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3949 West 188th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 Property Information

3949 West 188th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 3949 188th St
Zip code 90504
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood North Torrance

Sales & Tax Overview for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

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Sale date 08/03/2001
Sale price $275,002
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,574

Lot & Building Information for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

Building sqft 1,570
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.138
Units 1
Year built 1957
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
60 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
43 /100. Some Transit
Bike Score
46 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Torrance Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

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About 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance, CA 90504?

3949 West 188th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 was built in 1957 and has a total of 1,570 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $470,077, the tax amount paid for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 is $5,186.

When was 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 last sold?

3949 West 188th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 was last sold in 04/12/2016.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/03/2001 $275,002
01/31/1994 $179,000
08/06/1993 $198,972
       
       
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Title Documents for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/28/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
04/12/2016 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/05/2011 Reconveyance
10/05/2011 Substitution Trustee
09/14/2011 Trust Deed
09/14/2011 Subordination
09/14/2010 Trust Deed
09/14/2010 Subordination
08/03/2001 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
01/31/1994 Deed
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Property Taxes for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,186
Current property tax $5,574
Market value $470,077
Tax per sqft $3

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Special Assessments And Penalties for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes or direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
06205 County Sanitation District #5
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31051 Mwd Water Standby Charge #11
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Assessment History for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3949 West 188th 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 $470,077 1.1033 $5,186 +1.41%
2024-2025 $460,870 1.1097 $5,114 +1.96%
2023-2024 $451,834 1.1101 $5,016 +1.36%
2022-2023 $442,976 1.1171 $4,948 +1.70%
2021-2022 $434,291 1.1205 $4,866 +1.56%
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Permits for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
12/23/2008
12/23/2008
             
             
             
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Torrance residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,162,500
1.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$705
-9.3% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% 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 (miles)
Playhouse School NR Private PK-1 86 0.32
Playhouse School NR Private PK-1 86 0.32
Edison Elementary School 6 Public K-5 494 0.32
Jubilee Torrance Academy NR Private 1-12 7 0.50
Ascension Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 155 0.54
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Philip Magruder Middle School 6 Public 6-8 534 0.21
Jubilee Torrance Academy NR Private 1-12 7 0.50
Ascension Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 155 0.54
T.J.'s Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 1.15
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning NR Public K-12 44 1.18
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
North High School 9 Public 9-12 1,791 0.48
Jubilee Torrance Academy NR Private 1-12 7 0.50
T.J.'s Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 1.15
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning NR Public K-12 44 1.18
Hamilton Adult Education Center NR Public 0 1.28
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Neighbors for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 3949 West 188th Street, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3948 W 187th St, Torrance 1,644 03/06/2019
3956 W 187th St, Torrance 2,099 12/10/2002
3925 W 188th St, Torrance 1,218 04/16/2021
3952 W 187th St, Torrance 1,178 05/14/1998 $220,000
18816 Gerkin Ave, Torrance 2,180 07/16/2018 $870,000
3932 W 187th St, Torrance 1,482 07/23/2007 $625,000
18802 Gerkin Ave, Torrance 2,180 04/08/2026 $1,025,000
3928 W 187th St, Torrance 1,553 09/29/2011
3933 W 188th St, Torrance 1,218 05/24/2016 $630,000
3940 W 187th St, Torrance 1,784 10/21/2014
3945 W 188th St, Torrance 1,519 03/28/1996
3937 W 188th St, Torrance 1,218 11/25/2002
3929 W 188th St, Torrance 1,593 04/28/2021 $871,000
3924 W 187th St, Torrance 1,178 03/23/2026
3936 W 187th St, Torrance 3,600 06/13/2025
3944 W 187th St, Torrance 1,792 10/29/2010 $605,006
18808 Gerkin Ave, Torrance 2,157 06/21/2022
18705 Cordary Ave, Torrance 1,615 12/04/2025
3941 W 188th St, Torrance 1,554 05/26/2016
3921 W 188th St, Torrance 2,189 07/18/2013
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