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1870 West 218th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

1870 West 218th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 1870 218th St
Zip code 90501
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood Old Torrance

Sales & Tax Overview for 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance

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Sale date 01/06/2021
Sale price $1,100,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $17,675

Lot & Building Information for 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance

Building sqft 1,144
Total sqft 2,288
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.22
Buildings on lot 3
Units 4
Year built 1939
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Light Manufacturing (M1)
Weed hazard No
School district Torrance Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance

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About 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance, CA 90501?

1870 West 218th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 was built in 1939 and has a total of 1,144 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,518,108, the tax amount paid for 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 is $16,749.

When was 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1870 West 218th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 was last sold in 01/06/2021 for $1,100,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/06/2021 $1,100,000
02/26/2016 $744,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/17/2023 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
01/06/2021 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
01/06/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/26/2016 Quitclaim Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 3 parcels in multiple sale)
11/26/2007 Deed
05/12/2006 Trust Deed
05/12/2006 Deed
06/14/2002 Deed
(File correction - 3 parcels in multiple sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $16,749
Current property tax $17,675
Market value $1,518,108
Tax per sqft $7

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1870 West 218th Street, 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 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1870 West 218th Street, 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 $1,518,108 1.1033 $16,749 +1.41%
2024-2025 $1,488,342 1.1097 $16,516 +1.96%
2023-2024 $1,459,160 1.1101 $16,198 +1.36%
2022-2023 $1,430,550 1.1171 $15,981 +137.21%
2021-2022 $601,260 1.1205 $6,737 +1.56%

Permits for 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/08/2012
             
             
             
             
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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)
Torrance Elementary School 7 Public K-5 489 0.64
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.70
Torrance Montessori School NR Private PK-1 36 0.70
Torrance Montessori School NR Private PK-1 36 0.70
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.73

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.52
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.70
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.73
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.73
J. H. Hull Middle School 5 Public 6-8 622 1.04

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 0.38
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.52
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.70
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 113 0.75
Ambassador High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.83

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Neighbors for 1870 West 218th Street, Torrance

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1742 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 1,852 10/16/2023
1734 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 2,444 10/16/2019
1745 Border Ave, Torrance 2,280 05/30/2024 $1,530,000
1810 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 2,448 06/30/2022 $1,132,000
1819 Abalone Ave, Torrance 31,605 10/06/2008
1824 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 1,872 04/01/2025 $960,000
1732 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 2,388 05/09/2023
1748 Border Ave, Torrance 18,404 10/14/2009 $1,416,014
1814 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 2,592 02/13/2019
1741 Border Ave, Torrance 3,440 02/13/2025 $1,200,000
1746 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 813 07/20/2005
1725 Border Ave, Torrance 2,052 08/09/2005
1731 Border Ave, Torrance 2,498 07/01/2025 $887,500
1754 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 1,852 12/30/2019 $500,000
1880 W Carson St, Torrance 6,113 11/17/2004
1870 W Carson St, Torrance 9,654 11/20/2009
1737 Border Ave, Torrance 3,600 04/21/2025 $450,000
1806 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 9,488 10/28/2014 $1,365,000
1820 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 1,665
1830 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance 870 08/01/2006

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