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501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248 - Property report

Also known as: 501 W 159th St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1956

Acreage

0.148

Sale price

$157,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
501 W 159th St
Gardena, CA 90248
Zip code
90248
Neighborhood
Harbor Gateway North
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,512
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1956
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
01/31/1994
Sale price
$157,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,292
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.148

Area overview

Walk score
58 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA

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

Sales history for 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/31/1994 $157,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/28/2023 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX-XXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX
10/11/2013 Modify Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X
06/21/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/21/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/30/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXXXXX
05/09/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
11/30/2001 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX X
01/31/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 501 West 159th Street, 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
$3,292
Current property tax
$3,786
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$277,241
Land value
$205,287
Building value
$71,954

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $271,806 1.1874 $3,227 +0.95%
2024-2025 $266,477 1.1997 $3,197 +2.03%
2023-2024 $261,253 1.1994 $3,133 +4.97%
2022-2023 $256,131 1.1655 $2,985 +1.16%
2021-2022 $251,110 1.1752 $2,951 -1.06%
2020-2021 $248,536 1.200129 $2,983 +6.33%
2019-2020 $238,887 1.174279 $2,805 +0.14%
2018-2019 $234,204 1.196 $2,801 +2.26%
2017-2018 $229,613 1.193 $2,739 +2.10%
2016-2017 $225,112 1.1918 $2,683 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA

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
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
Permits

Permit information for 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
08/26/2020
07/07/2014
05/21/2014

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$995,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$650

-3.8% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Gardena Elementary School 4 Public K-5 469 0.45
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.63
Amestoy Elementary School 6 Public K-5 682 0.76
Ambler Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 501 0.98
Wonderland Angels Early Learning Center NR Private K 32 1.15
Ralph Bunche Elementary School 5 Public K-8 248 1.25
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.30
Denker Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 672 1.31
One Hundred Fifty-Third Street School 4 Public K-5 385 1.41
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.44
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.63
Environmental Charter Middle School 6 Charter 6-8 349 0.64
Robert E. Peary Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,164 1.07
Ralph Bunche Elementary School 5 Public K-8 248 1.25
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.30
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.44
McKinley Elementary School 5 Public K-8 404 1.48
Enterprise Middle School 4 Public 6-8 229 1.52
Abbah's Children NR Private 6-12 6 1.53
Bursch Elementary School 6 Public K-8 378 1.59
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Harbor Gateway Prep Academy NR Private 9-12 13 0.29
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.30
Benjamin Banneker Special Education Center NR Public 12 178 1.39
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.44
Abbah's Children NR Private 6-12 6 1.53
Moneta Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 30 1.57
Gardena Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,560 1.68
New Millennium Secondary 5 Charter 9-12 151 1.68
Compton Adult NR Public 0 1.77
Animo Compton Charter 4 Charter 6-12 319 1.79

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Neighbors for 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA

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Nearby ZIP codes for 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA

90044, Los Angeles County, CA 90047, Los Angeles County, CA 90059, Los Angeles County, CA 90061, Los Angeles County, CA 90220, Los Angeles County, CA 90222, Los Angeles County, CA 90250, Los Angeles County, CA 90260, Los Angeles County, CA 90303, Los Angeles County, CA 90501, Los Angeles County, CA 90503, Los Angeles County, CA 90504, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA 90710, Los Angeles County, CA 90746, Los Angeles County, CA 90747, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248?

The development at 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248?

501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248 has a total of 1,512 square feet.

When was 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248 last sold and what was the sale price?

501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248 was last sold on 01/31/1994 for $157,000.

What is the assessed value of 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248?

501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248 is currently assessed at $271,806.

What are the property taxes for 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248?

The property taxes for 501 West 159th Street, Gardena, CA 90248 total $3,227.

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