1940 W 161st St, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1940 W 161st St, Gardena, CA 90247

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,195 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.155 acres (6,767 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$290,000 (May 2012)
Tax Bill$4,988 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4066-005-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4066-005-017

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,195 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,767 sqft (0.155 acres)
Lot Dimensions82 ft deep x 82 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1940 W 161ST ST
CityGARDENA
StateCA
Zip90247-3608
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeGAR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 18454 LOT 13
Legal Subdivision18454
Legal Tract18454
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionINGLEWOOD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract603301

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1940 W 161ST ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-3608
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 20, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2012789519
Last Transfer DateJul 21, 2023
Transfer Doc0000779584
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateNov 13, 2023
Property Address1940 W 161ST ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-3608
Document Number0000779584
Map ReferenceMB 457 PG 29&30
Instrument DateJul 21, 2023
Instrument23-0779584
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2023

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
Address1940 W 161ST ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-3608

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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
2025$4,988.00 (+4.61%)$375,768 (+4.04%) Land $257,485 Building $118,283
2023$4,768.00 (+5.09%)$361,179 Land $247,488 Building $113,691
2022$4,537.00

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 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

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 794 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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