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$508,189$642 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $420,000 on Mar 22, 2018

3538 EMERALD ST

TORRANCE, CA 90503
2
Beds
2
Baths
792 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$508K
$470K low$547K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$420,000 · Mar 22, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,394 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$294,715 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$99,554
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,161
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$288,937

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Jefferson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Victor Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Torrance Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90503These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.457

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,540
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,188 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,872
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,686
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

3538 Emerald St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Torrance 90503
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Torrance 90503
  • Among the smallest homes in Torrance 90503
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Torrance 90503
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Torrance 90503

What homes are worth in Torrance 90503

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$588K$2M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Torrance 90503.

How it measures up in Torrance 90503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Torrance 90503.

Estimated value$508,189
CheaperTypical $1,202,853Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$642
CheaperTypical $737Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,594 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 3538 Emerald St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral TorranceTorrance 90503Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$508,1893% of homesalmost no homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64260% of homes32% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than792 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac42% of homes69% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than198768% of homes83% of homes83% of homes

About 3538 Emerald St

How much is 3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA is $508,189 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $469,717 to $546,661. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA last sell?

3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA last sold on Mar 22, 2018 for $420,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA?

3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 792 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA built?

3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA?

3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA is assigned to Jefferson Middle School (middle), rated A; Victor Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West High School (high), rated A. All sit in Torrance Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA compare to other homes in Torrance 90503?

Among the 11,090 homes in Torrance 90503, it is worth more than almost none of them ($508,189 against a typical $1,202,853), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($642 against a typical $737), it is bigger than almost none of them (792 ft² against a typical 1,594 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1987 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 9% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA was $3,394. The county assessed it at $294,715.

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