17332 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 17332 Merit Ave, Gardena, CA 90247

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.144 acres (6,270 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$183,000 (Nov 1998)
Tax Bill	$3,833 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Reverse Mortgage Aug 2019 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6121-016-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6121-016-008`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,368 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	6,270 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions	112 ft deep x 54 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17332 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 61
Legal Subdivision	25307
Legal Tract	25307
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	61
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	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	17332 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 28, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage SYNERGY ONE LENDING
Aug 23, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 23, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 9, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 9, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	19982049100
Last Transfer Date	Feb 14, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000242993
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2020
Property Address	17332 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0000242993
Map Reference	MB 665 PG 27-29
Instrument Date	Feb 14, 2020
Instrument	20-0242993
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	PLACER 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	17332 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827

Mortgage

Document Number	0000242994
Date	Feb 28, 2020
Instrument	20-0242994

Lender

Name	SYNERGY ONE LENDING
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Reverse Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.83%
Type Change Date	Mar 1, 2021
Index	1-Year LIBOR

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 23, 2019
Property Address	17332 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0000849326
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2019
Instrument	849326
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 27, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	17332 MERIT AVE GARDENA CA 902475827, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 23, 2019
Property Address	17332 MERIT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827
Document Number	0000849325
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2019
Instrument	849325
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 27, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	17332 MERIT AVE GARDENA CA 902475827, GARDENA, CA 90247-5827

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		$292,598 (+2%) Land $194,752 Building $97,846
2025	$3,833.00 (+3.51%) Homeowner's exemption	$286,862 (+4.04%) Land $190,934 Building $95,928
2023	$3,703.00 (+4.63%) Homeowner's exemption	$275,725 Land $183,521 Building $92,204
2022	$3,539.00

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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