17308 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 17308 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,395 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.131 acres (5,698 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,581 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6121-016-009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6121-016-009`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,395 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	5,698 sqft (0.131 acres)
Lot Dimensions	102 ft deep x 55 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17308 MERIT AVE
City	GARDENA
State	CA
Zip	90247-5827
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LAR1
Legal Description	TRACT # 25307 LOT 62
Legal Subdivision	25307
Legal Tract	25307
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	62
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	291220

Owner

17308 Merit Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.

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	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	6172 NAPA CIR, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-6112
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage COMMERCIAL LOAN CORPORATION
Sep 15, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer
Sep 10, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer FIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT
Aug 23, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	17308 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6172 NAPA CIR, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-6112

Mortgage

Document Number	0001384135
Date	Sep 10, 2021
Instrument	21-1384135

Lender

Name	COMMERCIAL LOAN CORPORATION
Type	Lending Institution
Address	NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

September 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 15, 2021
Property Address	17308 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0001412524
Map Reference	MB 665 PG 27&28
Instrument Date	Sep 2, 2021
Instrument	21-1412524
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6172 NAPA CIR, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-6112

September 2021: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 10, 2021
Property Address	17308 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0001384136
Map Reference	MB 665 PG 27&28
Instrument Date	Aug 17, 2021
Instrument	21-1384136
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT

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
Address	2101 60TH AVE NW, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335-7535

August 2021: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 23, 2021
Property Address	17308 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0001291893
Map Reference	MB 665 PG 27&28
Instrument Date	Aug 2, 2021
Instrument	21-1291893
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6172 NAPA CIR, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-6112

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 17308 Merit Ave was $1,581 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$99,212 (+2%) Land $41,477 Building $57,735
2025	$1,581.00 Homeowner's exemption	$97,267 Land $40,664 Building $56,603
2023	$1,531.00 (+4.15%) Homeowner's exemption	$93,492 Land $39,086 Building $54,406
2022	$1,470.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 17308 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 17308 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 456 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, WeLink Communications.

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