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720 Cota Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

720 Cota Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance
Zip code 90501
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood Old Torrance

Sales & Tax Overview for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance

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Sale date 03/21/2022
Sale price $685,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $8,500

Lot & Building Information for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance

Building sqft 680
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.041
Units 1
Year built 1918
Year last altered
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Limited Multiple Family Residential (R3)
Weed hazard No
School district Torrance Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance

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About 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501?

720 Cota Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was built in 1918 and has a total of 680 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $741,462, the tax amount paid for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 is $8,180.

When was 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 last sold and what was the last sale price?

720 Cota Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was last sold in 03/21/2022 for $685,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/21/2022 $685,000
07/08/2021 $571,000
07/06/2021 $521,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/19/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
03/21/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
03/21/2022 Trust Deed 04/01/2052
03/21/2022 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
01/27/2022 Assignment Financing Statement
Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Assignment Trust Deed
01/27/2022 Assignment Financing Statement
Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Assignment Trust Deed
01/27/2022 Assignment Financing Statement
Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Assignment Trust Deed
09/08/2021 Assignment Financing Statement
Assignment Trust Deed
07/30/2021 Trust Deed
07/08/2021 Grant Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,181
Current property tax $8,500
Market value $741,462
Tax per sqft $12

Special Assessments And Penalties for 720 Cota Avenue, 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
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

Assessment History for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 720 Cota 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 $741,462 1.1033 $8,181 +1.41%
2024-2025 $726,925 1.1097 $8,067 +1.96%
2023-2024 $712,673 1.1101 $7,911 +21.60%
2022-2023 $582,420 1.1171 $6,506 +1836.37%
2021-2022 $29,965 1.1205 $336 +1.63%

Permits for 720 Cota Avenue, 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)
The Children's Place Montessori School NR Private PK-K 27 0.47
The Children's Place Montessori School NR Private PK-K 27 0.47
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.59
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.59
Fern Elementary School 7 Public K-5 465 0.61

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 0.36
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.59
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.59
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.63
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.94

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 0.36
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.63
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 0.75
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 9-12 70 0.94
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.94

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Neighbors for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 720 Cota Avenue, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
716 Cota Ave, Torrance 660 03/03/2022
708 Cota Ave, Torrance 660 09/30/2002 $245,002
716 Pacific Ln, Torrance 660 04/26/2022
707 Pacific Ln, Torrance 660 08/09/2019 $502,500
2217 Maricopa St, Torrance 474 09/14/2020
704 Cota Ave, Torrance 660 05/07/2003
624 Cota Ave, Torrance 660 11/09/2001
2221 Maricopa St, Torrance 782 03/29/2019
701 Pacific Ln, Torrance 660 10/22/2018
711 Pacific Ln, Torrance 660 02/22/2023
721 Pacific Ln, Torrance 660
720 Pacific Ln, Torrance 660 12/30/2008
2211 Maricopa St, Torrance 782 07/01/2021
715 Pacific Ln, Torrance 660 06/12/2020
703 Pacific Ln, Torrance 660 12/14/2006
2213 Maricopa St, Torrance 806 08/19/2025
708 Pacific Ln, Torrance 474 07/21/2014
712 Pacific Ln, Torrance 770 10/20/2023
712 Cota Ave, Torrance 660 01/22/2024
2207 Maricopa St, Torrance 660 08/03/2005

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