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3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 Property Information

3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 3814 242nd St
Zip code 90505
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood Hollywood Riviera

Sales & Tax Overview for 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Sale date 05/27/2016
Sale price $642,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,292

Lot & Building Information for 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance

Building sqft 1,747
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.057
Units 2
Year built 1961
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Two Family Residential (R2)
Weed hazard No
School district Torrance Unified School District

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About 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 was built in 1961 and has a total of 1,747 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $528,586, the tax amount paid for 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 is $5,831.

When was 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 last sold and what was the last sale price?

3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 was last sold in 05/27/2016 for $642,500.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/27/2016 $642,500
09/25/2003 $729,007
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/27/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/29/2013 Grant Deed
(File correction - 2 parcels in multiple sale)
12/31/2011 Deed
(Unrecorded instrument - Single parcel sale)
09/25/2003 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 2 parcels in multiple sale)
               
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,832
Current property tax $6,292
Market value $528,586
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 3814 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 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3814 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 $528,586 1.1033 $5,832 +1.41%
2024-2025 $518,223 1.1097 $5,751 +1.96%
2023-2024 $508,063 1.1101 $5,640 +1.36%
2022-2023 $498,101 1.1171 $5,564 +1.69%
2021-2022 $488,335 1.1205 $5,472 +1.56%

Permits for 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
01/05/2011
             
             
             
             
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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 0.42
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.67
Bread of Life Church School NR Private K 8 0.99
Rancho Vista Elementary School 9 Public K-5 340 1.19
Riviera Elementary School 8 Public K-5 624 1.26

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.67
Edward J. Richardson Middle School 8 Public 6-8 661 0.97
Calle Mayor Middle School 8 Public 6-8 614 1.00
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.26
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.27

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Los Angeles International School NR Private 12 3 0.38
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.67
South High School 9 Public 9-12 1,841 0.81
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.26
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.27

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Neighbors for 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 3814 West 242nd Street, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3820 W 242nd St, Torrance 1,368
24252 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 1,973 10/06/2009
3818 W 242nd St, Torrance 1,374 10/01/2025
3812 W 242nd St, Torrance 1,747 04/29/2013
24223 Neece Ave, Torrance 2,081 05/10/2021
24247 Neece Ave, Torrance 2,146 09/30/2020
24255 Neece Ave, Torrance 1,568 02/14/2022
24216 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 1,127 08/07/2013 $660,000
24215 Neece Ave, Torrance 3,098 07/10/2019
24219 Neece Ave, Torrance 1,607 05/11/2020
24224 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 2,755 11/01/2017
24260 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 1,976 11/20/2023
24245 Neece Ave, Torrance 1,105 04/27/2021
24248 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 1,623 04/03/2019
24256 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 1,946 08/18/2014
24225 Neece Ave, Torrance 847 01/15/2026 $1,247,500
24249 Neece Ave, Torrance 2,236 06/22/2016
24212 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 1,966 09/23/2013
24244 Los Codona Ave, Torrance 868 08/18/2014
24259 Neece Ave, Torrance 1,535 05/14/2024 $1,776,000

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