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12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Information

12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena
Alternate address(es) 12959 Berendo Ave
Zip code 90247
County Los Angeles
Municipality Gardena

Sales & Tax Overview for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

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Sale date 01/02/2008
Sale price $355,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,033

Lot & Building Information for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

Building sqft 904
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.135
Units 1
Year built 1950
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

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About 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was built in 1950 and has a total of 904 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $475,608, the tax amount paid for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 is $5,588.

When was 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 last sold and what was the last sale price?

12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was last sold in 01/02/2008 for $355,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/02/2008 $355,000

Title Documents for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/09/2025 Trust Deed 09/01/2050
10/23/2017 Notice Default
10/23/2017 Substitution Trustee
01/02/2008 Deed
09/24/2007 Affidavit
10/24/2005 Deed
09/14/2005 Deed
07/19/2005 Release
05/12/2005 Trust Deed
05/12/2005 Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,589
Current property tax $6,033
Market value $475,608
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
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

Assessment History for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $475,608 1.1751 $5,589 +1.03%
2024-2025 $466,283 1.1864 $5,532 +1.86%
2023-2024 $457,141 1.188 $5,431 +5.42%
2022-2023 $448,179 1.1495 $5,152 +1.04%
2021-2022 $439,392 1.1605 $5,099 -0.94%

Permits for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

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Issued Job description Value
09/30/2021
     
     
     
     
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Gardena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$755,000
3.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$510
1.2% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 566 0.42
West Athens Elementary School 2 Public K-5 577 0.70
Castle Elementary School NR Private PK-6 87 0.80
Castle Elementary School NR Private PK-6 87 0.80
Moore's Daycare Preparatory School NR Private PK-2 12 0.95

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Animo Charter Middle No. 4 NR Charter 6-8 510 0.81
Animo Charter Middle No. 3 3 Charter 6-8 917 0.92
St. Frances X. Cabrini NR Private K-8 226 1.17
Rainbowhearts Christian Academy Center NR Private K-12 0 1.28
Maria Regina NR Private K-8 182 1.33

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Middle College High School 10 Public 9-12 365 1.19
Rainbowhearts Christian Academy Center NR Private K-12 0 1.28
Stella High Charter Academy 7 Charter 9-12 521 1.30
Animo Compton Charter 4 Charter 6-12 319 1.42
Boys Academic Leadership Academy 1 Public 6-12 86 1.54

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Neighbors for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena

Here are the neighbors for 12959 South Berendo Avenue, Gardena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
13103 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 904
13108 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 904 01/04/2019 $430,000
13028 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 1,071 06/26/2025 $785,000
12953 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 807 10/15/2003
13118 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 1,722 04/12/2004
13114 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 834 10/26/2022
13102 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 822 01/31/1995
13009 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 1,219 06/18/2014
13025 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 848 12/22/2020
13113 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 1,304 09/23/2021
13124 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 822 10/25/2019
13024 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 831 08/20/2018
13119 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 848
12963 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 1,097
13003 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 1,184 03/13/2003
13015 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 1,125
13019 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 1,350 11/17/2008 $305,000
13109 S Berendo Ave, Gardena 1,249 07/24/2006
13130 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 1,248 05/13/2022
13018 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 904 05/19/2015

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