Los Angeles County property record for 243 Descanso Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,682 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,544 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7480-014-013 |
| Primary APN | 7480-014-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,682 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,382 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 243 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 13 BLK 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | AVALON |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PALOS VERDES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 599000 |
243 Descanso Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2014.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29841 KNOLL VIEW DR, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275-6437 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000979405 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Descanso Ave was $10,544, up 4.7% 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 | $464,746 (+2%) Land $249,828 Building $214,918 | |
| 2025 | $10,544.00 (+4.74%) | $455,634 Land $244,930 Building $210,704 |
| 2024 | $10,067.00 (+2.78%) | |
| 2023 | $9,795.00 (+5.85%) | $438,223 Land $235,420 Building $202,803 |
| 2022 | $9,254.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 243 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 243 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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