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5136 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

5136 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance
Zip code 90503
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood West Torrance - Southwood

Sales & Tax Overview for 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Sale date 09/04/2013
Sale price $600,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,250

Lot & Building Information for 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance

Building sqft 2,206
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.152 i
Units 1
Year built 1955
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
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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 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance

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About 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503?

5136 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1955 and has a total of 2,206 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $968,842, the tax amount paid for 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 is $10,689.

When was 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold?

5136 Merrill Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 06/21/2019.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/04/2013 $600,000

Title Documents for 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/12/2024 Notice
05/13/2024 Financing Statement
11/12/2021 Trust Deed 12/01/2051
07/21/2020 Trust Deed 08/01/2050
11/01/2019 Trust Deed 11/01/2049
06/21/2019 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/25/2016 Trust Deed 11/01/2046
01/14/2015 Trust Deed 02/01/2045
09/04/2013 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/19/2002 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
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Property Taxes for 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,689
Current property tax $11,250
Market value $968,842
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5136 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 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5136 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 $968,842 1.1033 $10,689 +1.41%
2024-2025 $949,850 1.1097 $10,540 +1.96%
2023-2024 $931,226 1.1101 $10,338 +1.36%
2022-2023 $912,967 1.1171 $10,199 +1.69%
2021-2022 $895,067 1.1205 $10,029 +31.15%

Permits for 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
05/10/2017
02/07/2017
08/12/2003
             
             
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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 0.33
The Knowing Garden NR Private 1-3 28 0.33
Alta Vista Elementary School 8 Public K-5 569 0.60
Seaside Elementary School 8 Public K-5 530 0.69
Tulita Elementary School 9 Public K-5 431 0.79

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 0.63
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 0.80
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 0.91
St. Lawrence Martyr Elementary School NR Private K-8 284 1.00
Calle Mayor Middle School 8 Public 6-8 614 1.02

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 0.80
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 0.91
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 278 1.09

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Neighbors for 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 5136 Merrill Street, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
21821 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,835 08/04/2021 $1,299,000
5209 Laurette St, Torrance 1,586 01/14/2020 $1,150,000
21902 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,175 02/03/2009
21801 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,162 05/10/2012
21910 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,492 07/29/2020
21810 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,331 03/12/2020
21809 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,162 11/17/2022
21737 Paul Ave, Torrance 2,772 07/16/2019
5217 Laurette St, Torrance 1,140 08/19/2016
5225 Laurette St, Torrance 1,956 12/01/2021
21805 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,357 11/14/2014 $765,000
21733 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,810 04/22/2016 $873,000
5231 Laurette St, Torrance 1,382 02/08/2010
21817 Paul Ave, Torrance 1,162 07/25/2019
21813 Paul Ave, Torrance 2,149 10/25/2023
5222 W Carson St, Torrance 1,850 06/02/2023
21914 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,493 07/18/2025
21906 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,162
21814 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance 1,404 05/27/2025 $1,425,000
21825 Paul Ave, Torrance 3,610 03/30/2012 $745,000

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