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5609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

5609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance
Zip code 90503
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood West Torrance - Southwood

Sales & Tax Overview for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Sale date 12/26/1997
Sale price $399,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $8,188

Lot & Building Information for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance

Building sqft 1,846
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.227
Units 1
Year built 1959
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central heating
Pool Yes
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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 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance

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About 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

5609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1959 and has a total of 1,846 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $649,824, the tax amount paid for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 is $7,169.

When was 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold?

5609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 02/07/2006.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/26/1997 $399,000
05/19/1994 $332,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/07/2006 Deed
03/21/2005 Deed
12/26/1997 Deed
05/19/1994 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $7,170
Current property tax $8,188
Market value $649,824
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5609 Sara Drive, 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
27255 Delinquent Solid Waste Collection Fees
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs

Assessment History for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $649,824 1.1033 $7,170 +1.41%
2024-2025 $637,083 1.1097 $7,070 +1.96%
2023-2024 $624,593 1.1101 $6,934 +1.36%
2022-2023 $612,347 1.1171 $6,841 +1.69%
2021-2022 $600,341 1.1205 $6,727 +1.56%

Permits for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Torrance residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,090,000
-2.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$708
-3.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% 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)
Victor Elementary School 7 Public K-5 971 0.48
Towers Elementary School 8 Public K-5 576 0.59
Beryl Heights Elementary School 8 Public K-5 445 0.66
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.68
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 412 0.76

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,049 0.22
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.68
Bert M. Lynn Middle School 7 Public 6-8 553 0.69
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 412 0.76
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 0.86

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Redondo Shores High (Continuation) School 7 Public 9-12 50 0.27
Redondo Beach Learning Academy NR Public 9-12 5 0.27
West High School 9 Public 9-12 1,840 0.41
Redondo Union High School 9 Public 9-12 3,005 0.59
Bishop Montgomery High School NR Private 9-12 936 0.63

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Neighbors for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 5609 Sara Drive, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5515 Sara Dr, Torrance 1,846 04/19/2007
20357 Wayne Ave, Torrance 1,582 08/10/2021 $1,262,500
5629 Edgemere Dr, Torrance 3,428 12/26/2023
5533 Sara Dr, Torrance 1,499 03/11/2004
5527 Sara Dr, Torrance 1,429 04/06/2021
5521 Sara Dr, Torrance 1,276 03/13/2006
20369 Wayne Ave, Torrance 1,429 09/05/2019
20432 Cheryl Dr, Torrance 1,276 12/15/2021 $900,000
5644 Marialinda St, Torrance 1,526 08/01/2025
20418 Tomlee Ave, Torrance 3,461 02/27/2013 $1,170,000
20433 Cheryl Dr, Torrance 2,423 11/24/2025
5601 Sara Dr, Torrance 1,873 06/14/2024
20375 Wayne Ave, Torrance 1,526 12/24/2008
20427 Cheryl Dr, Torrance 1,429 05/04/1989 $365,000
20412 Tomlee Ave, Torrance 3,461 03/08/2017
20353 Wayne Ave, Torrance 1,664 07/01/2025
20416 Cheryl Dr, Torrance 1,526 07/27/1990 $410,000
20363 Wayne Ave, Torrance 1,832 03/29/2019 $1,110,000
20424 Cheryl Dr, Torrance 1,429 09/28/2022
20417 Cheryl Dr, Torrance 2,804 11/07/2017 $1,250,000

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