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1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 - Property report

Also known as: 1740 Elm Ave

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.172

Sale price

$1,150,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1740 Elm Ave
Torrance, CA 90503
Zip code
90503
Neighborhood
Old Torrance
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Torrance

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,245
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1951
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
02/19/2020
Sale price
$1,150,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,437
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residential (R2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.172

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
37 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
51 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Torrance Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA

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

Sales history for 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/19/2020 $1,150,000 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/10/2017 $900,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/02/2001 $352,003 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/14/2023 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
06/14/2023 Affidavit XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/19/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/19/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX
07/20/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/10/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/10/2017 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/06/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/09/2011 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/02/2001 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1740 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$14,437
Current property tax
$15,049
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,308,499
Land value
$967,152
Building value
$341,347

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,282,843 1.1033 $14,154 +1.41%
2024-2025 $1,257,691 1.1097 $13,957 +1.96%
2023-2024 $1,233,031 1.1101 $13,688 +1.36%
2022-2023 $1,208,854 1.1171 $13,504 +1.69%
2021-2022 $1,185,152 1.1205 $13,280 +22.29%
2020-2021 $974,186 1.114717 $10,859 +3.49%
2019-2020 $936,360 1.120691 $10,494 +2.45%
2018-2019 $918,000 1.1157 $10,242 +101.27%
2017-2018 $457,006 1.1135 $5,089 +2.13%
2016-2017 $448,046 1.1122 $4,983 +2.23%

Special assessments & penalties for 1740 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 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA

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Neighborhood

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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 Chldren's Place NR Private 1-5 11 0.18
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.29
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.29
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.30
Fern Elementary School 7 Public K-5 465 0.34
The Children's Place Montessori School NR Private PK-K 27 0.41
Torrance Elementary School 7 Public K-5 489 0.65
Hickory Elementary School 8 Public K-5 815 0.77
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nativity School NR Private K-8 278 0.29
Nativity Catholic School NR Private K-8 267 0.29
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.30
First Lutheran NR Private K-8 314 0.44
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.60
Madrona Middle School 6 Public 6-8 668 0.87
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 1.12
J. H. Hull Middle School 5 Public 6-8 622 1.27
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.53
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 1.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 9-12 70 0.24
Branch Of Hope School NR Private 1-12 28 0.30
Southern California Roc School NR Public 10-12 0 0.43
Ambassador High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.46
Gene Drevno Community Day School NR Public 7-12 18 0.60
Torrance High School 9 Public 9-12 1,999 0.62
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 113 0.63
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 1.12
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 1.51
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.53

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Neighbors for 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA

2522 W Carson St, Torrance 1744 Elm Ave, Torrance 1754 Elm Ave, Torrance 1724 Date Ave, Torrance 1727 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance 1755 Date Ave, Torrance 1723 Elm Ave, Torrance 2567 Monterey St, Torrance 1731 Elm Ave, Torrance 1735 Date Ave, Torrance 1731 Date Ave, Torrance 1716 Date Ave, Torrance 1731 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance 2518 W Carson St, Torrance 1750 Elm Ave, Torrance 1734 Elm Ave, Torrance 1749 Date Ave, Torrance 1720 Date Ave, Torrance 1751 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance 2514 W Carson St, Torrance

Nearby ZIP codes for 1740 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 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

The development at 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 has a total of 1,245 square feet.

When was 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold and what was the sale price?

1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold on 02/19/2020 for $1,150,000.

What is the assessed value of 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 is currently assessed at $1,282,843.

What are the property taxes for 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

The property taxes for 1740 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 total $14,153.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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