| Primary address | 4540 Merrill Street, Torrance |
| Zip code | 90503 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Torrance |
| Neighborhood | West Torrance - Southwood |
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| Current property tax | $6,526 |
| Building sqft | 2,305 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.139 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1982 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Heating/AC | Central heating |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Torrance Unified School District |
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4540 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1982 and has a total of 2,305 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 4540 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $551,767, the tax amount paid for 4540 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 is $6,087.
When was 4540 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold?4540 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 03/22/2018.
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Access detailed property tax data for 4540 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $6,088 |
| Current property tax | $6,526 |
| Market value | $551,767 |
| Tax per sqft | $3 |
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 4540 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 | $551,767 | 1.1033 | $6,088 | +1.41% |
| 2024-2025 | $540,949 | 1.1097 | $6,003 | +1.96% |
| 2023-2024 | $530,343 | 1.1101 | $5,887 | +1.36% |
| 2022-2023 | $519,945 | 1.1171 | $5,808 | +1.69% |
| 2021-2022 | $509,751 | 1.1205 | $5,712 | +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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anza Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 591 | 0.42 |
| Joseph Arnold Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 587 | 0.52 |
| Seaside Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 530 | 0.55 |
| Launch Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 0.57 | |
| The Knowing Garden | NR | Private | 1-3 | 28 | 0.67 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 638 | 0.37 |
| 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 | 0.89 |
| St. James Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 1.07 |
| 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 | 1.17 |
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Here are the neighbors for 4540 Merrill Street, Torrance.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4520 Merrill St, Torrance | 2,305 | 04/16/2014 | $875,000 |
| 4931 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,964 | 03/28/2025 | |
| 4813 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,715 | 03/14/2024 | |
| 4601 Laurette St, Torrance | 2,305 | 09/08/2015 | |
| 4545 Laurette St, Torrance | 2,607 | 07/19/1991 | $481,000 |
| 5001 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,162 | 04/22/2014 | $675,000 |
| 4923 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,513 | 07/31/2023 | |
| 4600 Merrill St, Torrance | 2,629 | 05/22/2013 | $940,000 |
| 4525 Laurette St, Torrance | 3,010 | 05/03/2023 | |
| 4530 Merrill St, Torrance | 2,984 | 12/30/2014 | |
| 4535 Laurette St, Torrance | 2,178 | 08/02/2023 | |
| 4510 Merrill St, Torrance | 2,305 | 11/17/2014 | |
| 4919 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,162 | 12/09/2021 | |
| 4515 Laurette St, Torrance | 2,585 | 09/04/2018 | |
| 4506 Merrill St, Torrance | 2,629 | 04/11/2003 | $660,500 |
| 4550 Merrill St, Torrance | 2,305 | 03/16/2007 | $973,000 |
| 4555 Laurette St, Torrance | 2,629 | 11/01/2005 | |
| 4519 Laurette St, Torrance | 2,178 | 12/03/2014 | |
| 4615 Laurette St, Torrance | 2,178 | 06/20/2018 | |
| 4927 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,694 | 10/04/2018 |