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12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249 - Property report

Also known as: 12920 Purche Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.117

Sale price

$270,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12920 Purche Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
Zip code
90249
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Gardena

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,501
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1955
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
06/26/2009
Sale price
$270,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,817
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.117

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
52 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/26/2009 $270,002 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/07/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/26/2009 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/26/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/10/2007 Trustees Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/18/2007 Notice XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
03/14/2007 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
03/06/2007 Assignment Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
12/29/2005 Substitution Trustee XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
12/12/2005 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/13/2005 Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$4,817
Current property tax
$5,409
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$409,898
Land value
$265,939
Building value
$143,959

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $401,862 1.1751 $4,722 +1.03%
2024-2025 $393,984 1.1864 $4,674 +1.86%
2023-2024 $386,259 1.188 $4,589 +5.42%
2022-2023 $378,687 1.1495 $4,353 +1.02%
2021-2022 $371,263 1.1605 $4,309 -0.92%
2020-2021 $367,458 1.183591 $4,349 +20.69%
2019-2020 $311,682 1.156195 $3,604 +0.54%
2018-2019 $305,571 1.1729 $3,584 +2.11%
2017-2018 $299,581 1.1717 $3,510 +2.10%
2016-2017 $293,708 1.1706 $3,438 +1.66%

Special assessments & penalties for 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA

Code Description Tax levied
00752 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
06205 County Sanitation District #5
15251 Gardena Light Maintenance
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
37581 West Basin Mwd Standby Charge

Permit information for 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA

Issued date Job description Job valuation
05/21/2026
11/20/2017
11/20/2017
11/20/2017
11/20/2017

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Gardena residential market stats

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Median sale price

$730,000

-8.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$517

-6.2% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Purche Avenue Elementary School 3 Public K-5 370 0.24
Maria Regina NR Private K-8 182 0.46
Maria Regina NR Private K-8 184 0.50
Kornblum School 3 Public K-5 581 0.97
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 259 0.98
Moore's Daycare Preparatory School NR Private PK-2 12 0.98
Moore's Daycare Preparatory School NR Private PK-2 12 0.98
Zela Davis School 5 Public K-5 899 0.98
AD Astra School NR Private 3-8 41 1.01
Bennett/Kew Elementary School 5 Public K-8 428 1.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maria Regina NR Private K-8 182 0.46
Maria Regina NR Private K-8 184 0.50
Animo Charter Middle No. 3 3 Charter 6-8 917 0.79
Animo Charter Middle No. 4 NR Charter 6-8 510 0.86
Bud Carson Middle School 6 Public 6-8 678 0.98
AD Astra School NR Private 3-8 41 1.01
Southern California Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 55 1.06
Ydp Academy NR Private K-9 0 1.09
Bennett/Kew Elementary School 5 Public K-8 428 1.15
Renaissance Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 129 1.27
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Southern California Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 55 1.06
Hawthorne Academy NR Private 9-12 47 1.08
Executive Preparatory Academy Of Finance NR Charter 9-12 203 1.08
Rainbowhearts Christian Academy Center NR Private K-12 0 1.13
Middle College High School 10 Public 9-12 365 1.22
Junipero Serra High School NR Private 9-12 544 1.26
Renaissance Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 129 1.27
Stella High Charter Academy 7 Charter 9-12 521 1.28
Trinity Training Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.32
Carson School NR Public 368 1.42

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249?

The development at 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249?

12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249 has a total of 1,501 square feet.

When was 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249 last sold and what was the sale price?

12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249 was last sold on 06/26/2009 for $270,002.

What is the assessed value of 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249?

12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249 is currently assessed at $401,862.

What are the property taxes for 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249?

The property taxes for 12920 Purche Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249 total $4,722.

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