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1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 - Property report

Also known as: 1020 Elm Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.124

Sale price

$315,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1020 Elm Ave
Torrance, CA 90503
Zip code
90503
Neighborhood
Old Torrance
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Torrance

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,537
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1951
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
05/31/1989
Sale price
$315,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,058
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.124

Area overview

Walk score
77 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
36 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Torrance Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA

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

Sales history for 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/31/1989 $315,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/20/2025 Financing Statement XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
03/24/2017 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
03/24/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/24/2017 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/13/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/13/2008 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
12/06/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/31/1989 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,058
Current property tax
$7,436
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$639,683
Land value
$521,774
Building value
$117,909

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $639,683 1.1033 $7,058 +1.41%
2024-2025 $627,169 1.1097 $6,960 +1.96%
2023-2024 $614,872 1.1101 $6,826 +1.36%
2022-2023 $602,817 1.1171 $6,734 +1.69%
2021-2022 $590,998 1.1205 $6,622 +1.56%
2020-2021 $584,939 1.114717 $6,520 +3.49%
2019-2020 $562,227 1.120691 $6,301 +2.45%
2018-2019 $551,204 1.1157 $6,150 +2.20%
2017-2018 $540,397 1.1135 $6,018 +2.13%
2016-2017 $529,802 1.1122 $5,892 +2.23%

Special assessments & penalties for 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA

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
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
27254 Torrance Lld No. 99-1
06111 West Vector Mosquito
Permits

Permit information for 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
02/06/2023
07/30/2021
10/06/2003

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

Torrance residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,162,500

1.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$705

-9.3% 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)
The Children's Place Montessori School NR Private PK-K 27 0.15
The Children's Place Montessori School NR Private PK-K 27 0.15
Fern Elementary School 7 Public K-5 465 0.17
The Chldren's Place NR Private 1-5 11 0.38
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.49
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.49
Torrance Elementary School 7 Public K-5 489 1.06
Hickory Elementary School 8 Public K-5 815 1.26
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.49
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.49
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.55
First Lutheran NR Private K-8 314 0.64
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 0.70
Madrona Middle School 6 Public 6-8 668 0.78
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.96
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 1.59
J. H. Hull Middle School 5 Public 6-8 622 1.71
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.77
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.55
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 0.70
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 9-12 70 0.73
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 0.86
Southern California Roc School NR Public 10-12 0 0.91
Ambassador High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.94
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.96
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 113 1.08
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 1.71
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.77

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Neighbors for 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA

1110 Elm Ave, Torrance 603 Acacia Ave, Torrance 617 Acacia Ave, Torrance 1116 Elm Ave, Torrance 2550 Sierra St, Torrance 1019 Eriel Ave, Torrance 1121 Eriel Ave, Torrance 1104 Elm Ave, Torrance 613 Acacia Ave, Torrance 1122 Elm Ave, Torrance 2515 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 2540 Sierra St, Torrance 2544 Sierra St, Torrance 1109 Eriel Ave, Torrance 1115 Eriel Ave, Torrance 1122 Eriel Ave, Torrance 1026 Elm Ave, Torrance 607 Acacia Ave, Torrance 1025 Eriel Ave, Torrance 1103 Eriel Ave, Torrance

Nearby ZIP codes for 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA

90245, Los Angeles County, CA 90250, Los Angeles County, CA 90254, Los Angeles County, CA 90260, Los Angeles County, CA 90274, Los Angeles County, CA 90277, Los Angeles County, CA 90501, Los Angeles County, CA 90504, Los Angeles County, CA 90505, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA 90717, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

The development at 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 has a total of 1,537 square feet.

When was 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold and what was the sale price?

1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold on 05/31/1989 for $315,000.

What is the assessed value of 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 is currently assessed at $639,683.

What are the property taxes for 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

The property taxes for 1020 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 total $7,057.

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