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12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Information

12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena
Zip code 90247
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Harbor Gateway North

Sales & Tax Overview for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena

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Sale date 05/23/2012
Sale price $355,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $12,454

Lot & Building Information for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena

Building sqft 3,840
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.148
Units 4
Year built 1963
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 8
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Zoning district Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena

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About 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was built in 1963 and has a total of 3,840 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $945,872, the tax amount paid for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 is $11,231.

When was 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 last sold?

12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was last sold in 03/21/2018.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/23/2012 $355,000
04/28/2005 $675,006
09/12/2003 $445,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/24/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
04/02/2025 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Request Notice Default
Trust Deed
04/01/2027
06/10/2024 Request Notice Default
06/10/2024 Assignment Financing Statement
Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Assignment Trust Deed
06/10/2024 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
07/01/2026
06/01/2020 Trust Deed 06/01/2050
03/21/2018 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
03/21/2018 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
11/27/2013 Trust Deed 12/01/2043
06/08/2012 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,231
Current property tax $12,454
Market value $945,872
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 12821 South Menlo 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
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control

Assessment History for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $945,872 1.1874 $11,231 +0.95%
2024-2025 $927,326 1.1997 $11,125 +2.03%
2023-2024 $909,144 1.1994 $10,904 +4.97%
2022-2023 $891,319 1.1655 $10,388 +1.16%
2021-2022 $873,843 1.1752 $10,269 -1.07%

Permits for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/02/2018
11/24/2003
12/05/2000
12/05/2000
12/05/2000
11/08/2000
11/01/2000
02/09/1999
02/09/1999
01/13/1999
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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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Risk

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Seismic gas shut off valve installed
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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 0.64
Castle Elementary School NR Private PK-6 87 0.90
Castle Elementary School NR Private PK-6 87 0.90
Moore's Daycare Preparatory School NR Private PK-2 12 1.13

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 1.04
Animo Charter Middle No. 3 3 Charter 6-8 917 1.15
Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle 3 Charter 6-8 156 1.15
Animo Compton Charter 4 Charter 6-12 319 1.15
KIPP Compton Community NR Charter K-8 551 1.15

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Animo Compton Charter 4 Charter 6-12 319 1.15
Middle College High School 10 Public 9-12 365 1.30
Stella High Charter Academy 7 Charter 9-12 521 1.40
Rainbowhearts Christian Academy Center NR Private K-12 0 1.41
New Designs Charter School-Watts 4 Charter 6-12 255 1.42

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Neighbors for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena

Here are the neighbors for 12821 South Menlo Avenue, Gardena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
817 W 129th St, Gardena 1,440 06/06/2022
822 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena 5,088 09/17/2003
826 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena 5,088 09/17/2003
12825 S Menlo Ave, Gardena 1,412 01/24/2005 $400,004
812 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena 1,172 03/06/2020
816 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena 6,592 06/22/2011 $640,000
836 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena 5,230 12/17/1999
855 W 130th St, Gardena 6,192 10/28/2005
807 W 129th St, Gardena 1,052 10/26/2012 $287,000
813 W 129th St, Gardena 1,737
840 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena 3,510 09/30/2024
730 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena 22,469 04/03/2014
709 W 129th St, Gardena 1,428 10/07/2004
831 W 129th St, Gardena 1,116 05/07/2012
835 W 129th St, Gardena 1,273 09/24/2019
841 W 129th St, Gardena 1,221 12/02/2025
830 E El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles 2,390 06/09/2017 $700,000
823 W 129th St, Gardena 800 10/21/1993 $90,000
827 W 129th St, Gardena 1,311 02/01/2016 $453,000
806 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena 1,536 12/31/2008 $248,002

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