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16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 - Property report

Also known as: 16826 Merit Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1957

Acreage

0.161

Sale price

$585,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
16826 Merit Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
Zip code
90247
Neighborhood
Harbor Gateway North
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,260
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1957
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
06/27/2018
Sale price
$585,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,223
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.161

Area overview

Walk score
48 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
43 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

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

Sales history for 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/27/2018 $585,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/07/2016 $490,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/23/2008 $400,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/10/2020 Deed of Trust
05/08/2019 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/27/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/27/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/16/2018 Notice Default XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/16/2018 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
04/07/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/07/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/07/2016 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/30/2010 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 16826 Merit Avenue, 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
$8,223
Current property tax
$8,744
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$692,515
Land value
$554,015
Building value
$138,500

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $678,937 1.1874 $8,062 +0.95%
2024-2025 $665,625 1.1997 $7,986 +2.03%
2023-2024 $652,574 1.1994 $7,827 +4.97%
2022-2023 $639,779 1.1655 $7,457 +1.16%
2021-2022 $627,236 1.1752 $7,371 -1.07%
2020-2021 $620,805 1.200129 $7,450 +6.33%
2019-2020 $596,700 1.174279 $7,007 +14.92%
2018-2019 $509,795 1.196 $6,097 +2.26%
2017-2018 $499,800 1.193 $5,963 +12.72%
2016-2017 $443,825 1.1918 $5,290 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 16826 Merit Avenue, 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 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
06/18/2026
04/05/2023
05/14/2008
08/28/2006

*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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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
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Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map
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 (miles)
Gardena Elementary School 4 Public K-5 469 0.27
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.45
Ambler Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 501 0.97
Denker Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 672 1.04
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.07
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.09
Amestoy Elementary School 6 Public K-5 682 1.19
Joy Child Care NR Private PK, K-3 0 1.23
Joy Child Care NR Private PK, K-3 0 1.23
One Hundred Fifty-Third Street School 4 Public K-5 385 1.52
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Environmental Charter Middle School 6 Charter 6-8 349 0.18
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.45
Robert E. Peary Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,164 0.77
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.07
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.09
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 7-12 88 1.17
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 6-12 120 1.18
Ralph Bunche Elementary School 5 Public K-8 248 1.57
Casimir Middle School 7 Public 6-8 618 1.96
Bursch Elementary School 6 Public K-8 378 2.07
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Moneta Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 30 0.86
New Millennium Secondary 5 Charter 9-12 151 0.97
Gardena Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,560 0.97
Harbor Gateway Prep Academy NR Private 9-12 13 0.99
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.07
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.09
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 7-12 88 1.17
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 6-12 120 1.18
Benjamin Banneker Special Education Center NR Public 12 178 2.09
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science 10 Public 9-12 672 2.13

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Neighbors for 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

16838 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 758 W 168th St, Gardena 16837 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 16805 Merit Ave, Gardena 16810 Merit Ave, Gardena 16844 Merit Ave, Gardena 16852 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 16849 S Hoover St, Gardena 16824 Merit Ave, Gardena 16823 Merit Ave, Gardena 16816 Merit Ave, Gardena 16806 Merit Ave, Gardena 16815 Merit Ave, Gardena 16834 Merit Ave, Gardena 16844 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 749 W 169th St, Gardena 16850 Merit Ave, Gardena 16845 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 16809 Merit Ave, Gardena 16853 S Orchard Ave, Gardena

Nearby ZIP codes for 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

90003, Los Angeles County, CA 90047, Los Angeles County, CA 90061, Los Angeles County, CA 90250, Los Angeles County, CA 90260, Los Angeles County, CA 90303, Los Angeles County, CA 90501, Los Angeles County, CA 90504, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA 90747, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

The development at 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was built in 1957.

What is the total square footage of 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 has a total of 1,260 square feet.

When was 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 last sold and what was the sale price?

16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was last sold on 06/27/2018 for $585,000.

What is the assessed value of 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 is currently assessed at $678,937.

What are the property taxes for 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

The property taxes for 16826 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 total $8,061.

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