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5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 - Property report

Also known as: 5518 Sara Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1959

Acreage

0.163

Sale price

$710,007

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5518 Sara Dr
Torrance, CA 90503
Zip code
90503
Neighborhood
West Torrance - Southwood
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Torrance

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool
Building sq. ft.
1,795
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1959
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
HVAC
Central heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
03/10/2004
Sale price
$710,007
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,167
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.163

Area overview

Walk score
44 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
34 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
31 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Torrance Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/10/2004 $710,007 XXXXXXXXX XXX X; XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/12/1998 $389,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX X XXX, XX X & XXXX X
09/14/1989 $390,000 XXX XX X & XXXX X XXXXX XXXX X & XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/28/2021 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXX
07/08/2020 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXX XXX X
06/12/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/17/2017 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXX XXXX
06/01/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/24/2010
07/08/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/10/2004 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXX X
05/12/1998 Deed XXX, XX X & XXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX X
09/14/1989 Deed XXXXX XXXX X & XXX XXX XX X & XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$12,167
Current property tax
$12,686
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,102,770
Land value
$840,193
Building value
$262,577

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,081,149 1.1033 $11,928 +1.41%
2024-2025 $1,059,963 1.1097 $11,762 +1.96%
2023-2024 $1,039,181 1.1101 $11,536 +1.36%
2022-2023 $1,018,806 1.1171 $11,381 +1.69%
2021-2022 $998,831 1.1205 $11,192 +5.47%
2020-2021 $951,972 1.114717 $10,612 +3.49%
2019-2020 $915,008 1.120691 $10,254 +2.45%
2018-2019 $897,068 1.1157 $10,009 +2.20%
2017-2018 $879,480 1.1135 $9,793 +2.13%
2016-2017 $862,237 1.1122 $9,589 +2.23%

Special assessments & penalties for 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

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
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
27254 Torrance Lld No. 99-1
37581 West Basin Mwd Standby Charge
06111 West Vector Mosquito
Permits

Permit information for 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
04/02/2019
10/17/2018
02/14/2011
09/05/2006

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,162,500

1.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$705

-9.3% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Victor Elementary School 7 Public K-5 971 0.42
Towers Elementary School 8 Public K-5 576 0.60
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.62
Beryl Heights Elementary School 8 Public K-5 445 0.71
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 0.80
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 0.80
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 412 0.81
Anza Elementary School 8 Public K-5 591 0.95
Valor Christian Academy NR Private PK-8 288 0.98
Jefferson Elementary School 8 Public K-5 551 1.07
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,049 0.27
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.62
Bert M. Lynn Middle School 7 Public 6-8 553 0.64
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 0.80
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 412 0.81
Valor Christian Academy NR Private PK-8 288 0.98
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Elementary School NR Private PK-8 272 1.16
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 1.27
Adams Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,073 1.49
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning NR Public K-12 44 1.64
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Redondo Beach Learning Academy NR Public 9-12 5 0.33
Redondo Shores High (Continuation) School 7 Public 9-12 50 0.33
West High School 9 Public 9-12 1,840 0.34
Bishop Montgomery High School NR Private 9-12 936 0.62
Bishop Montgomery High NR Private 9-12 845 0.64
Redondo Union High School 9 Public 9-12 3,005 0.65
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 412 0.81
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 278 1.24
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 485 1.24
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning NR Public K-12 44 1.64

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Neighbors for 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

5526 Sara Dr, Torrance 5604 Sara Dr, Torrance 5612 Sara Dr, Torrance 20421 Wayne Ave, Torrance 5609 White CT, Torrance 5532 Sara Dr, Torrance 5618 Sara Dr, Torrance 20555 Wayne Ave, Torrance 20429 Wayne Ave, Torrance 5513 White CT, Torrance 5525 White CT, Torrance 5512 Sara Dr, Torrance 5504 Sara Dr, Torrance 20415 Wayne Ave, Torrance 5519 White CT, Torrance 5527 Edgemere Dr, Torrance 5521 Edgemere Dr, Torrance 5515 Edgemere Dr, Torrance 20549 Wayne Ave, Torrance 5603 White CT, Torrance

Nearby ZIP codes for 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

90245, Los Angeles County, CA 90250, Los Angeles County, CA 90254, Los Angeles County, CA 90260, Los Angeles County, CA 90274, Los Angeles County, CA 90277, Los Angeles County, CA 90304, Los Angeles County, CA 90501, Los Angeles County, CA 90504, Los Angeles County, CA 90505, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA 90710, Los Angeles County, CA 90717, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

The development at 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1959.

What is the total square footage of 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 has a total of 1,795 square feet.

When was 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold and what was the sale price?

5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold on 03/10/2004 for $710,007.

What is the assessed value of 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 is currently assessed at $1,102,770.

What are the property taxes for 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

The property taxes for 5518 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 total $12,166.

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