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$1,773,982$770 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

4540 MERRILL ST

TORRANCE, CA 90503
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,305 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.8M
$1.6M low$1.9M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,406 (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.$551,767 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$211,313
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$340,454
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$540,949

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 0.3 mi
E
Anza Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

4540 Merrill 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.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Torrance 90503
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Southwood
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Southwood

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
$564K$2M

This home is worth more than 94% of 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$1,773,982
CheaperTypical $1,206,343Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$770
CheaperTypical $736Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area2,305 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 4540 Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthwoodTorrance 90503Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,773,98290% of homes94% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$77023% of homes57% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than2,305 ft²91% of homes83% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac67% of homes44% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than198289% of homes70% of homes78% of homes

About 4540 Merrill St

How much is 4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA is $1,773,982 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,633,579 to $1,914,385. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA last sell?

4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA?

4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,305 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA built?

4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA?

4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA is assigned to Jefferson Middle School (middle), rated A; Anza 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 4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA compare to other homes in Torrance 90503?

Among the 11,083 homes in Torrance 90503, it is worth more than 94% of them ($1,773,982 against a typical $1,206,343), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($770 against a typical $736), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,305 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1982 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 88% 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 4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4540 Merrill St, Torrance, CA was $6,406. The county assessed it at $551,767.

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