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16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 - Property report

Also known as: 16816 Merit Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1957

Acreage

0.126

Sale price

$343,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
16816 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.
1,388
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1957
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
06/01/2011
Sale price
$343,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,429
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.126

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 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

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

Sales history for 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/01/2011 $343,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
12/12/2002 $282,002 XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/20/2023 Homestead XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
01/20/2023 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
01/20/2023 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/17/2020 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX X
02/23/2016 Assignment of Rents
Request Notice Default
Trust Deed		 XXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/03/2015 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/08/2013 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/08/2013 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX X
06/01/2011 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
06/01/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 16816 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
$5,429
Current property tax
$5,862
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$457,179
Land value
$325,626
Building value
$131,553

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $448,216 1.1874 $5,322 +0.95%
2024-2025 $439,429 1.1997 $5,272 +2.03%
2023-2024 $430,814 1.1994 $5,167 +4.97%
2022-2023 $422,368 1.1655 $4,923 +1.17%
2021-2022 $414,087 1.1752 $4,866 -1.07%
2020-2021 $409,842 1.200129 $4,919 +6.33%
2019-2020 $393,929 1.174279 $4,626 +0.14%
2018-2019 $386,206 1.196 $4,619 +2.26%
2017-2018 $378,634 1.193 $4,517 +2.10%
2016-2017 $371,211 1.1918 $4,424 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 16816 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 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
10/06/1999

*Most recent permit 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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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 0.25
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.44
Ambler Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 501 0.97
Denker Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 672 1.03
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.08
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.09
Amestoy Elementary School 6 Public K-5 682 1.17
Joy Child Care NR Private PK, K-3 0 1.25
Joy Child Care NR Private PK, K-3 0 1.25
One Hundred Fifty-Third Street School 4 Public K-5 385 1.51
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Environmental Charter Middle School 6 Charter 6-8 349 0.17
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.44
Robert E. Peary Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,164 0.76
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.08
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.09
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 7-12 88 1.19
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 6-12 120 1.20
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 2.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Moneta Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 30 0.88
Harbor Gateway Prep Academy NR Private 9-12 13 0.97
Gardena Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,560 0.99
New Millennium Secondary 5 Charter 9-12 151 0.99
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.08
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.09
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 7-12 88 1.19
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 6-12 120 1.20
Benjamin Banneker Special Education Center NR Public 12 178 2.07
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science 10 Public 9-12 672 2.13

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Neighbors for 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

16838 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 758 W 168th St, Gardena 16832 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 16837 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 16805 Merit Ave, Gardena 16810 Merit Ave, Gardena 16826 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 16844 Merit Ave, Gardena 16823 Merit Ave, Gardena 16824 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 16826 Merit Ave, Gardena 16850 Merit Ave, Gardena 16845 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 16809 Merit Ave, Gardena 16853 S Orchard Ave, Gardena

Nearby ZIP codes for 16816 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 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

The development at 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was built in 1957.

What is the total square footage of 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 has a total of 1,388 square feet.

When was 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 last sold and what was the sale price?

16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was last sold on 06/01/2011 for $343,000.

What is the assessed value of 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 is currently assessed at $448,216.

What are the property taxes for 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

The property taxes for 16816 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 total $5,322.

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