Los Angeles County property record for 1221 W 159th St, Gardena, CA 90247
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,128 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,829 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6113-007-015 |
| Primary APN | 6113-007-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,128 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1221 W 159TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARDENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90247-4321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GAR1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 11442 LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | 11442 |
| Legal Tract | 11442 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | INGLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 603101 |
1221 W 159th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2014.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 751 W 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4220 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996503752 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000198019 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 W 159th St was $3,829.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Gardena City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $277,866 (+2%) Land $180,109 Building $97,757 | |
| 2025 | $3,829.00 | $272,419 Land $176,578 Building $95,841 |
| 2023 | $3,595.00 (+5.06%) | $261,842 Land $169,722 Building $92,120 |
| 2022 | $3,422.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1221 W 159th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1221 W 159th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GSWC - SOUTHWEST private · serves 277,740 people · EPA ID CA1910155 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 748 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WeLink Communications Fixed Wireless | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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