538 E 157th St, Gardena, CA 90248 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 538 E 157th St, Gardena, CA 90248 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Square Footage1,782 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,038 sqft (0.116 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$288,000 (2010)
Tax Bill$5,076.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6125-010-008

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,782 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area5,038 sqft (0.116 acres)
Depth X Width95 ft x 53 ft Depth x Width

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address538 E 157TH ST
CityGARDENA
StateCA
Zip90248-2517
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 25083 LOT 35
Legal Subdivision25083
Legal Tract25083
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number35
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Minor Civil DivisionCOMPTON
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1016
Census Tract541003

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records · APN 6125-010-008

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address538 E 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90248-2517
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 20, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 20, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 10, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2010987511
Last Transfer DateJul 21, 2014
Transfer Doc0000783236
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address538 E 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90248-2517
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address538 E 157TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90248-2517

Mortgage

Document Number0001149531
DateSep 22, 2020
Instrument20-1149531
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHORSHAM, PA 19044
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$5,076.00 (+6.37%) Homeowner's exemption$368,964 (+4.04%) Land $141,179 Building $227,785
2023$4,772.00 (+4.99%) Homeowner's exemption$354,639 Land $135,698 Building $218,941
2022$4,545.00

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