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16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 - Property report

Also known as: 16809 Merit Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1957

Acreage

0.254

Sale price

$304,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
16809 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.
1,364
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1957
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
03/06/2012
Sale price
$304,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,717
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.254

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 16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

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

Sales history for 16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/06/2012 $304,000 XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/05/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/05/2021 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
07/26/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
07/26/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/06/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/06/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X XX
03/06/2012 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/06/2012 Affidavit Successor Trustee XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
06/01/2011 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
06/01/2011 Affidavit Successor Trustee
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 16809 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
$4,717
Current property tax
$5,189
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$397,257
Land value
$317,808
Building value
$79,449

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $389,469 1.1874 $4,625 +0.95%
2024-2025 $381,833 1.1997 $4,581 +2.03%
2023-2024 $374,347 1.1994 $4,490 +4.97%
2022-2023 $367,007 1.1655 $4,277 +1.17%
2021-2022 $359,811 1.1752 $4,228 -1.07%
2020-2021 $356,122 1.200129 $4,274 +6.33%
2019-2020 $342,295 1.174279 $4,019 +0.14%
2018-2019 $335,584 1.196 $4,014 +2.26%
2017-2018 $329,004 1.193 $3,925 +2.10%
2016-2017 $322,554 1.1918 $3,844 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 16809 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

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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
0.2, 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 0.24
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.40
Denker Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 672 0.99
Ambler Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 501 1.01
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.04
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.13
Amestoy Elementary School 6 Public K-5 682 1.15
Gardena Christian Academy NR Private PK-5 118 1.23
Gardena Christian Academy NR Private PK-5 118 1.23
One Hundred Fifty-Third Street School 4 Public K-5 385 1.47
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Environmental Charter Middle School 6 Charter 6-8 349 0.13
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.40
Robert E. Peary Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,164 0.72
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.04
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.13
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 1.60
Casimir Middle School 7 Public 6-8 618 1.92
Enterprise Middle School 4 Public 6-8 229 2.09
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Moneta Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 30 0.87
Harbor Gateway Prep Academy NR Private 9-12 13 0.98
New Millennium Secondary 5 Charter 9-12 151 0.98
Gardena Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,560 0.98
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.04
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.13
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 2.08
Hamilton Adult Education Center NR Public 0 2.12

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Neighbors for 16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

758 W 168th St, Gardena 16832 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 16805 Merit Ave, Gardena 16826 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 801 W 169th St, Gardena 16804 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 16810 Merit Ave, Gardena 16844 Merit Ave, Gardena 16823 Merit Ave, Gardena 16824 Merit Ave, Gardena 16815 Merit Ave, Gardena 755 W 169th St, Gardena 16806 Merit Ave, Gardena 16816 Merit Ave, Gardena 16834 Merit Ave, Gardena 749 W 169th St, Gardena 16826 Merit Ave, Gardena 16850 Merit Ave, Gardena 16827 S Orchard Ave, Gardena 16853 S Orchard Ave, Gardena

Nearby ZIP codes for 16809 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 16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

The development at 16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was built in 1957.

What is the total square footage of 16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 has a total of 1,364 square feet.

When was 16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 last sold and what was the sale price?

16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was last sold on 03/06/2012 for $304,000.

What is the assessed value of 16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 is currently assessed at $389,469.

What are the property taxes for 16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

The property taxes for 16809 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 total $4,624.

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