| Primary address | 5520 Emerald Street, Torrance |
| Zip code | 90503 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Torrance |
| Neighborhood | West Torrance - Southwood |
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| Sale date | 05/28/2009 |
| Sale price | $753,007 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $11,959 |
| Building sqft | 2,094 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.172 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1959 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Central heating |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Torrance Unified School District |
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5520 Emerald Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1959 and has a total of 2,094 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5520 Emerald Street, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,035,589, the tax amount paid for 5520 Emerald Street, Torrance, CA 90503 is $11,425.
When was 5520 Emerald Street, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold and what was the last sale price?5520 Emerald Street, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 05/28/2009 for $753,007.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2009 | $753,007 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 5520 Emerald 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 | $11,426 |
| Current property tax | $11,959 |
| Market value | $1,035,589 |
| 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 |
| 00177 | Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5520 Emerald 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 | $1,035,589 | 1.1033 | $11,426 | +1.41% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,015,285 | 1.1097 | $11,267 | +1.96% |
| 2023-2024 | $995,379 | 1.1101 | $11,050 | +1.36% |
| 2022-2023 | $975,863 | 1.1171 | $10,901 | +1.69% |
| 2021-2022 | $956,729 | 1.1205 | $10,720 | +1.56% |
The complete history of permits filed for 5520 Emerald 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 5520 Emerald 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 971 | 0.43 |
| St. James Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.63 |
| South Bay Faith Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 412 | 0.71 |
| Towers Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 576 | 0.79 |
| Anza Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 591 | 0.80 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parras (Nick G.) Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 1,049 | 0.26 |
| St. James Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.63 |
| South Bay Faith Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 412 | 0.71 |
| Bert M. Lynn Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 553 | 0.79 |
| South Bay Christian School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 154 | 0.89 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,840 | 0.42 |
| Bishop Montgomery High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 936 | 0.43 |
| Redondo Shores High (Continuation) School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 50 | 0.43 |
| Redondo Beach Learning Academy | NR | Public | 9-12 | 5 | 0.43 |
| Bishop Montgomery High | NR | Private | 9-12 | 845 | 0.45 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5520 Emerald Street, Torrance.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5532 Emerald St, Torrance | 1,144 | 12/31/2025 | |
| 20831 Felker Dr, Torrance | 1,799 | ||
| 20813 Felker Dr, Torrance | 1,570 | 05/16/2016 | |
| 20701 Christine Ave, Torrance | 2,233 | 11/05/2024 | $1,720,000 |
| 5503 Jeffrey Dr, Torrance | 1,912 | 08/18/2015 | |
| 5509 Jeffrey Dr, Torrance | 1,466 | 04/01/2003 | $540,005 |
| 5538 Emerald St, Torrance | 1,681 | 07/18/2012 | |
| 20603 Christine Ave, Torrance | 1,493 | 07/28/2000 | |
| 20615 Christine Ave, Torrance | 1,760 | 11/13/2015 | $921,000 |
| 20837 Felker Dr, Torrance | 2,760 | 04/02/2024 | |
| 5514 Emerald St, Torrance | 1,876 | 07/03/2002 | |
| 20621 Christine Ave, Torrance | 1,625 | 11/19/1993 | |
| 20819 Felker Dr, Torrance | 1,331 | 08/23/1996 | $317,000 |
| 20609 Christine Ave, Torrance | 1,396 | 02/19/2003 | |
| 5546 Emerald St, Torrance | 1,232 | 04/06/2017 | $840,000 |
| 5527 Jeffrey Dr, Torrance | 1,846 | 09/15/2016 | |
| 5515 Jeffrey Dr, Torrance | 1,542 | 06/10/2016 | $815,000 |
| 5510 Emerald St, Torrance | 1,480 | 09/12/2017 | $1,050,000 |
| 5526 Emerald St, Torrance | 1,727 | ||
| 20825 Felker Dr, Torrance | 1,144 |