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21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 - Property report

Also known as: 21509 Ocean Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1956

Acreage

0.126

Sale price

$385,003

General Information

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Address
Primary address
21509 Ocean Ave
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
Building sq. ft.
1,165
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1956
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
05/14/2002
Sale price
$385,003
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,528
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.126

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
43 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Torrance Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA

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

Sales history for 21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/14/2002 $385,003 XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/07/2025 Trust Transfer Grant Deed
(File correction)
XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/24/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/04/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXX
03/31/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
05/14/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX X
11/12/1996 Deed XXXXXX, X X XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 21509 Ocean Avenue, 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
$6,528
Current property tax
$6,868
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$591,719
Land value
$473,383
Building value
$118,336

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $580,117 1.1033 $6,400 +1.41%
2024-2025 $568,743 1.1097 $6,311 +1.96%
2023-2024 $557,592 1.1101 $6,190 +1.36%
2022-2023 $546,660 1.1171 $6,107 +1.69%
2021-2022 $535,942 1.1205 $6,005 +1.56%
2020-2021 $530,447 1.114717 $5,913 +3.49%
2019-2020 $509,851 1.120691 $5,714 +2.45%
2018-2019 $499,855 1.1157 $5,577 +2.20%
2017-2018 $490,055 1.1135 $5,457 +2.13%
2016-2017 $480,447 1.1122 $5,343 +2.23%

Special assessments & penalties for 21509 Ocean Avenue, 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 21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Anza Elementary School 8 Public K-5 591 0.50
The Knowing Garden NR Private K-6 0 0.58
Hickory Tree School NR Private PK-5 165 0.75
Hickory Tree School NR Private PK-5 165 0.75
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.78
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 0.80
Joseph Arnold Elementary School 7 Public K-5 587 0.81
Victor Elementary School 7 Public K-5 971 0.90
Seaside Elementary School 8 Public K-5 530 0.99
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 1.03
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 0.10
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 0.65
Madrona Middle School 6 Public 6-8 668 0.74
St. James Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.78
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 0.80
South Bay Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 154 1.03
First Lutheran NR Private K-8 314 1.09
Bert M. Lynn Middle School 7 Public 6-8 553 1.28
Calle Mayor Middle School 8 Public 6-8 614 1.31
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,049 1.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 0.65
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 0.80
Bishop Montgomery High School NR Private 9-12 936 0.96
Bishop Montgomery High NR Private 9-12 845 0.97
West High School 9 Public 9-12 1,840 1.03
Redondo Beach Learning Academy NR Public 9-12 5 1.58
Redondo Shores High (Continuation) School 7 Public 9-12 50 1.58
South High School 9 Public 9-12 1,841 1.58
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 9-12 70 1.69
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 412 1.71

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

The development at 21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of 21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 has a total of 1,165 square feet.

When was 21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 last sold and what was the sale price?

21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 was last sold on 05/14/2002 for $385,003.

What is the assessed value of 21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 is currently assessed at $580,117.

What are the property taxes for 21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503?

The property taxes for 21509 Ocean Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 total $6,400.

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