Build Your Future at 18244 Ashley – R-2 Lot & Probate with Full Authority
Looking for a home with built-in equity and growth potential? Welcome to 18244 Ashley Avenue. This North Torrance gem sits on an R-2 zoned lot, legally allowing for a second detached residence—a common and highly valued feature in this specific neighborhood.
Offered as a Probate Sale with Full Authority, this transaction is straightforward and ready for a savvy buyer. The property currently features a well-maintained home with a classic floor plan and an expansive, sun-drenched backyard. With the R-2 designation, you have the flexibility to build a "back house" for extended family or create a lucrative rental income stream.
Highlights:
* R-2 Zoning: Rare "two-on-a-lot" potential.
* Full Authority Probate: Fast, easy closing; no court confirmation.
* Prime Location: Walking distance to the trails and cherry blossoms of Columbia Park.
* Torrance Schools: Access to one of the most desirable school districts in SoCal.
Buyer to investigate for themselves. Home is being sold in its current present condition
Sold for $1,050,000
Listed by: Century 21 Coastal Properties • Eric Baskett • Contact: 310-564-6640
Bought with: Century 21 Coastal Properties
$1,050,000
18244 Ashley Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
3beds
1,353sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,501 Square Feet Lot
$1,052,100 Zestimate®
$776/sqft
$3,911 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,052,100
$957,000 - $1.16M
$3,911/mo
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Expansive sun-drenched backyardWell-maintained homeClassic floor plan
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Listed by:
Eric Baskett DRE #01446685 310-564-6640,
Century 21 Coastal Properties
Bought with:
Mansour Bigdeli, DRE #01328403
Century 21 Coastal Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SB26037904
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,353 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,501 Square Feet
- Features: Lawn
Details
- Parcel number: 4084020016
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights
Location
- Region: Torrance
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $776/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,996
- Annual tax amount: $1,539
- Date on market: 3/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Contract,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Sold | $1,050,000+10.5%$776/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SB26037904 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Pending sale | $950,000$702/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SB26037904 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,539 +3.1% | $104,996 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,493 +1.5% | $102,938 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,471 +1.4% | $100,921 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,450 +2.5% | $98,943 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,414 +1.3% | $97,004 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,396 | $96,011 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,396 +10.2% | $94,130 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,267 | $92,286 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,267 +2.1% | $90,477 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,241 +3.8% | $88,704 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,196 +3.8% | $87,373 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,152 | $85,663 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $83,606 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $81,968 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,357 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $81,551 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $79,953 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $78,386 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,850 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,850 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $73,868 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $72,515 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $71,094 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $68,335 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Northwest Torrance
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Edison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Philip Magruder Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Magruder
- High: North
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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