| Primary address | 5008 Merrill Street, Torrance |
| Zip code | 90503 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Torrance |
| Neighborhood | West Torrance - Southwood |
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| Sale date | 03/19/2025 |
| Sale price | $1,458,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $9,627 |
| Building sqft | 1,667 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.128 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Torrance Unified School District |
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5008 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,667 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5008 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $829,802, the tax amount paid for 5008 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 is $9,155.
When was 5008 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold and what was the last sale price?5008 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 03/19/2025 for $1,458,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5008 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 | $9,155 |
| Current property tax | $9,627 |
| Market value | $829,802 |
| Tax per sqft | $5 |
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 5008 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 | $829,802 | 1.1033 | $9,155 | +1.41% |
| 2024-2025 | $813,532 | 1.1097 | $9,028 | +1.96% |
| 2023-2024 | $797,581 | 1.1101 | $8,854 | +1.36% |
| 2022-2023 | $781,943 | 1.1171 | $8,735 | +1.69% |
| 2021-2022 | $766,612 | 1.1205 | $8,590 | +1.56% |
The complete history of permits filed for 5008 Merrill Street, Torrance, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 5008 Merrill Street, Torrance to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anza Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 591 | 0.30 |
| The Knowing Garden | NR | Private | 1-3 | 28 | 0.45 |
| Seaside Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 530 | 0.63 |
| Joseph Arnold Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 587 | 0.73 |
| Alta Vista Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 569 | 0.74 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 638 | 0.51 |
| South Bay High School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 49 | 0.68 |
| Launch Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 0.79 | |
| Calle Mayor Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 614 | 0.97 |
| St. James Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 1.01 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Montgomery High | NR | Private | 9-12 | 845 | 0.65 |
| Bishop Montgomery High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 936 | 0.66 |
| South Bay High School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 49 | 0.68 |
| Launch Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 0.79 | |
| West High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,840 | 1.13 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5008 Merrill Street, Torrance.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5101 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,162 | 03/30/2021 | |
| 5106 Merrill St, Torrance | 1,120 | 07/27/2020 | |
| 5011 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,631 | 05/24/2018 | $1,005,000 |
| 5016 Merrill St, Torrance | 1,495 | 06/26/1996 | |
| 5024 Merrill St, Torrance | 1,712 | 11/04/2013 | |
| 5004 Merrill St, Torrance | 1,574 | 05/09/2002 | |
| 5021 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,246 | 07/10/2006 | |
| 5025 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,312 | 05/16/2006 | |
| 5029 Laurette St, Torrance | 2,597 | 08/14/2012 | |
| 5105 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,864 | 12/11/2019 | $1,084,000 |
| 5110 Merrill St, Torrance | 2,633 | 04/12/2010 | |
| 5005 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,162 | 05/11/2021 | |
| 5009 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,162 | 01/29/2014 | |
| 5017 Laurette St, Torrance | 1,175 | 05/18/2018 | $795,000 |
| 5028 Merrill St, Torrance | 1,466 | 02/17/2026 | |
| 5102 Merrill St, Torrance | 1,284 | 04/06/2009 | |
| 5010 Merrill St, Torrance | 2,024 | 02/10/2016 | |
| 5020 Merrill St, Torrance | 1,162 | 02/13/2017 | $786,000 |
| 5118 Merrill St, Torrance | 1,523 | 07/20/1992 | $267,500 |
| 5124 Merrill St, Torrance | 1,162 | 09/29/2010 |