Los Angeles County property record for 2042 W 159th St, Torrance, CA 90504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,289 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $192,500 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,750 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4066-002-021 |
| Primary APN | 4066-002-021 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,289 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2042 W 159TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TORRANCE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90504-1602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TORR-LO |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 16504 LOT 72 |
| Legal Subdivision | 16504 |
| Legal Tract | 16504 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TORRANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 650001 |
2042 W 159th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2042 W 159TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 90504-1602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998925245 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000148071 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2042 W 159TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 90504-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000148071 |
| Map Reference | MB 374 PG 39-41 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0148071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2042 W 159TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 90504-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000148073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0148073 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2042 W 159th St was $3,750 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $313,493 (+2%) Land $250,807 Building $62,686 | |
| 2025 | $3,750.00 Homeowner's exemption | $307,347 Land $245,890 Building $61,457 |
| 2023 | $3,586.00 (+1.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $295,414 Land $236,343 Building $59,071 |
| 2022 | $3,537.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2042 W 159th St 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.
The area around 2042 W 159th St 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 851 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon, WeLink Communications.
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