Los Angeles County property record for 3243 W 157th St, Gardena, CA 90249
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,876 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,522 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Feb 2026 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4070-016-018 |
| Primary APN | 4070-016-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,876 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 86 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3243 W 157TH ST |
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| City | GARDENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90249-4407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR1YY |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 12340 LOT 159 |
| Legal Subdivision | 12340 |
| Legal Tract | 12340 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | INGLEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 603702 |
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3243 W 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90249-4407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Correction Deed · Conventional Mortgage UNIFY FINANCIAL FCU |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNIFY FINANCIAL FCU |
| Jul 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIFY FINANCIAL FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000204768 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3243 W 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90249-4407 |
| Document Number | 0000089885 |
| Map Reference | MB 266 PG 34&35 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 26-0089885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3243 W 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90249-4407 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3243 W 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90249-4407 |
| Document Number | 0000089884 |
| Map Reference | MB 266 PG 34&35 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 26-0089884 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3243 W 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90249-4407 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3243 W 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90249-4407 |
| Document Number | 0000204768 |
| Map Reference | MB 266 PG 34&35 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0204768 |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3243 W 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90249-4407 |
| Document Number | 0000204769 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0204769 |
| Name | UNIFY FINANCIAL FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TORRANCE, CA 90501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 3243 W 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90249-4407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000795110 |
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| Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18-0795110 |
| Name | UNIFY FINANCIAL FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TORRANCE, CA 90501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 3243 W 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90249-4407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000729395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0729395 |
| Name | UNIFY FINANCIAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TORRANCE, CA 90501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Secondary School District | Centinela Valley Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lawndale Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $312,353 (+2%) Land $62,910 Building $249,443 | |
| 2025 | $4,522.00 (+11.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $306,232 (+4.04%) Land $61,677 Building $244,555 |
| 2023 | $4,050.00 (+1.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $294,342 Land $59,283 Building $235,059 |
| 2022 | $4,001.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GSWC - SOUTHWEST private · serves 277,740 people · EPA ID CA1910155 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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 |
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