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5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 - Property report

Also known as: 5601 Sara Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1959

Acreage

0.183

Sale price

$1,370,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5601 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.
1,873
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1959
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
06/19/2020
Sale price
$1,370,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$18,013
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.183

Area overview

Walk score
42 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
35 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
26 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Torrance Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

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

Sales history for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/19/2020 $1,370,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X; XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
09/27/2018 $1,265,000 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/27/2018 $985,000 XXXXXXX XXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/14/2024 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/14/2024 Individual Quitclaim Deed
(File correction)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/22/2024 Individual Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/08/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/31/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/19/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/19/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
06/19/2020 Quitclaim Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/27/2018 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/27/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5601 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
$18,013
Current property tax
$18,565
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,632,678
Land value
$1,247,058
Building value
$385,620

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,528,255 1.1033 $16,861 +1.41%
2024-2025 $1,498,290 1.1097 $16,627 +1.96%
2023-2024 $1,468,913 1.1101 $16,306 +1.36%
2022-2023 $1,440,112 1.1171 $16,087 +1.69%
2021-2022 $1,411,875 1.1205 $15,820 +7.83%
2020-2021 $1,316,105 1.114717 $14,671 +3.49%
2019-2020 $1,265,000 1.120691 $14,177 +238.38%
2018-2019 $375,508 1.1157 $4,190 +2.20%
2017-2018 $368,146 1.1135 $4,099 +2.13%
2016-2017 $360,928 1.1122 $4,014 +2.23%

Special assessments & penalties for 5601 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 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
01/30/2023
10/25/2022
10/25/2022
02/14/2006

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

Torrance residential market stats

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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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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 0.47
Towers Elementary School 8 Public K-5 576 0.58
Beryl Heights Elementary School 8 Public K-5 445 0.67
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.67
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 412 0.77
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 0.85
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 0.85
Valor Christian Academy NR Private PK-8 288 0.97
Anza Elementary School 8 Public K-5 591 0.98
Jefferson Elementary School 8 Public K-5 551 1.04
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,049 0.23
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.67
Bert M. Lynn Middle School 7 Public 6-8 553 0.68
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 412 0.77
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 0.85
Valor Christian Academy NR Private PK-8 288 0.97
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Elementary School NR Private PK-8 272 1.12
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 1.32
Adams Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,073 1.49
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning NR Public K-12 44 1.65
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Redondo Beach Learning Academy NR Public 9-12 5 0.28
Redondo Shores High (Continuation) School 7 Public 9-12 50 0.28
West High School 9 Public 9-12 1,840 0.39
Redondo Union High School 9 Public 9-12 3,005 0.60
Bishop Montgomery High School NR Private 9-12 936 0.63
Bishop Montgomery High NR Private 9-12 845 0.66
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 412 0.77
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 278 1.21
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 485 1.21
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning NR Public K-12 44 1.65

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Neighbors for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

5515 Sara Dr, Torrance 20357 Wayne Ave, Torrance 5629 Edgemere Dr, Torrance 5533 Sara Dr, Torrance 5527 Sara Dr, Torrance 5521 Sara Dr, Torrance 20369 Wayne Ave, Torrance 20432 Cheryl Dr, Torrance 5644 Marialinda St, Torrance 20418 Tomlee Ave, Torrance 20375 Wayne Ave, Torrance 20427 Cheryl Dr, Torrance 20412 Tomlee Ave, Torrance 20353 Wayne Ave, Torrance 20347 Wayne Ave, Torrance 5609 Sara Dr, Torrance 20416 Cheryl Dr, Torrance 20363 Wayne Ave, Torrance 20424 Cheryl Dr, Torrance 20417 Cheryl Dr, Torrance

Nearby ZIP codes for 5601 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 90501, Los Angeles County, CA 90504, Los Angeles County, CA 90505, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA 90717, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

The development at 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1959.

What is the total square footage of 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 has a total of 1,873 square feet.

When was 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold and what was the sale price?

5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold on 06/19/2020 for $1,370,000.

What is the assessed value of 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 is currently assessed at $1,528,255.

What are the property taxes for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

The property taxes for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 total $16,861.

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