Los Angeles County property record for 1603 Border Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 5,362 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,191 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,200,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $28,057 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale & Line of Credit Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7355-030-001 |
| Primary APN | 7355-030-001 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 5,362 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 9,191 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1603 BORDER AVE |
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| City | TORRANCE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90501-2810 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | TODC-CTR |
| Legal Description | TORRANCE TRACT (EX OF STS) LOT 1 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TORRANCE TRACT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TORRANCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4049 |
| Census Tract | 650901 |
1603 Border Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2019.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 19TH ST, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-4509 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST CHOICE BANK |
| Apr 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FARMERS & MERCHANTS BK/LNG BCH |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019110412 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000689571 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1603 BORDER AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-2810 |
| Document Number | 0000110412 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 94&95 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-0110412 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1603 BORDER AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-2810 |
| Document Number | 0000110413 |
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| Date | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-0110413 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 1603 BORDER AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-2810 |
| Document Number | 0000429460 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 2680 PALOS VERDES DR N ROLLING HILLS ESTATES CA 902744231, ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA 90274-4231 |
| Document Number | 0000429460 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 429460 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BK/LNG BCH |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 4827 E 2ND ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90803-5313 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1603 Border Ave was $28,057, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Torrance City |
| Unified School District | Torrance Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,503,220 (+2%) Land $1,706,742 Building $796,478 | |
| 2025 | $28,057.00 (+1.71%) | $2,454,138 Land $1,673,277 Building $780,861 |
| 2024 | $27,586.00 (+1.9%) | |
| 2023 | $27,072.00 (+1.35%) | $2,358,842 Land $1,608,302 Building $750,540 |
| 2022 | $26,712.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1603 Border Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1603 Border Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 106,183 people · EPA ID CA1910213 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL. |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 525 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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