| Primary address | 20940 Menlo Avenue, Torrance |
| Alternate address(es) | 20940 S Menlo Ave |
| Zip code | 90502 |
| County | Los Angeles |
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| Sale date | 05/24/2012 |
| Sale price | $370,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $6,212 |
| Building sqft | 1,653 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.216
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1957 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Specific Plan (SP) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
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20940 Menlo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502 was built in 1957 and has a total of 1,653 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 20940 Menlo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $474,018, the tax amount paid for 20940 Menlo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502 is $5,570.
When was 20940 Menlo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502 last sold?20940 Menlo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502 was last sold in 08/31/2016.
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Access detailed property tax data for 20940 Menlo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $5,570 |
| Current property tax | $6,212 |
| Market value | $474,018 |
| Tax per sqft | $3 |
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 | Register |
| 06208 | County Sanitation District #8 | Register |
| 06181 | Greater L.A. County Vector Control District | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 00744 | Los Angeles County Fire Department | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20940 Menlo 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 | $474,018 | 1.1751 | $5,570 | +1.03% |
| 2024-2025 | $464,725 | 1.1864 | $5,513 | +1.86% |
| 2023-2024 | $455,614 | 1.188 | $5,413 | +5.42% |
| 2022-2023 | $446,682 | 1.1495 | $5,135 | +1.04% |
| 2021-2022 | $437,925 | 1.1605 | $5,082 | -0.94% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Deene Avenue Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-6 | 313 | 0.10 |
| Carson Street Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 639 | 0.86 |
| Halldale Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 447 | 0.90 |
| St. Philomena Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 306 | 0.94 |
| Zion Lutheran School | NR | Private | 2-8 | 12 | 1.07 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen M. White Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,384 | 0.84 |
| St. Philomena Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 306 | 0.94 |
| Zion Lutheran School | NR | Private | 2-8 | 12 | 1.07 |
| Caroldale Learning Community School | 6 | Public | K-8 | 674 | 1.21 |
| South Figueroa Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.69 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 507 | 1.40 |
| Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 463 | 1.40 |
| Carson Senior High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 1,405 | 1.40 |
| Eagle Tree Continuation School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 30 | 1.45 |
| South Figueroa Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.69 |
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Here are the neighbors for 20940 Menlo Avenue, Torrance.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 702 W 209th St, Torrance | 1,876 | 05/06/1994 | $159,000 |
| 20953 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,092 | 05/04/1994 | $154,000 |
| 714 W 209th St, Torrance | 1,068 | 08/10/2022 | $697,000 |
| 708 W 209th St, Torrance | 1,315 | 04/23/2020 | |
| 20919 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,408 | 04/03/2019 | $582,000 |
| 701 W 209th St, Torrance | 3,075 | 06/29/1999 | $201,000 |
| 20944 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,358 | 04/28/2017 | |
| 20937 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,092 | 06/08/2016 | $510,000 |
| 20925 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,489 | 03/26/2019 | $615,500 |
| 20934 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,937 | 08/23/2016 | |
| 20950 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,687 | 11/10/2021 | |
| 20947 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,276 | 11/21/2013 | |
| 20912 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,092 | 07/29/1994 | $155,000 |
| 20956 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,827 | 07/14/2025 | |
| 20941 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,521 | 03/01/2016 | |
| 20931 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,488 | 04/22/2026 | |
| 20928 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,428 | 08/27/2020 | |
| 20922 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,068 | 06/04/2018 | |
| 20918 Menlo Ave, Torrance | 1,489 | 11/07/2012 | $379,000 |
| 704 W 209th St, Torrance | 1,068 | 07/12/2007 |