified opportunity zone
Yes
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.157

Area overview

Walk score
59 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
40 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/24/2021 $740,000 XXX XXXXXX X; XXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX X
10/08/2015 $499,000 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/26/1997 $167,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XX, XXXXX X & XXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/01/2025 Trust Deed XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/04/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/24/2021 Trust Deed XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/24/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX X
10/21/2019 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/08/2015 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/08/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX X
01/22/2015 Trust Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
05/05/2014 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/05/2014 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$9,895
Current property tax
$10,380
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$833,355
Land value
$666,685
Building value
$166,670

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $817,015 1.1874 $9,701 +0.95%
2024-2025 $800,997 1.1997 $9,610 +2.03%
2023-2024 $785,292 1.1994 $9,419 +4.97%
2022-2023 $769,895 1.1655 $8,973 +37.16%
2021-2022 $556,639 1.1752 $6,542 -1.06%
2020-2021 $550,932 1.200129 $6,612 +6.33%
2019-2020 $529,540 1.174279 $6,218 +0.14%
2018-2019 $519,158 1.196 $6,209 +2.26%
2017-2018 $508,980 1.193 $6,072 +2.10%
2016-2017 $499,000 1.1918 $5,947 +120.48%

Special assessments & penalties for 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA

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
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
Permits

Permit information for 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
04/25/2001
04/25/2001
04/19/2001
08/02/2000

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$995,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$650

-3.8% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Halldale Elementary School 6 Public K-5 447 0.52
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-6 313 0.71
Meyler Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 628 1.11
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 1.20
One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 645 1.52
Carson Street Elementary School 7 Public K-5 639 1.57
St. Philomena Elementary School NR Private K-8 306 1.58
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 1.60
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 1.60
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 1.60
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 1.20
Stephen M. White Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,384 1.25
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 1.30
St. Philomena Elementary School NR Private K-8 306 1.58
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 1.58
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 1.60
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 1.60
Caroldale Learning Community School 6 Public K-8 674 1.62
J. H. Hull Middle School 5 Public 6-8 622 2.03
Hamilton Adult Education Center NR Public 0 2.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 1.30
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 1.39
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 1.58
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 1.60
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 7-12 88 1.74
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 6-12 120 1.75
New Millennium Secondary 5 Charter 9-12 151 1.80
Gardena Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,560 1.80
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 113 1.81
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 9-12 70 1.88

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Neighbors for 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA

20832 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20845 Normandie Ave, Torrance 20828 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20812 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20840 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20853 Normandie Ave, Torrance 20802 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20803 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20857 Normandie Ave, Torrance 20848 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20852 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20856 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20822 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20811 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20844 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20818 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20849 Normandie Ave, Torrance 20808 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20809 Brighton Ave, Torrance 20841 Normandie Ave, Torrance

Nearby ZIP codes for 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA

90220, Los Angeles County, CA 90260, Los Angeles County, CA 90274, Los Angeles County, CA 90277, Los Angeles County, CA 90503, Los Angeles County, CA 90504, Los Angeles County, CA 90505, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA 90710, Los Angeles County, CA 90717, Los Angeles County, CA 90732, Los Angeles County, CA 90744, Los Angeles County, CA 90746, Los Angeles County, CA 90747, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501?

The development at 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501?

20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 has a total of 1,356 square feet.

When was 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 last sold and what was the sale price?

20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was last sold on 02/24/2021 for $740,000.

What is the assessed value of 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501?

20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 is currently assessed at $833,355.

What are the property taxes for 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501?

The property taxes for 20836 Brighton Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 total $9,895.

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