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3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 - Property report

Also known as: 3906 W 242nd St

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1948

Acreage

0.107

Sale price

$840,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
3906 W 242nd St
Torrance, CA 90505
Zip code
90505
Neighborhood
Hollywood Riviera
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Torrance

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
2,319
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1948
Last altered
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Sales
Sale date
09/11/2015
Sale price
$840,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,414
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residential (R2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.107

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
39 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Torrance Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA

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

Sales history for 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/11/2015 $840,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX
06/18/2002 $560,005 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X
08/30/1988 $275,000 XXXXX XXXXXX X & X XXXXX XXXXXXX X&

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/18/2023 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXX-XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/21/2019 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - 3 parcels in multiple sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX X
03/17/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/11/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/11/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/11/2015 Quitclaim Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
02/05/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
02/05/2010 Affidavit XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
08/04/2005 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/18/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 3906 West 242nd Street, 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
$11,414
Current property tax
$11,951
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,034,554
Land value
$621,966
Building value
$412,588

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,014,270 1.1033 $11,190 +1.41%
2024-2025 $994,383 1.1097 $11,035 +1.96%
2023-2024 $974,887 1.1101 $10,822 +1.36%
2022-2023 $955,772 1.1171 $10,677 +1.69%
2021-2022 $937,033 1.1205 $10,499 -25.80%
2020-2021 $1,269,288 1.114717 $14,149 +41.63%
2019-2020 $891,414 1.120691 $9,990 +2.45%
2018-2019 $873,936 1.1157 $9,751 +2.20%
2017-2018 $856,800 1.1135 $9,541 +2.13%
2016-2017 $840,000 1.1122 $9,342 +45.85%

Special assessments & penalties for 3906 West 242nd Street, 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
Permits

Permit information for 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
09/23/2015
03/05/2009

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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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)
Walteria Elementary School 9 Public K-5 626 0.51
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.56
Bread of Life Church School NR Private K 8 1.09
Riviera Elementary School 8 Public K-5 624 1.15
Rancho Vista Elementary School 9 Public K-5 340 1.19
Seaside Elementary School 8 Public K-5 530 1.23
Joseph Arnold Elementary School 7 Public K-5 587 1.23
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.24
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.37
St. Lawrence Martyr Elementary School NR Private K-8 284 1.52
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.56
Edward J. Richardson Middle School 8 Public 6-8 661 0.87
Calle Mayor Middle School 8 Public 6-8 614 0.93
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.24
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.37
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 1.39
St. Lawrence Martyr Elementary School NR Private K-8 284 1.52
Nishiyamato Academy NR Private PK-9 169 1.59
Rolling Hills Country Day School NR Private K-8 413 1.73
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 1.96
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Los Angeles International School NR Private 12 3 0.43
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.56
South High School 9 Public 9-12 1,841 0.72
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.24
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.37
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 1.39
Chadwick School NR Private K-12 868 1.90
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School 10 Public 9-12 2,290 2.08
Southern California Roc School NR Public 10-12 0 2.14
Ambassador High School NR Private 9-12 79 2.14

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Neighbors for 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA

24232 Adolph Ave, Torrance 24236 Adolph Ave, Torrance 3902 W 242nd St, Torrance 3914 W 242nd St, Torrance 24211 Ocean Ave, Torrance 24227 Ocean Ave, Torrance 4014 W 242nd St, Torrance 24219 Ocean Ave, Torrance 24231 Ocean Ave, Torrance 4018 W 242nd St, Torrance 24223 Ocean Ave, Torrance 24224 Adolph Ave, Torrance 24255 Ocean Ave, Torrance 24216 Adolph Ave, Torrance 4010 W 242nd St, Torrance 24228 Adolph Ave, Torrance 24220 Adolph Ave, Torrance 3949 Newton St, Torrance 24235 Ocean Ave, Torrance

Nearby ZIP codes for 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, 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 90503, Los Angeles County, CA 90504, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA 90717, Los Angeles County, CA 90731, Los Angeles County, CA 90732, Los Angeles County, CA 90744, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

The development at 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 has a total of 2,319 square feet.

When was 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 last sold and what was the sale price?

3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 was last sold on 09/11/2015 for $840,000.

What is the assessed value of 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 is currently assessed at $1,014,270.

What are the property taxes for 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

The property taxes for 3906 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 total $11,190.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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