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4509 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

4509 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance
Zip code 90503
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood West Torrance - Southwood

Sales & Tax Overview for 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Sale date 07/17/2013
Sale price $650,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $10,499

Lot & Building Information for 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance

Building sqft 1,656
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.125 i
Units 1
Year built 1955
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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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 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance

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About 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503?

4509 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,656 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $908,785, the tax amount paid for 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 is $10,026.

When was 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold?

4509 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 07/14/2015.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/17/2013 $650,000

Title Documents for 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/11/2022 Trust
01/07/2016 Trust Deed 01/01/2046
07/14/2015 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
07/17/2013 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
08/01/2043
07/17/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
07/17/2013 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
01/10/2001 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/08/1999 Deed
09/08/1999 Deed
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Property Taxes for 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,027
Current property tax $10,499
Market value $908,785
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 4509 Merrill 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 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 4509 Merrill 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 $908,785 1.1033 $10,027 +1.41%
2024-2025 $890,970 1.1097 $9,887 +1.96%
2023-2024 $873,501 1.1101 $9,697 +1.36%
2022-2023 $856,375 1.1171 $9,567 +1.69%
2021-2022 $839,584 1.1205 $9,408 +1.57%

Permits for 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/26/2015
07/20/2004
             
             
             
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Torrance residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,227,500
2.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$753
0.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% 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 0.42
Joseph Arnold Elementary School 7 Public K-5 587 0.53
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 0.57
Seaside Elementary School 8 Public K-5 530 0.58
The Knowing Garden NR Private 1-3 28 0.69

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 0.34
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 0.44
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 0.57
Calle Mayor Middle School 8 Public 6-8 614 0.92
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 1.05

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 0.44
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 0.57
Bishop Montgomery High School NR Private 9-12 936 0.87
Bishop Montgomery High NR Private 9-12 845 0.87
South High School 9 Public 9-12 1,841 1.20

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Neighbors for 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 4509 Merrill Street, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
21809 Anza Ave, Torrance 1,120 08/28/2020
21812 Evalyn Ave, Torrance 1,522 03/24/1999 $59,000
21808 Evalyn Ave, Torrance 1,517 05/03/2023
4505 Merrill St, Torrance 1,624 05/23/2017
21817 Anza Ave, Torrance 1,175 12/30/2002
21902 Evalyn Ave, Torrance 1,162 10/17/2006
21905 Anza Ave, Torrance 2,195 09/07/2012
21901 Anza Ave, Torrance 1,162 02/16/2017
21906 Evalyn Ave, Torrance 1,162 05/18/2007
21917 Anza Ave, Torrance 1,865 05/16/1996 $266,000
21909 Anza Ave, Torrance 1,120 10/04/2012 $538,000
21813 Anza Ave, Torrance 1,316 04/16/2019
21914 Evalyn Ave, Torrance 1,624 04/23/2025 $1,505,000
21709 Anza Ave, Torrance 2,424 02/26/2010
21913 Anza Ave, Torrance 1,162 07/10/2008
4609 Jacques St, Torrance 1,175 10/18/2024 $1,383,000
21705 Anza Ave, Torrance 1,680 02/14/2006
21805 Anza Ave, Torrance 1,162 10/29/2019
21910 Evalyn Ave, Torrance 1,853 02/15/2023
4613 Jacques St, Torrance 1,498 04/28/2021

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