1227 W 159th St, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1227 W 159th St, Gardena, CA 90247

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,102 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$560,000 (Nov 2005)
Tax Bill$9,504 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Transfer
Jun 2023 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6113-007-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6113-007-014

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,360 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,102 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions102 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1227 W 159TH ST
CityGARDENA
StateCA
Zip90247-4321
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeGAR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 11442 LOT 13
Legal Subdivision11442
Legal Tract11442
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionINGLEWOOD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract603101

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1227 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4321
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 16, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 16, 2023Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Sep 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jul 28, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
OWNING CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 30, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 21, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20052912425
Prior Transfer DateMar 21, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000785367
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJun 16, 2023
Property Address1227 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4321
Document Number0000398281
Map ReferenceMB 252 PG 36&37
Instrument DateJun 14, 2023
Instrument23-0398281
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1227 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4321

June 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJun 16, 2023
Property Address1227 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4321
Document Number0000398280
Map ReferenceMB 252 PG 36&37
Instrument DateJun 14, 2023
Instrument23-0398280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1227 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4321

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address1227 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4321
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2021
Title CompanyORABGE COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1227 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4321

Mortgage

Document Number0001348540
DateSep 2, 2021
Instrument21-1348540
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueSep 1, 2036

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address1227 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4321
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000844257
DateJul 28, 2020
Instrument20-0844257
Lender
NameOWNING CORPORATION
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressORANGE, CA 92868
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueAug 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityGardena City
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$780,576 (+2%) Land $624,468 Building $156,108
2025$9,504.00 (+4.2%) Homeowner's exemption$765,272 (+4.04%) Land $612,224 Building $153,048
2023$9,121.00 (+11.38%) Homeowner's exemption$735,557 (+8.17%) Land $588,451 Building $147,106
2022$8,189.00 Homeowner's exemption$680,000 Land $595,000 Building $85,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGSWC - SOUTHWEST
private · serves 277,740 people · EPA ID CA1910155
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 748 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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