Los Angeles County property record for 16850 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,248 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,482 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6121-009-035 |
| Primary APN | 6121-009-035 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,725 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,248 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|
| Street Address | 16850 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 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | 23029 |
| Legal Tract | 23029 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 291220 |
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 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16850 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20141397862 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001989408 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $594,544 (+2%) Land $443,644 Building $150,900 | |
| 2025 | $7,482.00 (+3.17%) | $582,888 (+4.04%) Land $434,946 Building $147,942 |
| 2023 | $7,252.00 (+4.74%) | $560,256 Land $418,057 Building $142,199 |
| 2022 | $6,924.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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.
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 |
| 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.
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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures