Los Angeles County property record for 1720 Watson Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,310 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,195 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,311 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7359-001-051 |
| Primary APN | 7359-001-051 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,310 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,195 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1720 WATSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TORRANCE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90501-3438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TORR-LM |
| Legal Description | TORRANCE TRACT LOT COM AT MOST W COR OF LOT 5 BLK 31 TH N 47 DEG 25 M1N 5O SEC E 71.67 FT TH SE TO SE L1NE OF SD LOT TH SW THEREON 27.16 FT TO MOST S COR OF SD LOT TH NW 1O9.46 FT TO BEG PART OF LOT 5 BLK 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | TORRANCE TRACT |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TORRANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 650903 |
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1720 WATSON AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-3438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201180064 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000755648 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $728,264 (+2%) Land $495,353 Building $232,911 | |
| 2025 | $8,311.00 (+4.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $713,986 (+4.04%) Land $485,641 Building $228,345 |
| 2023 | $7,985.00 (+1.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $686,263 Land $466,784 Building $219,479 |
| 2022 | $7,877.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 541 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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