12816 Van Ness Ave, Gardena, CA 90249 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 12816 Van Ness Ave, Gardena, CA 90249

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Store
Details34 bd · 1 ba · 6,375 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.3 acres (13,064 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$200,000 (Jun 1994)
Tax Bill$13,472 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4061-001-029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4061-001-029
Alternative APN
  • 4061001011

Interior

Bedrooms34 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area6,375 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1959
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area13,064 sqft (0.3 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address12816 VAN NESS AVE
CityGARDENA
StateCA
Zip90249
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Store
Local Zoning CodeGAC3
Legal DescriptionFOR DESC SEE ASSESSORS MAPS POR OF NE 1/4 OF SEC 14 T3S R14W
Legal Range14W
Legal Township03S
Legal Section14
Legal Block2
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionINGLEWOOD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract602601

Owner

12816 Van Ness Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since June 1994.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address115 N CANYON VIEW DR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049-2721
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 27, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 27, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number19941218902
Prior Transfer DateJun 3, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0001218903
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateFeb 25, 2019
Property Address12816 VAN NESS AVE, GARDENA, CA 90249
Document Number0000164057
Instrument DateJan 17, 2019
Instrument164057
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address115 N CANYON VIEW DR LOS ANGELES CA 900492721, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049-2721

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12816 Van Ness Ave was $13,472.

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$828,493 (+2%) Land $519,916 Building $308,577
2025$13,472.00$812,249 Land $509,722 Building $302,527
2023$12,615.00 (+4.53%)$780,711 Land $489,930 Building $290,781
2022$12,068.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12816 Van Ness Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 12816 Van Ness Ave 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 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 755 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
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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