Los Angeles County property record for 17123 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,835 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6121-015-008 |
| Primary APN | 6121-015-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,744 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 | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 17123 MERIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARDENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90247-5823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LARS |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 22322 LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | 22322 |
| Legal Tract | 22322 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 291220 |
17123 Merit Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2015.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17123 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013621670 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000093993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 17123 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5823 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORABGE COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17123 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5823 |
| Document Number | 0001658085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1658085 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17123 Merit Ave was $5,835.
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 | $452,169 (+2%) Land $361,613 Building $90,556 | |
| 2025 | $5,835.00 | $443,304 Land $354,523 Building $88,781 |
| 2023 | $5,617.00 (+4.7%) | $426,092 Land $340,757 Building $85,335 |
| 2022 | $5,365.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17123 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 17123 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.
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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