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3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 Property Information

3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 3914 242nd St
Zip code 90505
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood Hollywood Riviera

Sales & Tax Overview for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Sale date 07/07/2000
Sale price $400,004
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,869

Lot & Building Information for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance

Building sqft 1,143
Total sqft 1,976
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.107
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1948
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Two Family Residential (R2)
Weed hazard No
School district Torrance Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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About 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 was built in 1948 and has a total of 1,143 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $854,106, the tax amount paid for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 is $9,423.

When was 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 last sold?

3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 was last sold in 07/05/2013.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/07/2000 $400,004
04/27/1990 $449,000
04/27/1990 $82,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/05/2025 Trust Deed
08/14/2015 Trust Deed
07/05/2013 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/21/2012 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/03/2011 Reconveyance
07/17/2009 Trust Deed
07/07/2000 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/27/1990 Deed
04/27/1990 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,423
Current property tax $9,869
Market value $854,106
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 3914 West 242nd Street, 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
31051 Mwd Water Standby Charge #11

Assessment History for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $854,106 1.1033 $9,423 +1.41%
2024-2025 $837,360 1.1097 $9,292 +1.96%
2023-2024 $820,942 1.1101 $9,113 +1.36%
2022-2023 $804,846 1.1171 $8,991 +1.70%
2021-2022 $789,066 1.1205 $8,841 +1.55%

Permits for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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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)
Walteria Elementary School 9 Public K-5 626 0.53
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.55
Bread of Life Church School NR Private K 8 1.10
Riviera Elementary School 8 Public K-5 624 1.13
Rancho Vista Elementary School 9 Public K-5 340 1.19

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.55
Edward J. Richardson Middle School 8 Public 6-8 661 0.85
Calle Mayor Middle School 8 Public 6-8 614 0.92
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.24
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 1.38

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Los Angeles International School NR Private 12 3 0.44
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.55
South High School 9 Public 9-12 1,841 0.71
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.24
South Bay High School NR Private 6-12 49 1.38

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Neighbors for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 3914 West 242nd Street, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
24243 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 1,020 12/27/2021
3902 W 242nd St, Torrance 1,524 03/06/2025
24236 Adolph Ave, Torrance 1,644 12/13/2022
24232 Adolph Ave, Torrance 1,438 05/28/2008
24211 Ocean Ave, Torrance 1,364
24243 Ocean Ave, Torrance 2,440 09/27/1996 $310,000
24219 Ocean Ave, Torrance 1,282 04/10/2018
24241 Ocean Ave, Torrance 2,668 03/31/2021 $1,355,000
24255 Ocean Ave, Torrance 1,600 05/21/2024 $1,650,000
3959 Newton St, Torrance 1,348 02/26/2021 $960,000
24224 Adolph Ave, Torrance 2,401 03/12/2015
24239 Ocean Ave, Torrance 1,780 08/27/2014
24212 Adolph Ave, Torrance 1,938 12/30/2019
24216 Adolph Ave, Torrance 2,148
3906 W 242nd St, Torrance 2,319 05/18/2023
3981 Newton St, Torrance 1,800 07/25/2017
24251 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 1,551 04/04/2013 $670,500
24228 Adolph Ave, Torrance 1,683 09/08/2017
3949 Newton St, Torrance 2,780 03/17/2014
24220 Adolph Ave, Torrance 804 08/22/2025

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