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21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance
Zip code 90503
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood West Torrance - Southwood

Sales & Tax Overview for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance

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Sale date 03/22/2001
Sale price $420,004
Arm's length
Current property tax $7,601

Lot & Building Information for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance

Building sqft 1,612
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.126
Units 1
Year built 1956
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Torrance Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance

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About 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1956 and has a total of 1,612 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $645,508, the tax amount paid for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 is $7,121.

When was 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold?

21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 09/11/2003.

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Past Sales & Property History for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/22/2001 $420,004

Title Documents for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/07/2020 Reconveyance
12/07/2020 Substitution Trustee
06/29/2012 Trust Deed 07/01/2042
09/11/2003 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
03/22/2001 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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Property Taxes for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $7,122
Current property tax $7,601
Market value $645,508
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 21609 Paul 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 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 21609 Paul 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 $645,508 1.1033 $7,122 +1.41%
2024-2025 $632,852 1.1097 $7,023 +1.96%
2023-2024 $620,444 1.1101 $6,888 +1.36%
2022-2023 $608,279 1.1171 $6,795 +1.69%
2021-2022 $596,353 1.1205 $6,682 +1.56%

Permits for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
11/20/2006
             
             
             
             
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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)
Anza Elementary School 8 Public K-5 591 0.20
The Knowing Garden NR Private 1-3 28 0.45
Alta Vista Elementary School 8 Public K-5 569 0.63
Victor Elementary School 7 Public K-5 971 0.80
Carden School NR Private PK-K 49 0.83

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 0.62
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.85
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 0.93
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,049 0.99
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.04

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bishop Montgomery High NR Private 9-12 845 0.39
Bishop Montgomery High School NR Private 9-12 936 0.39
West High School 9 Public 9-12 1,840 0.92
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 0.93
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.04

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Neighbors for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 21609 Paul Avenue, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
21606 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,533 03/10/2020
5111 W Carson St, Torrance 1,751 02/24/2023
21618 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,722 06/06/2018 $920,500
21622 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,512
21633 Bernice Ave, Torrance 1,370 07/13/2021
5029 W Carson St, Torrance 1,162
5101 W Carson St, Torrance 1,988 06/23/1993 $270,000
21610 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 2,428 01/11/2011
21617 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,427 12/07/2012
21629 Bernice Ave, Torrance 1,744 04/11/2003
21626 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,552 05/09/2003
5105 W Carson St, Torrance 1,140 08/12/2024
21630 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,162 10/25/2012
21613 Paul Ave, Torrance 2,988 11/15/2011
5218 Carmen St, Torrance 1,760 07/19/2021 $1,600,000
21601 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,516 10/03/2024
5033 W Carson St, Torrance 1,162 03/06/2023 $350,000
21605 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,418 10/15/2008
21602 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,162 01/13/2022
21614 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,395 08/07/2020

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