Los Angeles County property record for 229 Descanso Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.026 acres (1,131 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $17,434 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7480-014-020 |
| Primary APN | 7480-014-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,242 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,131 sqft (0.026 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 229 DESCANSO AVE |
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| City | AVALON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90704-2843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | AVR3* |
| Legal Description | OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF AVALON AS PE R BK 1 PGS 31 TO 46 OF O M LOT 20 BLK 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | AVALON |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PALOS VERDES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 599000 |
229 Descanso Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 664, AVALON, CA 90704-0664 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025164277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 229 DESCANCO AVE, AVALON, CA 90704-2843 |
| Document Number | 0000405109 |
| Map Reference | MB 37 PG 3-7 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0405109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | Family Trust |
| Address | 828 VIA DEL MONTE, PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA 90274-1614 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Descanso Ave was $17,434, up 133.4% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Avalon City |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Unified School District | Long Beach Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,326,000 (+31.98%) Land $708,900 Building $617,100 | |
| 2025 | $17,434.00 (+133.39%) | $1,004,700 Land $316,200 Building $688,500 |
| 2024 | $7,470.00 (+3.28%) | |
| 2023 | $7,233.00 (+5.56%) | $234,130 (+2%) Land $131,039 Building $103,091 |
| 2022 | $6,852.00 | $229,540 Land $128,470 Building $101,070 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 229 Descanso Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 229 Descanso Ave is moderate, ranking above 66% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 40% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | SO. CAL. EDISON CO.-SANTA CATALINA private · serves 3,822 people · EPA ID CA1910006 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 775 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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