Los Angeles County property record for 701 W 159th St, Gardena, CA 90247
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,553 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,209 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,768 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6120-013-024 |
| Primary APN | 6120-013-024 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,553 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,209 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 701 W 159TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARDENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90247-4505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 17942 LOT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | 17942 |
| Legal Tract | 17942 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 291210 |
701 W 159th St is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 94-514 OHEPIO PL, WAIPAHU, HI 96797-2728 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000079212 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 701 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4505 |
| Document Number | 0000261797 |
| Map Reference | MB 441 PG 12-15 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0261797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 701 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4505 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 701 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4505 |
| Document Number | 0000882156 |
| Map Reference | MB 441 PG 12-15 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0882156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 701 W 159TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90247-4505 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 W 159th St was $10,768, up 628.1% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $877,200 (+2%) Land $614,040 Building $263,160 | |
| 2025 | $10,768.00 (+628.06%) | $860,000 Land $602,000 Building $258,000 |
| 2024 | $1,479.00 (+1.79%) | |
| 2023 | $1,453.00 (+4.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,663 Land $34,846 Building $52,817 |
| 2022 | $1,396.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 701 W 159th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 701 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 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 | LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 656 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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