Los Angeles County property record for 16942 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,101 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $261,000 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,003 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6121-013-001 |
| Primary APN | 6121-013-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 | 5,101 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 16942 MERIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARDENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90247-5613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 23029 LOT 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | 23029 |
| Legal Tract | 23029 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 291220 |
16942 Merit Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2002.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16942 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002823833 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000974039 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 16942 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5613 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001723484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1723484 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16942 Merit Ave was $5,003 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $393,262 (+2%) Land $269,711 Building $123,551 | |
| 2025 | $5,003.00 Homeowner's exemption | $385,552 Land $264,423 Building $121,129 |
| 2023 | $4,837.00 (+4.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $370,582 Land $254,156 Building $116,426 |
| 2022 | $4,619.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16942 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.
The area around 16942 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 |
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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.
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