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3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 Property Information

3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance
Alternate address(es) 3640 242nd St
Zip code 90505
County Los Angeles
Municipality Torrance
Neighborhood Walteria

Sales & Tax Overview for 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Sale date 06/02/2017
Sale price $688,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,330

Lot & Building Information for 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance

Building sqft 1,302
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.091
Units 1
Year built 1966
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central 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 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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About 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505?

3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 was built in 1966 and has a total of 1,302 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $814,444, the tax amount paid for 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 is $8,985.

When was 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 last sold?

3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505 was last sold in 04/04/2024.

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Past Sales & Property History for 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/02/2017 $688,000
04/18/1997 $183,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/04/2024 Trust Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/27/2022 Trust Deed
10/14/2020 Trust Deed 11/01/2050
10/14/2020 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/14/2020 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
02/20/2019 Trust Deed
01/04/2019 Trust Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
06/02/2017 Trust Deed 06/01/2047
06/02/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/02/2017 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,986
Current property tax $9,330
Market value $814,444
Tax per sqft $7

Special Assessments And Penalties for 3640 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 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3640 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 $814,444 1.1033 $8,986 +1.41%
2024-2025 $798,476 1.1097 $8,861 +1.96%
2023-2024 $782,820 1.1101 $8,690 +1.36%
2022-2023 $767,472 1.1171 $8,573 +1.69%
2021-2022 $752,425 1.1205 $8,431 +1.56%

Permits for 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
06/04/2008
             
             
             
             
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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 0.29
Bread of Life Church School NR Private K 8 0.79
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.87
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.09
Rancho Vista Elementary School 9 Public K-5 340 1.23

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.87
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.09
Calle Mayor Middle School 8 Public 6-8 614 1.16
Edward J. Richardson Middle School 8 Public 6-8 661 1.18
Nishiyamato Academy NR Private PK-9 169 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 0.36
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 0.87
South High School 9 Public 9-12 1,841 0.99
Center For Learning Unlimited, The NR Private 3-12 21 1.09
Launch Preschool NR Public 0 1.32

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Neighbors for 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance

Here are the neighbors for 3640 West 242nd Street, Torrance.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
24205 Ward St, Torrance 2,045 01/20/2026 $1,488,000
24246 Park St, Torrance 1,718 11/03/2017 $805,000
24222 Park St, Torrance 1,620 07/31/2019
24208 Park St, Torrance 1,287 11/14/2017 $699,000
24220 Park St, Torrance 1,588
3660 W 242nd St, Torrance 1,092 12/16/2011 $480,000
24256 Park St, Torrance 1,913 07/03/2024
24236 Park St, Torrance 1,695
24209 Ward St, Torrance 1,894 10/09/2025 $1,200,000
24210 Park St, Torrance 1,287 11/17/2021 $960,000
24213 Ward St, Torrance 1,334 01/24/2018 $357,000
24212 Park St, Torrance 1,287 01/03/2025 $949,000
3651 W 244th St, Torrance 2,142
24214 Park St, Torrance 1,287 12/05/2001
24248 Park St, Torrance 1,718 08/19/1992
24218 Park St, Torrance 1,620 06/12/2020 $879,000
24216 Park St, Torrance 1,287
24217 Ward St, Torrance 1,490 03/15/2018
24242 Park St, Torrance 1,030 06/17/2025
24206 Park St, Torrance 1,287 01/23/2017

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