Los Angeles County property record for 232 Catalina Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
| Property Type | Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 2,231 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.042 acres (1,835 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,195,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $37,521 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7480-014-010 |
| Primary APN | 7480-014-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,231 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,835 sqft (0.042 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 232 CATALINA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AVALON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90704-2829 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
| Local Zoning Code | AVC1* |
| Legal Description | OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF AVALON AS PE R BK 1 PGS 31 TO 46 OF O M LOT 10 BLK 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | AVALON |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PALOS VERDES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 599000 |
232 Catalina Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2022.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16631 CAROUSEL LN, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649-2117 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022450602 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002523955 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 232 CATALINA AVE, AVALON, CA 90704-2829 |
| Document Number | 0000450602 |
| Map Reference | MB 37 PG 3-7 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0450602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY RESID', FIRST AMER TTL CO RES DIV |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16631 CAROUSEL LN, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649-2117 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 232 Catalina Ave was $37,521, up 4.5% 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 | $2,375,936 (+2%) Land $1,028,309 Building $1,347,627 | |
| 2025 | $37,521.00 (+4.48%) | $2,329,350 Land $1,008,147 Building $1,321,203 |
| 2024 | $35,912.00 (+1.99%) | |
| 2023 | $35,212.00 (+89.57%) | $2,238,900 Land $969,000 Building $1,269,900 |
| 2022 | $18,575.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 232 Catalina 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 232 Catalina 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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