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1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 2210 Sierra St
Zip code 90501
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood Old Torrance

Sales & Tax Overview for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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Sale date 09/19/2014
Sale price $787,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,161

Lot & Building Information for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance

Building sqft 1,001
Total sqft 1,807
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.11
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1920
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning district Two Family Residential (R2)
Weed hazard No
School district Torrance Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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About 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501?

1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,001 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $964,763, the tax amount paid for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 is $10,644.

When was 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was last sold in 09/19/2014 for $787,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/19/2014 $787,000

Title Documents for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/19/2014 Trust Deed 10/01/2044
09/19/2014 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/19/2014 Quitclaim Deed
06/07/2006 Trust
06/07/2006 Trust Deed
06/07/2006 Deed
06/07/2006 Affidavit
07/13/1999 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,644
Current property tax $11,161
Market value $964,763
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1003 Portola 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 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1003 Portola 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 $964,763 1.1033 $10,644 +1.41%
2024-2025 $945,847 1.1097 $10,496 +1.96%
2023-2024 $927,302 1.1101 $10,294 +1.36%
2022-2023 $909,121 1.1171 $10,156 +1.69%
2021-2022 $891,296 1.1205 $9,987 +1.56%

Permits for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
06/16/2008
07/30/2007
             
             
             
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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 0.44
The Children's Place Montessori School NR Private PK-K 27 0.44
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.49
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.49
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.52

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 0.48
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.49
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.49
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.52
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.82

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 0.48
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.52
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 0.62
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.82
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 9-12 70 0.84

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Neighbors for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 1003 Portola Avenue, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1015 Portola Ave, Torrance 1,579 09/16/2025 $800,000
1028 Cota Ave, Torrance 844 07/02/2020
1008 Amapola Ave, Torrance 729 03/31/2010
1012 Amapola Ave, Torrance 1,064 07/31/1996 $192,500
1007 Portola Ave, Torrance 936 10/14/2025
2211 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 2,706 09/27/2019 $1,072,500
2215 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 3,863 08/16/2002
1011 Portola Ave, Torrance 856 10/25/2023
2275 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 5,470 05/18/2011 $1,100,011
2268 Sierra St, Torrance 846 10/14/2009
1028 Amapola Ave, Torrance 1,145 03/31/2005
1104 Amapola Ave, Torrance 992 11/08/2023
1020 Amapola Ave, Torrance 1,120 05/27/2021
2203 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 2,750
2223 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 3,742 11/14/2008
1104 Cota Ave, Torrance 1,728 12/16/2010
1024 Amapola Ave, Torrance 1,840 07/09/2021
1004 Amapola Ave, Torrance 775 08/06/2013 $455,000
1016 Amapola Ave, Torrance 1,008 10/26/2023 $1,090,000
1027 Portola Ave, Torrance 832 12/06/2004

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