Los Angeles County property record for 242 E 157th St, Gardena, CA 90248 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
| Square Footage | 878 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,857 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $162,500 (2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,726.00 (2025) |
Source: Los Angeles County records · APN 6125-005-043
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 E 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90248-2511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FIDELITY FUNDING CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 03, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 03, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 01, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20021259524 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001247679 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 242 E 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90248-2511 |
| Document Number | 0001247679 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1247679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 242 E 157TH ST GARDENA CA 902482511, GARDENA, CA 90248-2511 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 242 E 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90248-2511 |
| Document Number | 0001247680 |
| Map Reference | MB543 PG21&22 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-1247680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 242 E 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90248-2511 |
| Document Number | 0001247681 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-1247681 |
| Name | UNITED FIDELITY FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2047 |
Source: Los Angeles County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,726.00 (+5.02%) | $344,728 (+4.04%) Land $194,771 Building $149,957 |
| 2023 | $4,500.00 (+4.99%) | $331,343 Land $187,208 Building $144,135 |
| 2022 | $4,286.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Los Angeles County (06037C), updated September 30, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 6125-005-043 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 878 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,857 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 110 ft x 53 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace Heating |
|---|
| Street Address | 242 E 157TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARDENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90248-2511 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 16391 LOT 54 |
| Legal Subdivision | 16391 |
| Legal Tract | 16391 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Minor Civil Division | COMPTON |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 541003 |
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