| Primary address | 1509 Elm Avenue, Torrance |
| Zip code | 90503 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Torrance |
| Neighborhood | Old Torrance |
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| Sale date | 09/11/2024 |
| Sale price | $1,065,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $12,845 |
| Building sqft | 841 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.172
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Torrance Unified School District |
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1509 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1950 and has a total of 841 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1509 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,129,140, the tax amount paid for 1509 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 is $12,457.
When was 1509 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold and what was the last sale price?1509 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 09/11/2024 for $1,065,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 1509 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $12,458 |
| Current property tax | $12,845 |
| Market value | $1,129,140 |
| Tax per sqft | $15 |
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 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
| 31051 | Mwd Water Standby Charge #11 | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1509 Elm 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 | $1,129,140 | 1.1033 | $12,458 | +44.40% |
| 2024-2025 | $777,470 | 1.1097 | $8,628 | +1.96% |
| 2023-2024 | $762,226 | 1.1101 | $8,461 | +1.36% |
| 2022-2023 | $747,281 | 1.1171 | $8,348 | +1.69% |
| 2021-2022 | $732,630 | 1.1205 | $8,209 | +1.56% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 465 | 0.11 |
| The Chldren's Place | NR | Private | 1-5 | 11 | 0.17 |
| The Children's Place Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-K | 27 | 0.21 |
| The Children's Place Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-K | 27 | 0.21 |
| Nativity Catholic School | NR | Private | K-8 | 267 | 0.33 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nativity Catholic School | NR | Private | K-8 | 267 | 0.33 |
| Nativity School | NR | Private | K-8 | 278 | 0.33 |
| Branch Of Hope School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 28 | 0.38 |
| First Lutheran | NR | Private | K-8 | 314 | 0.44 |
| Madrona Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 668 | 0.76 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Of Hope School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 28 | 0.38 |
| Pacific Lutheran High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 70 | 0.47 |
| Southern California Roc School | NR | Public | 10-12 | 0 | 0.66 |
| Ambassador High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 79 | 0.69 |
| Torrance High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,999 | 0.73 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1509 Elm Avenue, Torrance.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2608 Eldorado St, Torrance | 2,968 | 04/15/1991 | $515,000 |
| 2655 W Carson St, Torrance | 2,414 | 02/04/2021 | |
| 2611 Sonoma St, Torrance | 2,314 | 04/23/1996 | $295,000 |
| 1521 Elm Ave, Torrance | 1,491 | 09/11/2020 | |
| 1520 Fern Ave, Torrance | 1,080 | 05/15/2002 | |
| 1416 Fern Ave, Torrance | 2,524 | 05/17/2007 | $1,250,000 |
| 1505 Elm Ave, Torrance | 1,879 | 06/07/2024 | |
| 1504 Fern Ave, Torrance | 1,914 | 12/04/2025 | |
| 1434 Fern Ave, Torrance | 1,062 | 08/06/1999 | $237,502 |
| 2604 Eldorado St, Torrance | 2,310 | 02/06/2012 | |
| 1515 Elm Ave, Torrance | 3,274 | 04/09/2009 | |
| 1516 Fern Ave, Torrance | 1,115 | 12/29/2009 | |
| 1419 Elm Ave, Torrance | 1,722 | 11/30/2011 | $420,000 |
| 1415 Elm Ave, Torrance | 1,305 | 11/02/2017 | |
| 2614 Eldorado St, Torrance | 2,320 | 07/18/2016 | |
| 2671 W Carson St, Torrance | 1,320 | ||
| 1508 Fern Ave, Torrance | 1,396 | 09/06/2002 | |
| 1411 Elm Ave, Torrance | 2,550 | 06/16/2023 | $1,908,000 |
| 1639 Elm Ave, Torrance | 2,526 | 05/28/2008 | |
| 1512 Fern Ave, Torrance | 1,764 | 04/06/2011 | $434,004 |