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3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 - Property report

Also known as: 3609 Sara Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1964

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$1,445,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
3609 Sara Dr
Torrance, CA 90503
Zip code
90503
Neighborhood
Central Business District
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Torrance

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool
Building sq. ft.
1,796
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1964
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
10/07/2021
Sale price
$1,445,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$17,602
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.138

Area overview

Walk score
60 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
33 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
47 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Torrance Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

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

Sales history for 3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/07/2021 $1,445,000 XXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/28/2016 $372,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/19/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/07/2021 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/07/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXX
05/06/2021 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/16/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/16/2019 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/28/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/28/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
12/01/2006 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/08/2005 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 3609 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
$17,602
Current property tax
$18,120
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,595,394
Land value
$1,126,161
Building value
$469,233

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,564,113 1.1033 $17,257 +1.41%
2024-2025 $1,533,445 1.1097 $17,017 +1.96%
2023-2024 $1,503,378 1.1101 $16,689 +1.36%
2022-2023 $1,473,900 1.1171 $16,465 +656.31%
2021-2022 $194,244 1.1205 $2,177 +1.58%
2020-2021 $192,254 1.114717 $2,143 +3.48%
2019-2020 $184,791 1.120691 $2,071 +2.45%
2018-2019 $181,169 1.1157 $2,021 +2.20%
2017-2018 $177,617 1.1135 $1,978 +2.13%
2016-2017 $174,136 1.1122 $1,937 +49.56%

Special assessments & penalties for 3609 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
31051 Mwd Water Standby Charge #11
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
27254 Torrance Lld No. 99-1
06111 West Vector Mosquito

Permit information for 3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
09/27/2016
11/21/2014
11/12/2014
03/11/2010

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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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FEMA flood zones

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X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Knowing Garden NR Private K-6 0 0.41
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 0.58
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 0.58
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.77
Victor Elementary School 7 Public K-5 971 0.97
Hickory Tree School NR Private PK-5 165 1.16
Anza Elementary School 8 Public K-5 591 1.26
Fern Elementary School 7 Public K-5 465 1.33
Edison Elementary School 6 Public K-5 494 1.34
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 0.58
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.77
Madrona Middle School 6 Public 6-8 668 0.83
Bert M. Lynn Middle School 7 Public 6-8 553 0.88
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 1.08
Philip Magruder Middle School 6 Public 6-8 534 1.16
First Lutheran NR Private K-8 314 1.29
Jubilee Torrance Academy NR Private 1-12 7 1.48
Ascension Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 155 1.54
Adams Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,073 1.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West High School 9 Public 9-12 1,840 1.00
North High School 9 Public 9-12 1,791 1.42
Jubilee Torrance Academy NR Private 1-12 7 1.48
Bishop Montgomery High School NR Private 9-12 936 1.50
Bishop Montgomery High NR Private 9-12 845 1.53
Switzer Learning Center NR Private 6-12 80 1.57
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 1.58
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning NR Public K-12 44 1.61
Redondo Beach Learning Academy NR Public 9-12 5 1.64
Redondo Shores High (Continuation) School 7 Public 9-12 50 1.64

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

The development at 3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1964.

What is the total square footage of 3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 has a total of 1,796 square feet.

When was 3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold and what was the sale price?

3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold on 10/07/2021 for $1,445,000.

What is the assessed value of 3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 is currently assessed at $1,595,394.

What are the property taxes for 3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503?

The property taxes for 3609 Sara Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 total $17,601.

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