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659 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Information

659 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 659 West 157th Street, Gardena
Zip code 90247
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Harbor Gateway North

Sales & Tax Overview for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Sale date 10/26/2012
Sale price $286,500
Current property tax $4,766

Lot & Building Information for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena

Building sqft 1,064
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.134 i
Units 1
Year built 1936
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Central heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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

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Other Property Data for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena

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About 659 West 157th Street, Gardena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247?

659 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 was built in 1936 and has a total of 1,064 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 659 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $359,346, the tax amount paid for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 is $4,266.

When was 659 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 last sold and what was the last sale price?

659 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 was last sold in 10/26/2012 for $286,500.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/26/2012 $286,500
11/21/2007 $420,000
12/21/2001 $200,002
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/24/2020 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
10/26/2012 Trust Deed 11/01/2042
10/26/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/18/2010
11/21/2007 Deed
12/21/2001 Deed
(Probate - Sale - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,267
Current property tax $4,766
Market value $359,346
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 659 West 157th Street, 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 659 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $359,346 1.1874 $4,267 +0.95%
2024-2025 $352,301 1.1997 $4,227 +2.03%
2023-2024 $345,394 1.1994 $4,143 +4.97%
2022-2023 $338,623 1.1655 $3,947 +1.17%
2021-2022 $331,984 1.1752 $3,901 -1.07%

Permits for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/09/2018
02/26/2015
02/26/2015
09/17/2012
09/17/2012
09/17/2012
09/17/2012
08/20/2012
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Gardena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$760,000
-1.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$516
-1.5% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Risk

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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)
Gardena Elementary School 4 Public K-5 469 0.50
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.52
Amestoy Elementary School 6 Public K-5 682 0.54
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.12
Denker Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 672 1.14

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.52
Environmental Charter Middle School 6 Charter 6-8 349 0.63
Robert E. Peary Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,164 0.93
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.12
Ralph Bunche Elementary School 5 Public K-8 248 1.48

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Harbor Gateway Prep Academy NR Private 9-12 13 0.42
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.12
Benjamin Banneker Special Education Center NR Public 12 178 1.46
Moneta Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 30 1.56
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.62

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Neighbors for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena

Here are the neighbors for 659 West 157th Street, Gardena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
15602 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 1,091 02/01/2005 $390,003
15502 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 1,110 02/24/2003 $250,002
749 W 154th St, Gardena 1,056 04/19/2001
15518 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 1,700 07/19/2012
15506 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 1,787 04/07/1995 $162,000
729 W 154th St, Gardena 1,086 12/14/2020
707 W 154th St, Gardena 1,440 01/02/2018
15606 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 1,088 09/28/2020
751 W 154th St, Gardena 1,084 11/20/2017
719 W 154th St, Gardena 1,086 12/19/2018
669 W 157th St, Gardena 1,723 09/24/2002
15610 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 1,110 04/18/2019
15611 Bonsallo Ave, Gardena 2,019 08/01/2012
760 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena 24,784 09/02/2025
15514 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 1,611 11/18/2024
723 W 154th St, Gardena 1,101 12/29/2025
661 W 157th St, Gardena 2,120 05/15/2015 $563,500
15510 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 1,517 07/26/2021 $724,000
701 W 154th St, Gardena 1,034 01/21/2021
713 W 154th St, Gardena 1,440 07/06/2001

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