720 Cota Ave, Torrance, CA 90501 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 720 Cota Ave, Torrance, CA 90501

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size	0.041 acres (1,798 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$685,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill	$8,339 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Transfer Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7354-005-026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7354-005-026`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	680 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1918
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	1,798 sqft (0.041 acres)
Lot Dimensions	60 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	720 COTA AVE
City	TORRANCE
State	CA
Zip	90501-2122
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TORR-MD
Legal Description	TORRANCE TRACT N 2.5 FT OF W 60 FT OF LO T 18 AND S 27.5 FT OF W 60 FT OF LOT 19 BLK 85
Legal Subdivision	TORRANCE TRACT
Legal Tract	N
Legal Block	85
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	TORRANCE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1023
Census Tract	650901

Owner

720 Cota Ave is held in a trust since March 2022.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	3330 CRICKLEWOOD ST, TORRANCE, CA 90505-6646
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Living Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 26, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Mar 21, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ADVANCED HORIZON LENDING
Jul 30, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage DSM SOLUTIONS INC
Jul 8, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HL3 SIERRA LLC
Jul 6, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022320341
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 29, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0000255712
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jun 26, 2026
Property Address	720 COTA AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-2122
Document Number	0000469146
Instrument Date	Mar 12, 2026
Instrument	2026469146
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Living Trust
Address	3330 CRICKLEWOOD ST, TORRANCE, CA 90505-6646

March 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 21, 2022
Property Address	720 COTA AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-2122
Document Number	0000320341
Map Reference	MB 22 PG 94&95
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2022
Instrument	22-0320341
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 1, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	720 COTA AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-2122

Mortgage

Document Number	0000320342
Date	Mar 21, 2022
Instrument	22-0320342

Lender

Name	ADVANCED HORIZON LENDING
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	720 COTA AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-2122
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	29122 RANCHO VIEJO RD 204, 204, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675-1039

Mortgage

Document Number	0001172454
Date	Jul 30, 2021
Instrument	21-1172454

Lender

Name	DSM SOLUTIONS INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

July 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 8, 2021
Property Address	720 COTA AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-2122
Document Number	0001060798
Map Reference	MB 22 PG 94&95
Instrument Date	Jul 2, 2021
Instrument	21-1060798
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 23, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	29122 RANCHO VIEJO RD STE 204, 204, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675-1039

Mortgage

Document Number	0001060799
Date	Jul 8, 2021
Instrument	21-1060799

Lender

Name	HL3 SIERRA LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	13 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2022

July 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 6, 2021
Property Address	720 COTA AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501-2122
Document Number	0001041948
Map Reference	MB 22 PG 94&95
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2021
Instrument	21-1041948
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	431 E PALM DR, PLACENTIA, CA 92870-3235
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 720 Cota Ave was $8,339.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Torrance City
Unified School District	Torrance Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$741,462 (+2%) Land $593,171 Building $148,291
2025	$8,339.00	$726,925 Land $581,541 Building $145,384
2023	$8,061.00 (+20.69%)	$698,700 Land $558,960 Building $139,740
2022	$6,679.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 720 Cota Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 720 Cota Ave 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

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 System	TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 106,183 people · EPA ID CA1910213
Water Source	Purchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL.
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Starry, Verizon.

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