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1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance
Zip code 90501
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood Old Torrance

Sales & Tax Overview for 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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Sale date 08/25/2021
Sale price $758,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,529

Lot & Building Information for 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance

Building sqft 936
Total sqft 1,576
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.107
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1921
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
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 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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About 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501?

1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was built in 1921 and has a total of 936 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $820,482, the tax amount paid for 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 is $9,052.

When was 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 was last sold in 08/25/2021 for $758,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/25/2021 $758,000
02/12/1993 $200,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/28/2024 Trust Deed 09/01/2051
03/22/2023 Trust Deed 09/01/2051
08/25/2021 Trust Deed
08/25/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/18/2012 Individual Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
05/11/2010 Trust Deed
02/12/1993 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,052
Current property tax $9,529
Market value $820,482
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1008 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 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1008 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 $820,482 1.1033 $9,052 +1.41%
2024-2025 $804,395 1.1097 $8,926 +1.96%
2023-2024 $788,623 1.1101 $8,755 +1.36%
2022-2023 $773,160 1.1171 $8,637 +135.92%
2021-2022 $326,709 1.1205 $3,661 +1.57%

Permits for 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/09/2022
             
             
             
             
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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 0.50
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.50
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.53

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 0.50
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.50
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.50
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.53
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.81

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 0.50
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.53
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 0.61
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.81
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 9-12 70 0.85

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Neighbors for 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 1008 Portola Avenue, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2163 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 4,560 12/19/2003
1103 Portola Ave, Torrance 1,257 07/22/2021 $1,130,000
835 Sartori Ave, Torrance 1,686 02/27/2024
1020 Portola Ave, Torrance 806 07/22/2022 $805,000
1024 Portola Ave, Torrance 3,360 01/29/2015
1019 Arlington Ave, Torrance 1,636 07/25/2008 $681,000
1014 Cota Ave, Torrance 4,900 08/20/2010 $1,300,013
807 Sartori Ave, Torrance 1,958 06/09/2021
1103 Arlington Ave, Torrance 920 05/07/2025
1027 Arlington Ave, Torrance 876 06/03/2015
821 Sartori Ave, Torrance 1,344 12/30/2025
1012 Portola Ave, Torrance 1,914 02/22/2021
1016 Portola Ave, Torrance 1,337 12/03/2021 $1,150,000
1023 Arlington Ave, Torrance 909 10/19/2012 $365,000
833 Sartori Ave, Torrance 730 04/18/2022
1028 Portola Ave, Torrance 2,842 08/02/2001 $499,004
2153 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 7,080 12/19/2003
908 Arlington Ave, Torrance 1,200 02/13/2003
839 Sartori Ave, Torrance 2,343 06/03/2019
1104 Portola Ave, Torrance 2,578 06/30/2023 $1,100,000

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