Los Angeles County property record for 3538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA 90503
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 792 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,701 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,394 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7524-013-054 |
| Primary APN | 7524-013-054 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,701 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3538 EMERALD ST |
|---|---|
| City | TORRANCE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90503-3771 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | TORR-MH |
| Legal Description | PM 178-1 LOT 1 CONDOMINIUM*UNIT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 16546 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TORRANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 650604 |
3538 Emerald St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3538 EMERALD ST, TORRANCE, CA 90503-3771 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018274722 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001016235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3538 EMERALD ST, TORRANCE, CA 90503-3771 |
| Document Number | 0000274722 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 274722 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $462.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3538 EMERALD ST TORRANCE CA 905033771, TORRANCE, CA 90503-3771 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3538 Emerald St was $3,394 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 | $294,715 (+2%) Land $99,554 Building $195,161 | |
| 2025 | $3,394.00 Homeowner's exemption | $288,937 Land $97,602 Building $191,335 |
| 2023 | $3,269.00 (+1.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $277,719 Land $93,813 Building $183,906 |
| 2022 | $3,224.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3538 Emerald 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 3538 Emerald 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 | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - DOMINGUEZ private · serves 149,490 people · EPA ID CA1910033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL. |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 294 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Frontier, GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Starry.
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