17315 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 17315 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,243 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.117 acres (5,116 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$790,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$10,477 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Transfer Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6121-016-013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6121-016-013`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,243 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	5,116 sqft (0.117 acres)
Lot Dimensions	87 ft deep x 58 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17315 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 66
Legal Subdivision	25307
Legal Tract	25307
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	66
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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	17315 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Nov 30, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW WAVE LENDING GROUP INC
Jul 18, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jul 9, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20211762049
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 18, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0001762048
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2021
Property Address	17315 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0001762048
Map Reference	MB 665 PG 27-29
Instrument Date	Nov 18, 2021
Instrument	21-1762048
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 10, 2021
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

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	17315 MERIT AVENUE, COMPTON, CA 90224

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2021
Property Address	17315 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0001762049
Map Reference	MB 665 PG 27-29
Instrument Date	Nov 4, 2021
Instrument	21-1762049
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 10, 2021
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17315 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827

Mortgage

Document Number	0001762050
Date	Nov 30, 2021
Instrument	21-1762050

Lender

Name	NEW WAVE LENDING GROUP INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	17315 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000719379
Date	Jul 18, 2018
Instrument	18-0719379

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 3, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2019
Property Address	17315 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0000660891
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2019
Instrument	660891
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 16, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	17315 MERIT AVE GARDENA CA 902475827, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827

Mortgage

Document Number	660892
Date	Jul 9, 2019
Instrument	660892

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 8, 2049

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		$855,118 (+2%) Land $684,095 Building $171,023
2025	$10,477.00 (+3.15%)	$838,352 (+4.04%) Land $670,682 Building $167,670
2023	$10,157.00 (+4.81%)	$805,800 Land $644,640 Building $161,160
2022	$9,691.00

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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