1738 Watson Ave, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1738 Watson Ave, Torrance, CA 90501

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 4 ba · 1,833 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,002 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$1,200,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$14,852 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2024 Transfer Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7359-001-047`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7359-001-047`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,833 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	5,002 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1738 WATSON AVE
City	TORRANCE
State	CA
Zip	90501-3438
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	TORR-LM
Legal Description	TORRANCE TRACT SE 5O FT OF LOT 3 BLK 31
Legal Subdivision	TORRANCE TRACT
Legal Block	31
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	TORRANCE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	650903

Owner

1738 Watson Ave, a duplex, is held in a trust since June 2021.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	1538 W 219TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 90501-4011
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 30, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 14, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jul 6, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer TICOR TITLE COMPANY/CA, TICOR TITLE CO/CA
Jun 30, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 30, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021933254
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 13, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0001704373
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 30, 2024
Property Address	1738 WATSON AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-3438
Document Number	0000585769
Map Reference	MB 22 PG 94&95
Instrument Date	Aug 19, 2024
Instrument	24-0585769
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1538 W 219TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 90501-4011

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

June 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2021
Property Address	1738 WATSON AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-3438
Document Number	0000933254
Map Reference	MB 22 PG 94&95
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2021
Instrument	21-0933254
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2025
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1538 W 219TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 90501-4011
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000933255
Date	Jun 14, 2021
Instrument	21-0933255

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 6, 2017
Property Address	1738 WATSON AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-3438
Document Number	0000751478
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2017
Instrument	751478
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2017
Title Company	TICOR TITLE COMPANY/CA, TICOR TITLE CO/CA

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	2108 MARTINA AVE TORRANCE CA 905013435, TORRANCE, CA 90501-3435

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2017
Property Address	1738 WATSON AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-3438
Document Number	0000731989
Map Reference	MB22 PG94&95
Instrument Date	May 31, 2017
Instrument	17-0731989
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3858 W CARSON ST STE 303, 303, TORRANCE, CA 90503-6700

Mortgage

Document Number	0000731990
Date	Jun 30, 2017
Instrument	17-0731990

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1738 Watson Ave was $14,852.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Torrance City
Unified School District	Torrance Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,324,894 (+2%) Land $828,060 Building $496,834
2025	$14,852.00	$1,298,917 Land $811,824 Building $487,093
2023	$14,276.00 (+1.36%)	$1,248,480 Land $780,300 Building $468,180
2022	$14,085.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1738 Watson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 1738 Watson 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Nearby Properties on Watson Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures