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16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Information

16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena
Alternate address(es) 16915 S Merit Ave
Zip code 90247
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Harbor Gateway North

Sales & Tax Overview for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena

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Sale date 08/03/2012
Sale price $349,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,043

Lot & Building Information for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena

Building sqft 1,388
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.172
Units 1
Year built 1957
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Suburban (RS)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena

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About 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was built in 1957 and has a total of 1,388 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $211,702, the tax amount paid for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 is $2,513.

When was 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 last sold and what was the last sale price?

16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was last sold in 08/03/2012 for $349,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/03/2012 $349,000
05/18/2012 $270,000
08/14/1998 $178,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/03/2012 Grant Deed
(Special proceessing - Single parcel sale)
06/11/2012 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
05/18/2012 Trustees Deed
04/09/2012 Notice of Trustees Sale
04/09/2012 Substitution Trustee
03/05/2012 Assignment Trust Deed
06/13/2011 Notice Default
09/28/2005 Deed
09/26/2005 Document Number Not Used
03/11/2004 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $2,514
Current property tax $3,043
Market value $211,702
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 16915 Merit Avenue, 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 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $211,702 1.1874 $2,514 +0.95%
2024-2025 $207,552 1.1997 $2,490 +2.03%
2023-2024 $203,483 1.1994 $2,441 +4.97%
2022-2023 $199,494 1.1655 $2,325 +1.18%
2021-2022 $195,583 1.1752 $2,298 -1.08%

Permits for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
12/19/2012
             
             
             
             
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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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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2, X (See more on map)
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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)
Gardena Elementary School 4 Public K-5 469 0.34
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.48
Ambler Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 501 1.01
Denker Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 672 1.02
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.07

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Environmental Charter Middle School 6 Charter 6-8 349 0.22
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.48
Robert E. Peary Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,164 0.75
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.07
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.08

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Moneta Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 30 0.79
Gardena Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,560 0.90
New Millennium Secondary 5 Charter 9-12 151 0.90
Harbor Gateway Prep Academy NR Private 9-12 13 1.06
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.07

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Neighbors for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena

Here are the neighbors for 16915 Merit Avenue, Gardena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
16929 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,356 06/04/2010
16911 Merit Ave, Gardena 1,700 10/30/2008
812 W 169th Pl, Gardena 1,600
16919 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 2,670 04/01/2025 $915,000
16923 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 2,236 11/21/2012
16931 Merit Ave, Gardena 1,648 01/21/2022 $815,000
16930 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 1,489 03/05/2014
804 W 169th Pl, Gardena 2,080 06/29/2009
16937 Merit Ave, Gardena 1,778
16907 Merit Ave, Gardena 1,364 04/11/2014 $475,000
805 W 169th Pl, Gardena 1,356 12/06/2024
16921 Merit Ave, Gardena 1,850 12/16/2011
16912 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 4,866 11/10/2021
16916 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 4,866 05/07/2020
16901 Merit Ave, Gardena 1,260 06/25/2013 $330,000
801 W 169th Pl, Gardena 1,923 03/04/1997
808 W 169th Pl, Gardena 1,536
16927 Merit Ave, Gardena 1,574 11/05/2004 $410,004
16941 Merit Ave, Gardena 2,028 01/14/2022 $1,086,000
16920 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 4,866 05/12/2021

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