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217 Descanso Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 217 Descanso Ave, Avalon, CA 90704

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 681 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size0.026 acres (1,119 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$522,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$10,028 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN7480-014-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7480-014-025

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area681 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1936
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area1,119 sqft (0.026 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address217 DESCANSO AVE
CityAVALON
StateCA
Zip90704-2843
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAVR3*
Legal DescriptionOFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF AVALON AS PE R BK 1 PGS 31 TO 46 OF O M LOT 25 BLK 13
Legal SubdivisionAVALON
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionPALOS VERDES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract599000

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 2612, AVALON, CA 90704-2612
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 31, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 8, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20161043740
Last Transfer DateJan 8, 2018
Transfer Doc0000238118
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMar 12, 2018
Property Address217 DESCANCO AVE, AVALON, CA 90704-2843
Document Number0000238118
Instrument DateJan 8, 2018
Instrument238118
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address6226 MARINA PACIFICA DR N LONG BEACH CA 908033812, LONG BEACH, CA 90803-3812

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
MunicipalityAvalon City
CountyLos Angeles County
Unified School DistrictLong Beach Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$617,934 (+2%) Land $307,783 Building $310,151
2025$10,028.00 (+6.76%)$605,819 (+4.04%) Land $301,749 Building $304,070
2023$9,393.00 (+6.28%)$582,296 Land $290,033 Building $292,263
2022$8,838.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1995)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 66% of the US · above 40% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 SystemSO. CAL. EDISON CO.-SANTA CATALINA
private · serves 3,822 people · EPA ID CA1910006
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 775 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
Catalina Broadband Solutions
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		200 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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