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5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance
Zip code 90503
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood West Torrance - Southwood

Sales & Tax Overview for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Sale date 06/19/2020
Sale price $1,370,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $17,413

Lot & Building Information for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance

Building sqft 1,873
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.183
Units 1
Year built 1959
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Central heating
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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 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance

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About 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1959 and has a total of 1,873 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,528,255, the tax amount paid for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 is $16,861.

When was 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold?

5601 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold in 06/14/2024.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/19/2020 $1,370,000
09/27/2018 $1,265,000
02/27/2018 $985,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/14/2024 Interspousal Transfer Deed
06/14/2024 Individual Quitclaim Deed
(File correction)
05/22/2024 Individual Quitclaim Deed
09/08/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
08/31/2021 Trust Deed 09/01/2051
06/19/2020 Trust Deed
06/19/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/19/2020 Quitclaim Deed
09/27/2018 Trust Deed 10/01/2048
09/27/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $16,861
Current property tax $17,413
Market value $1,528,255
Tax per sqft $9

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5601 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
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

Assessment History for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
01/30/2023
10/25/2022
10/25/2022
02/14/2006
             
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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 0.47
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

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 0.23
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

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 0.28
Redondo Beach Learning Academy NR Public 9-12 5 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

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Neighbors for 5601 Sara Drive, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 5601 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
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
20347 Wayne Ave, Torrance 1,526 03/30/2018
5609 Sara Dr, Torrance 1,846 02/07/2006
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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