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1109 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 Property Information

1109 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1109 Desford Street, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 1109 W Desford St
Zip code 90502
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance

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Sale date 10/24/1996
Sale price $148,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,453

Lot & Building Information for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance

Building sqft 1,225
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.119
Units 1
Year built 1956
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Specific Plan (SP)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance

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About 1109 Desford Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502?

1109 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 was built in 1956 and has a total of 1,225 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1109 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $245,834, the tax amount paid for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 is $2,888.

When was 1109 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 last sold?

1109 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 was last sold in 10/06/2020.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/24/1996 $148,000
10/25/1988 $188,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/06/2020 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/01/2020 Trust Deed 10/01/2050
10/01/2020 Grant Deed
04/26/2018 Release Government Lien
03/20/2018 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
03/15/2018 Lien Voluntary
Notice
03/14/2012 Trust Deed 04/01/2042
11/28/2006 Trust Deed
12/23/2005 Trust Deed
05/31/2005 Assignment Trust Deed
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Property Taxes for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $2,889
Current property tax $3,453
Market value $245,834
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1109 Desford 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
00311 County Library Services
06208 County Sanitation District #8
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department

Assessment History for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1109 Desford 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 $245,834 1.1751 $2,889 +1.03%
2024-2025 $241,015 1.1864 $2,859 +1.86%
2023-2024 $236,290 1.188 $2,807 +5.42%
2022-2023 $231,658 1.1495 $2,663 +1.02%
2021-2022 $227,117 1.1605 $2,636 -0.92%

Permits for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance

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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 0.32
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-6 313 0.50
Meyler Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 628 0.61
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 0.67
Caroldale Learning Community School 6 Public K-8 674 1.08

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 0.67
Stephen M. White Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,384 0.73
Caroldale Learning Community School 6 Public K-8 674 1.08
St. Philomena Elementary School NR Private K-8 306 1.14
South Figueroa Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.45

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
South Figueroa Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.45
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 1.45
Carson Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 1,405 1.47
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High 6 Public 9-12 507 1.47
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High 7 Public 9-12 463 1.47

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Neighbors for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 1109 Desford Street, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
21424 Meyler St, Torrance 1,455 12/06/2017 $585,000
21420 Meyler St, Torrance 1,455 04/12/2023
21325 Berendo Ave, Torrance 1,291 11/13/2003
21319 Berendo Ave, Torrance 1,295 05/15/2020 $530,000
907 W 214th St, Torrance 1,295 08/20/2004
21402 Meyler St, Torrance 1,225 06/29/2020
21408 Meyler St, Torrance 1,225 05/21/2009
21418 Meyler St, Torrance 1,377 09/17/2010 $425,004
21309 Berendo Ave, Torrance 1,295 05/16/2000 $181,001
919 W 214th St, Torrance 1,249 04/24/2008
21326 Payne Ave, Torrance 1,666 03/01/2016
1103 Desford St, Torrance 1,225 02/28/2023
21315 Berendo Ave, Torrance 1,352 01/08/2014 $490,000
1113 Desford St, Torrance 2,120 10/02/2025 $1,200,000
903 W 214th St, Torrance 1,386 10/21/2016 $400,000
913 W 214th St, Torrance 1,542 11/29/2005
21412 Meyler St, Torrance 1,225 04/18/2019 $549,000
1042 W 213th St, Torrance 1,559 11/30/2022
21422 Meyler St, Torrance 2,253 02/03/2014
21318 Payne Ave, Torrance 1,499 09/15/2021

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