The Palms

3929 W 242nd St, Torrance, CA 90505

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1961
  • 48 units2 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50

Due at Move-In

  • Amenity Fee
    N/A
  • Other
    N/A

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Drive Time
Walk Time
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Property Highlights

  • 2 laundry rooms with 3 washers and 3 dryers - pay range internet payment method.
  • assigned resident parking
  • Beautiful pool and barbeque area
  • Club House
  • club house bathroom while at the pool
  • club house table for eating
  • club huse microwave for preparing your food while at the pool.
  • dog grass for pet owners
  • exercise equipment
  • outdoor lounges
  • outdoor tables for eating
  • sewage and trash
  • storage for each resident
  • Stove and Oven
  • water

Apartment Features

  • Microwave
  • Range

Community Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Lounge
  • Pool

Map of The Palms

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Airport

Los Angeles International

23 min Drive

LAX

Airport

Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

25 min Drive

LGB

Airport

Bob Hope

52 min Drive

Hollywood Burbank

Moving to Walteria, Torrance, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Palms proximity to Kafco Plaza, Village Center, and Pacific Ocean Center. Kafco Plaza is 0.2 miles away, and Village Center is within a 4 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, The Palms has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 25.4 miles. Transit options include Marine/Redondo Station and Douglas/Rosecrans Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Palms are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 3.9 miles, including South Coast Botanic Garden, Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center, and George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center.

Airports

Living in Walteria provides easy access to Los Angeles International, located just 22 minutes from The Palms. Another nearby airport is Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 14.1 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Washington Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Riviera Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

Not rated

Bread of Life Church School

Grades K-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Aspire Junior Collegiate Academy

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Edward J. Richardson Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Ralph Bunche Elementary

Grades K-8

Public

Not rated

St. Lawrence Martyr Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Private

Not rated

Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Los Angeles International School

Grades 9-12

Private

Not rated

South Bay High School

Grades 6-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Harbor College Drive: 12 min (5.7 mi)
El Camino College, Torrance Drive: 12 min (6.6 mi)
Cal State Dominguez Hills Drive: 20 min (10.5 mi)
Los Angeles Southwest College Drive: 20 min (10.9 mi)

About The Palms

Dear Prospects for Palms Garden Apartments; You are entering a beautiful garden apartment building with 48 units that range from one bedroom apartments to two bedroom / one bathroom and two bedroom / two bathroom. This building has an azure blue… pool in the first courtyard with a club house for your use. The chaise lounges and the umbrella tables allow you to lunch and give you shade during the summer months.

Our two laundry rooms have three washers and three dryers which can be accessed with or without coins for operation. There is always availability. Your access for these items are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and you will always find availability. You will have one parking spot assigned to you with ample storage above your parking spot.

We have the best location imaginable for South Bay entertainment and shopping. We are a half a block from a park, a half block from drug stores, shopping and restaurants and one block from large grocery store chains. Everything that you may need is within walking distance. If you want to shop you are several miles, from Del Amo Mall, Rolling Hills Mall and Palos Verdes Mall. Not to mention you are 10 minutes from the beach so pick up some food and enjoy the beach while you are snacking on your lunch.

We invite you to come take a look at Palms Garden Apartments and see for yourself this gem of a building. Email: for more information

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