Los Angeles County property record for 2048 W 159th St, Torrance, CA 90504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 853 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,032 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer Jan 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4066-002-020 |
| Primary APN | 4066-002-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 853 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,032 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 83 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 2048 W 159TH ST |
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| 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 71 |
| Legal Subdivision | 16504 |
| Legal Tract | 16504 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TORRANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 650001 |
2048 W 159th St is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2023 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2048 W 159TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 90504-1602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000625861 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2048 W 159TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 90504-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000625861 |
| Map Reference | MB 374 PG 39-41 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0625861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2048 W 159TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 90504-1602 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 2048 W 159TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 90504-1602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000091317 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0091317 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 420 Months |
| Due | Jan 12, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2048 W 159th St was $1,150 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 | $80,195 (+2%) Land $55,226 Building $24,969 | |
| 2025 | $1,150.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,625 Land $54,145 Building $24,480 |
| 2023 | $1,105.00 (+1.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,574 Land $52,044 Building $23,530 |
| 2022 | $1,090.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2048 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 2048 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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