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

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

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Address

Primary address 838 West 157th Street, Gardena
Zip code 90247
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Harbor Gateway North

Sales & Tax Overview for 838 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Sale date 06/20/1996
Sale price $120,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $2,758

Lot & Building Information for 838 West 157th Street, Gardena

Building sqft 1,054
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.115
Units 1
Year built 1945
Year last altered
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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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 838 West 157th Street, Gardena

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About 838 West 157th Street, Gardena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 838 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247?

838 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 was built in 1945 and has a total of 1,054 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 838 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $203,305, the tax amount paid for 838 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 is $2,414.

When was 838 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 last sold?

838 West 157th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 was last sold in 07/19/2013.

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Past Sales & Property History for 838 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/20/1996 $120,000
12/28/1995 $114,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 838 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/07/2025 Assignment Trust Deed
09/09/2013 Cancellation Notice of Default
07/19/2013 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
11/26/2012 Trust Transfer Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/26/2012 Notice of Trustees Sale
07/25/2012 Notice Default
05/21/2012 Request Notice Default
08/14/2008 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
06/20/1996 Deed
12/28/1995 Deed
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Property Taxes for 838 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $2,414
Current property tax $2,758
Market value $203,305
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 838 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 838 West 157th Street, Gardena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $203,305 1.1874 $2,414 +0.95%
2024-2025 $199,319 1.1997 $2,391 +2.02%
2023-2024 $195,412 1.1994 $2,344 +4.97%
2022-2023 $191,581 1.1655 $2,233 +1.17%
2021-2022 $187,825 1.1752 $2,207 -1.08%

Permits for 838 West 157th Street, Gardena

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.36
Amestoy Elementary School 6 Public K-5 682 0.47
Gardena Elementary School 4 Public K-5 469 0.50
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 0.89
Denker Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 672 0.92

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.36
Environmental Charter Middle School 6 Charter 6-8 349 0.56
Robert E. Peary Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,164 0.71
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 0.89
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 7-12 88 1.68

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Harbor Gateway Prep Academy NR Private 9-12 13 0.65
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 0.89
Moneta Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 30 1.45
Gardena Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,560 1.56
New Millennium Secondary 5 Charter 9-12 151 1.56

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Neighbors for 838 West 157th Street, Gardena

Here are the neighbors for 838 West 157th Street, Gardena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
15720 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 12,055 12/02/2019
15904 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 5,465 12/19/2024
15803 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,750 11/06/2000 $200,002
15831 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,990 04/18/2016
836 W 157th St, Gardena 1,430 05/15/2024
15912 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 4,582 08/20/2014 $1,500,000
16010 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 648 06/08/2009
15725 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,512 08/25/2014
15915 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,495 05/22/2020 $626,000
15911 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,260 01/19/2024
15721 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,389 08/08/2014
15739 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,688 04/02/2025
15731 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,620 09/04/2019 $590,000
15914 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 2,028 08/26/2009
15804 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 1,018 09/11/2008
15830 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 10,756 10/28/2015
15735 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,260 07/31/2003
15809 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,610 10/16/2013
15903 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,585 08/23/2021
15827 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,560 03/24/2009

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