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16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 - Property report

Also known as: 16939 Merit Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1957

Acreage

0.172

Sale price

$1,086,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
16941 Merit Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
Alternate address(es)
16939 Merit Ave
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.
2,028
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1957
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
01/14/2022
Sale price
$1,086,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,237
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Suburban (RS)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.172

Area overview

Walk score
55 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

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

Sales history for 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/14/2022 $1,086,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
11/05/2020 $575,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/14/2022 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX.XXX XXX
01/14/2022 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/14/2022 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
06/10/2021 Grant Deed XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX X
02/17/2021 Affidavit XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/29/2021 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX
01/29/2021 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X
11/05/2020 Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents
11/05/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/20/1994 Deed XXXXX, X X & X X XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 16941 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
$14,237
Current property tax
$14,886
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,199,027
Land value
$983,733
Building value
$215,294

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,175,518 1.1874 $13,958 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,152,470 1.1997 $13,826 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,129,874 1.1994 $13,552 +54.15%
2022-2023 $754,290 1.1655 $8,791 +27.54%
2021-2022 $586,500 1.1752 $6,893 +463.52%
2020-2021 $101,922 1.200129 $1,223 +6.33%
2019-2020 $97,967 1.174279 $1,150 +0.14%
2018-2019 $96,047 1.196 $1,149 +2.26%
2017-2018 $94,164 1.193 $1,123 +2.10%
2016-2017 $92,319 1.1918 $1,100 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 16941 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 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
12/08/2021
08/18/2021
08/05/2021
07/08/2021

*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
0.2, X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
Landslides and liquefaction map

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 0.38
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.52
Ambler Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 501 1.01
Denker Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 672 1.04
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.04
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.10
Joy Child Care NR Private PK, K-3 0 1.14
Joy Child Care NR Private PK, K-3 0 1.14
Amestoy Elementary School 6 Public K-5 682 1.29
One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 645 1.42
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Environmental Charter Middle School 6 Charter 6-8 349 0.26
St. Anthony Of Padua NR Private K-8 220 0.52
Robert E. Peary Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,164 0.77
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.04
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 7-12 88 1.06
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 6-12 120 1.08
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.10
Ralph Bunche Elementary School 5 Public K-8 248 1.65
Casimir Middle School 7 Public 6-8 618 1.90
Hamilton Adult Education Center NR Public 0 2.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Moneta Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 30 0.75
Gardena Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,560 0.86
New Millennium Secondary 5 Charter 9-12 151 0.86
Personal Coaching Systems / PCS #1 NR Private K-12 45 1.04
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 7-12 88 1.06
Pacific Lutheran High School NR Private 6-12 120 1.08
Saniku East West Language School NR Private K-10 80 1.10
Harbor Gateway Prep Academy NR Private 9-12 13 1.10
Hamilton Adult Education Center NR Public 0 2.06
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science 10 Public 9-12 672 2.13

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Neighbors for 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

16929 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 16911 Merit Ave, Gardena 16919 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 16923 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 16930 S Ainsworth St, Gardena 16931 Merit Ave, Gardena 16915 Merit Ave, Gardena 16930 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 17016 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 17207 Merit Ave, Gardena 16937 Merit Ave, Gardena 16907 Merit Ave, Gardena 16912 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 16916 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 16921 Merit Ave, Gardena 16901 Merit Ave, Gardena 17211 Merit Ave, Gardena 17201 Merit Ave, Gardena 16920 S Vermont Ave, Gardena 16927 Merit Ave, Gardena

Nearby ZIP codes for 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA

90003, Los Angeles County, 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 90304, Los Angeles County, CA 90501, Los Angeles County, CA 90504, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA 90746, Los Angeles County, CA 90747, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

The development at 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was built in 1957.

What is the total square footage of 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 has a total of 2,028 square feet.

When was 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 last sold and what was the sale price?

16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was last sold on 01/14/2022 for $1,086,000.

What is the assessed value of 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 is currently assessed at $1,175,518.

What are the property taxes for 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

The property taxes for 16941 Merit Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 total $13,958.

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