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3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 - Property report

Also known as: 3902 W 242nd St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1948

Acreage

0.106

Sale price

$330,003

General Information

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Address
Primary address
3902 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
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,524
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1948
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
10/30/2001
Sale price
$330,003
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,530
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residential (R2)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.106

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 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA

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

Sales history for 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/30/2001 $330,003 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/06/2025 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/01/2024 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX.XXX XXX
10/20/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
11/15/2018 Assignment Trust Deed X X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/31/2011 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/25/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/26/2011 Notice Default XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/12/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX
02/07/2005 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/30/2001 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 3902 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
$6,530
Current property tax
$6,913
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$591,884
Land value
$405,751
Building value
$186,133

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $580,281 1.1033 $6,402 +1.41%
2024-2025 $568,909 1.1097 $6,313 +1.96%
2023-2024 $557,754 1.1101 $6,192 +1.36%
2022-2023 $546,818 1.1171 $6,109 +1.69%
2021-2022 $536,097 1.1205 $6,007 +1.56%
2020-2021 $530,602 1.114717 $5,915 +3.49%
2019-2020 $510,000 1.120691 $5,716 +2.45%
2018-2019 $500,001 1.1157 $5,579 +2.20%
2017-2018 $490,198 1.1135 $5,459 +2.13%
2016-2017 $480,588 1.1122 $5,345 +2.23%

Special assessments & penalties for 3902 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 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
08/23/2023
03/12/2009
11/27/2006
11/27/2006

*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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Risk

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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 0.57
Bread of Life Church School NR Private K 8 1.08
Riviera Elementary School 8 Public K-5 624 1.16
Rancho Vista Elementary School 9 Public K-5 340 1.19
Joseph Arnold Elementary School 7 Public K-5 587 1.23
Seaside Elementary School 8 Public K-5 530 1.24
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.24
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.36
Hickory Elementary School 8 Public K-5 815 1.52
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.57
Edward J. Richardson Middle School 8 Public 6-8 661 0.88
Calle Mayor Middle School 8 Public 6-8 614 0.94
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.24
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.36
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 1.39
St. Lawrence Martyr Elementary School NR Private K-8 284 1.53
Nishiyamato Academy NR Private PK-9 169 1.58
Rolling Hills Country Day School NR Private K-8 413 1.73
Jefferson Middle School 7 Public 6-8 638 1.97
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Los Angeles International School NR Private 12 3 0.42
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.57
South High School 9 Public 9-12 1,841 0.73
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.24
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.36
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 2.13
Ambassador High School NR Private 9-12 79 2.14

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Neighbors for 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA

3914 W 242nd St, Torrance 24236 Adolph Ave, Torrance 24232 Adolph Ave, Torrance 24211 Ocean Ave, Torrance 24243 Ocean Ave, Torrance 24219 Ocean Ave, Torrance 24241 Ocean Ave, Torrance 24223 Ocean Ave, Torrance 24255 Ocean Ave, Torrance 3959 Newton St, Torrance 24224 Adolph Ave, Torrance 24239 Ocean Ave, Torrance 24212 Adolph Ave, Torrance 24216 Adolph Ave, Torrance 3906 W 242nd St, Torrance 3981 Newton St, Torrance 24251 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 24228 Adolph Ave, Torrance 3949 Newton St, Torrance 24220 Adolph Ave, Torrance

Nearby ZIP codes for 3902 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 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

The development at 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 has a total of 1,524 square feet.

When was 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 last sold and what was the sale price?

3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 was last sold on 10/30/2001 for $330,003.

What is the assessed value of 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 is currently assessed at $580,281.

What are the property taxes for 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

The property taxes for 3902 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 total $6,402.

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