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1273 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 Property Information

1273 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1273 Desford Street, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 1273 W Desford St
Zip code 90502
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 1273 Desford Street, Torrance

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Sale date 01/07/2014
Sale price $385,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,334

Lot & Building Information for 1273 Desford Street, Torrance

Building sqft 1,295
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.14
Units 1
Year built 1959
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central 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 1273 Desford Street, Torrance

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About 1273 Desford Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1273 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502?

1273 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 was built in 1959 and has a total of 1,295 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1273 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $481,383, the tax amount paid for 1273 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 is $5,656.

When was 1273 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 last sold?

1273 Desford Street, Torrance, CA 90502 was last sold in 04/13/2018.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1273 Desford Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/07/2014 $385,000
10/18/1996 $162,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1273 Desford Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/19/2021 Trust Deed 11/01/2051
04/13/2018 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/30/2014 Trust Deed 01/01/2030
12/18/2014 Trust Deed 01/01/2045
01/10/2014 Notice Default
01/09/2014 Substitution Trustee
01/07/2014 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/18/1996 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1273 Desford Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,657
Current property tax $6,334
Market value $481,383
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1273 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 1273 Desford Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1273 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 $481,383 1.1751 $5,657 +1.03%
2024-2025 $471,945 1.1864 $5,599 +1.86%
2023-2024 $462,692 1.188 $5,497 +5.42%
2022-2023 $453,621 1.1495 $5,214 +1.03%
2021-2022 $444,728 1.1605 $5,161 -0.94%

Permits for 1273 Desford Street, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/11/2017
08/22/2017
             
             
             
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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 0.15
Meyler Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 628 0.62
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-6 313 0.66
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 0.72
Caroldale Learning Community School 6 Public K-8 674 1.20

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Zion Lutheran School NR Private 2-8 12 0.72
Stephen M. White Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,384 0.87
Caroldale Learning Community School 6 Public K-8 674 1.20
St. Philomena Elementary School NR Private K-8 306 1.31
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 1.42

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 1.28
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 1.42
South Figueroa Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.52
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 1.56
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 1.57

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Neighbors for 1273 Desford Street, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 1273 Desford Street, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
21420 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,352 07/21/2010
21414 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,295 06/20/2005
1227 Desford St, Torrance 1,543
1257 Desford St, Torrance 1,487 07/13/2010
1236 Levinson St, Torrance 1,295 09/13/2000
1241 Desford St, Torrance 1,291 03/16/2009
1237 Desford St, Torrance 1,352 12/29/2023 $860,000
1256 Levinson St, Torrance 1,295
1222 Levinson St, Torrance 1,291 12/14/2012
21408 Normandie Ave, Torrance 1,631 01/31/2022
1232 Levinson St, Torrance 1,456 12/02/2020 $750,000
1247 Desford St, Torrance 1,736 07/13/2018 $615,000
1233 Desford St, Torrance 1,295 07/19/2022 $855,000
1267 Desford St, Torrance 1,352 02/08/2012 $389,000
1261 Desford St, Torrance 1,295 10/30/2024 $820,000
1246 Levinson St, Torrance 1,519 02/02/2001
1226 Levinson St, Torrance 1,295 01/16/2015
1223 Desford St, Torrance 1,295 06/01/2023
1242 Levinson St, Torrance 1,291 11/14/2018 $555,000
1251 Desford St, Torrance 1,352 09/22/2006

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