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5109 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

5109 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance
Zip code 90503
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood West Torrance - Southwood

Sales & Tax Overview for 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Sale date 08/08/1995
Sale price $10,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,887

Lot & Building Information for 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance

Building sqft 1,120
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.122 i
Units 1
Year built 1955
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance

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About 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503?

5109 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,120 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $497,206, the tax amount paid for 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 is $5,485.

When was 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold?

5109 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 09/21/2022.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/08/1995 $10,000
08/25/1988 $280,000
08/25/1988 $70,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/21/2022 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
04/01/2021 Substitution Trustee
03/23/2021 Trust Deed 04/01/2051
12/03/2013 Trust Deed 12/01/2043
12/03/2013 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
11/03/2005 Trust Deed
03/13/2000 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
08/08/1995 Deed
08/25/1988 Deed
08/25/1988 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,486
Current property tax $5,887
Market value $497,206
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5109 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 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5109 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 $497,206 1.1033 $5,486 +1.41%
2024-2025 $487,458 1.1097 $5,409 +1.96%
2023-2024 $477,901 1.1101 $5,305 +1.36%
2022-2023 $468,531 1.1171 $5,234 +1.69%
2021-2022 $459,345 1.1205 $5,147 +1.56%

Permits for 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
01/10/2020
09/08/2014
             
             
             
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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 0.28
The Knowing Garden NR Private 1-3 28 0.39
Alta Vista Elementary School 8 Public K-5 569 0.66
Seaside Elementary School 8 Public K-5 530 0.70
Joseph Arnold Elementary School 7 Public K-5 587 0.82

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 0.57
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 0.77
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 0.88
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.99
Calle Mayor Middle School 8 Public 6-8 614 1.03

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bishop Montgomery High NR Private 9-12 845 0.56
Bishop Montgomery High School NR Private 9-12 936 0.57
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 0.77
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 0.88
West High School 9 Public 9-12 1,840 1.09

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Neighbors for 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 5109 Merrill Street, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5102 Jacques St, Torrance 1,878 10/05/2004 $817,508
5106 Jacques St, Torrance 1,162 03/22/2023
5123 Merrill St, Torrance 3,162 02/22/2011
21728 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,910 10/11/2019
21805 Dewey Ave, Torrance 1,737 09/25/2025 $1,895,000
5131 Merrill St, Torrance 1,520 03/13/2024
5129 Merrill St, Torrance 1,162 08/25/2005
21736 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,162 11/21/2024
5112 Jacques St, Torrance 1,120 08/13/2015 $760,000
5118 Jacques St, Torrance 1,616 08/29/2018
21733 Dewey Ave, Torrance 2,536 09/16/2022
21737 Dewey Ave, Torrance 2,130 12/16/2016 $800,000
21810 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,175 07/23/2021
21806 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,613 08/19/2022
21732 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,140 04/03/2002 $425,004
5101 Merrill St, Torrance 1,216 05/14/2024
5117 Merrill St, Torrance 1,532 03/02/1992 $289,090
5105 Merrill St, Torrance 1,686
21801 Dewey Ave, Torrance 1,140 10/28/2025
21802 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,162 11/16/2012

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