1903 W 159th St, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1903 W 159th St, Gardena, CA 90247

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,846 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,199 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$190,000 (Jul 1997)
Tax Bill$4,146 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2025 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4066-008-029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4066-008-029

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,846 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialGravel
Lot Area5,199 sqft (0.119 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 52 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1903 W 159TH ST
CityGARDENA
StateCA
Zip90247-3603
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeGAR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 21005 LOT 4
Legal Subdivision21005
Legal Tract21005
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionINGLEWOOD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract603301

Owner

1903 W 159th St is owned by a company that bought it in July 1997.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address1903 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-3603
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
E MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC
Sep 17, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 23, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 18, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number19971090749
Prior Transfer DateJun 11, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0001090747
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address1903 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-3603
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1903 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-3603

Mortgage

Document Number0000979003
DateJun 22, 2021
Instrument21-0979003
Lender
NameE MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSANTA ANA, CA 92701
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateSep 17, 2025
Property Address1903 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-3603
Document Number0000641588
Map ReferenceMB 553 PG 43&44
Instrument DateSep 8, 2025
Instrument25-0641588
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 1, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address1903 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-3603

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address1903 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-3603
Document Number0000107110
Instrument DateJan 23, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1903 W 159TH ST GARDENA CA 902473603, GARDENA, CA 90247-3603

Mortgage

Document Number0000107110
DateFeb 1, 2018
Instrument107110
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressIRVING, TX 75063
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 31, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1903 W 159th St was $4,146.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityGardena City
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$309,424 (+2%) Land $228,004 Building $81,420
2025$4,146.00 Homeowner's exemption$303,358 Land $223,534 Building $79,824
2023$3,864.00 (+5.11%) Homeowner's exemption$291,579 Land $214,854 Building $76,725
2022$3,676.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1903 W 159th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1903 W 159th St 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 RiskNot 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 SystemGSWC - SOUTHWEST
private · serves 277,740 people · EPA ID CA1910155
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 702 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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