| Primary address | 1638 Elm Avenue, Torrance |
| Zip code | 90503 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Torrance |
| Neighborhood | Old Torrance |
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| Current property tax | $10,125 |
| Building sqft | 2,815 |
| Total sqft | 4,830 |
| Building class | Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200) |
| Acreage | 0.172
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| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1986 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Stories | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Heating/AC | Central refrigeration & heating |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residential (R2) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Torrance Unified School District |
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1638 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1986 and has a total of 2,815 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1638 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $841,971, the tax amount paid for 1638 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 is $9,289.
When was 1638 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold?1638 Elm Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 09/16/2008.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 1638 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 | $9,289 |
| Current property tax | $10,125 |
| Market value | $841,971 |
| Tax per sqft | $2 |
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 1638 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 | $841,971 | 1.1033 | $9,289 | +1.41% |
| 2024-2025 | $825,463 | 1.1097 | $9,160 | +1.96% |
| 2023-2024 | $809,278 | 1.1101 | $8,984 | +1.36% |
| 2022-2023 | $793,411 | 1.1171 | $8,863 | +1.69% |
| 2021-2022 | $777,855 | 1.1205 | $8,716 | +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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chldren's Place | NR | Private | 1-5 | 11 | 0.11 |
| Fern Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 465 | 0.23 |
| Nativity Catholic School | NR | Private | K-8 | 267 | 0.27 |
| Nativity School | NR | Private | K-8 | 278 | 0.27 |
| The Children's Place Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-K | 27 | 0.29 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nativity Catholic School | NR | Private | K-8 | 267 | 0.27 |
| Nativity School | NR | Private | K-8 | 278 | 0.27 |
| Branch Of Hope School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 28 | 0.31 |
| First Lutheran | NR | Private | K-8 | 314 | 0.45 |
| Gene Drevno Community Day School | NR | Public | 7-12 | 18 | 0.67 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Of Hope School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 28 | 0.31 |
| Pacific Lutheran High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 70 | 0.35 |
| Southern California Roc School | NR | Public | 10-12 | 0 | 0.54 |
| Ambassador High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 79 | 0.57 |
| Torrance High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,999 | 0.65 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1638 Elm Avenue, Torrance.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2554 Sonoma St, Torrance | 1,032 | 11/14/2012 | |
| 1621 Date Ave, Torrance | 1,582 | 07/20/2005 | |
| 1615 Date Ave, Torrance | 950 | 07/20/2005 | |
| 1622 Elm Ave, Torrance | 2,398 | 10/23/2014 | |
| 1611 Date Ave, Torrance | 3,210 | 04/24/2024 | |
| 2552 Sonoma St, Torrance | 1,040 | 03/02/1995 | $155,000 |
| 1625 Date Ave, Torrance | 1,859 | 09/06/2019 | $905,000 |
| 1632 Elm Ave, Torrance | 854 | 01/21/2026 | |
| 1628 Elm Ave, Torrance | 2,514 | 01/29/2020 | |
| 2568 Sonoma St, Torrance | 1,465 | 08/24/2021 | $1,300,000 |
| 1637 Date Ave, Torrance | 2,520 | 06/01/2021 | |
| 1641 Date Ave, Torrance | 1,098 | 03/11/2019 | |
| 1604 Date Ave, Torrance | 850 | 12/27/2011 | |
| 1635 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance | 1,607 | 12/19/2014 | |
| 1605 Date Ave, Torrance | 1,015 | 09/03/2020 | $770,000 |
| 1633 Date Ave, Torrance | 2,826 | 05/16/2024 | |
| 1634 Elm Ave, Torrance | 1,002 | 04/17/2025 | |
| 1624 Elm Ave, Torrance | 1,400 | 07/30/1993 | $249,000 |
| 1629 Date Ave, Torrance | 2,057 | 12/27/2012 | |
| 1610 Date Ave, Torrance | 1,792 | 04/14/2026 |