16824 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 16824 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.162 acres (7,044 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$183,000 (Mar 1999)
Tax Bill	$3,913 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2019 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6121-009-039`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6121-009-039`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,364 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,044 sqft (0.162 acres)
Lot Dimensions	113 ft deep x 61 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16824 MERIT AVE
City	GARDENA
State	CA
Zip	90247-5610
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LAR1
Legal Description	TRACT # 23029 LOT 19
Legal Subdivision	23029
Legal Tract	23029
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	291220

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 Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	16824 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 27, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RIGHT CHOICE MORTGAGE INC
Dec 28, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MICHIGAN MUTUAL INC
Dec 28, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO.
May 8, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
May 8, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 18, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 18, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	1999447682
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 17, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc	0001881633
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	16824 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001450372
Date	Dec 27, 2019
Instrument	19-1450372

Lender

Name	RIGHT CHOICE MORTGAGE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	92600

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2035

December 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2020
Property Address	16824 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610
Document Number	0001737587
Map Reference	MB 613 PG 86-88
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2020
Instrument	20-1737587
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	16824 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610

Mortgage

Document Number	0001737588
Date	Dec 28, 2020
Instrument	20-1737588

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN MUTUAL INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2020
Property Address	16824 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610
Document Number	0001737589
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2020
Instrument	1737589
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 5, 2021
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	16824 MERIT AVE GARDENA CA 902475610, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 8, 2020
Property Address	16824 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610
Document Number	0000508535
Instrument Date	Mar 18, 2020
Instrument	508535
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 28, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	16824 MERIT AVE GARDENA CA 902475610, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 8, 2020
Property Address	16824 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610
Document Number	0000508536
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2020
Instrument	508536
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 28, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	16824 MERIT AVE GARDENA CA 902475610, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Los Angeles City
Unified School District	Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$292,598 (+2%) Land $202,427 Building $90,171
2025	$3,913.00 (+3.71%) Homeowner's exemption	$286,861 (+4.04%) Land $198,458 Building $88,403
2023	$3,773.00 (+4.54%) Homeowner's exemption	$275,723 Land $190,752 Building $84,971
2022	$3,609.00

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 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 System	LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067
Water Source	Surface water
Lead	4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2018
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 788 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
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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