17311 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 17311 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.128 acres (5,588 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$422,500 (May 2010)
Tax Bill	$7,001 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6121-016-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6121-016-012`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,332 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	5,588 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions	94 ft deep x 59 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17311 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 65
Legal Subdivision	25307
Legal Tract	25307
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	65
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	291220

Owner

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 Record
Mailing Address	17311 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Person

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 14, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOS ANGELES POLICE FCU
Sep 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jan 31, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS
Nov 6, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOS ANGELES POLICE CU
Dec 27, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 20, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 20, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 20, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2010690898
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 17, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0001139946
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	17311 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17311 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827

Mortgage

Document Number	0001167371
Date	Dec 14, 2022
Instrument	22-1167371

Lender

Name	LOS ANGELES POLICE FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	VAN NUYS, CA 91406

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Dec 15, 2032

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	17311 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17311 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827

Mortgage

Document Number	0001123368
Date	Sep 17, 2020
Instrument	20-1123368

Lender

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

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	325 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	17311 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0000147316
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 18, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	17311 MERIT AVE GARDENA CA 902475827, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827

Mortgage

Document Number	0000147316
Date	Feb 6, 2020
Instrument	147316

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 5, 2050

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	17311 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0001229585
Instrument Date	Nov 6, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2019
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	17311 MERIT AVE GARDENA CA 902475827, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827

Mortgage

Document Number	0001229585
Date	Nov 13, 2019
Instrument	1229585

Lender

Name	LOS ANGELES POLICE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	VAN NUYS, CA 91406

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Nov 12, 2029

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	17311 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0000026514
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2017
Title Company	TSI TITLE COMPANY/CA INC, TSI TITLE CO/CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	17311 MERIT AVE GARDENA CA 902475827, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827

Mortgage

Document Number	0000026514
Date	Jan 9, 2017
Instrument	26514

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 8, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$556,266 (+2%) Land $368,258 Building $188,008
2025	$7,001.00 (+3.57%)	$545,360 (+4.04%) Land $361,038 Building $184,322
2023	$6,760.00 (+4.76%)	$524,184 Land $347,019 Building $177,165
2022	$6,453.00

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

Flood

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

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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