16826 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 16826 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,018 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$585,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill	$8,424 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6121-009-038`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6121-009-038`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,260 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	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,018 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 53 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16826 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 18
Legal Subdivision	23029
Legal Tract	23029
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	291220

Owner

16826 Merit Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2018.

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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	16826 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
May 8, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jun 27, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 7, 2016
Deed Document Number	2018641260
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 4, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0000386409
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	16826 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16826 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610

Mortgage

Document Number	0001428026
Date	Nov 10, 2020
Instrument	20-1428026

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	16826 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN CO LA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000417801
Date	May 8, 2019
Instrument	19-0417801

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

June 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jun 27, 2018
Property Address	16826 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610
Document Number	0000641260
Map Reference	MB 613 PG 86-88
Instrument Date	May 31, 2018
Instrument	18-0641260
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Notice of Default Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	16826 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610

Mortgage

Document Number	0000641261
Date	Jun 27, 2018
Instrument	18-0641261

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16826 Merit Ave was $8,424.

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		$678,937 (+2%) Land $543,152 Building $135,785
2025	$8,424.00	$665,625 Land $532,502 Building $133,123
2023	$8,158.00 (+4.78%)	$639,779 Land $511,825 Building $127,954
2022	$7,786.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 16826 Merit Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 16826 Merit 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 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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