NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 E 157th St Gardena, CA 90248

West Compton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $788,000 - $813,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,790 Sq Ft
$446/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 02, 2018

Last sale price $483,000 $270 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,753/month

96 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • No HOA
  • Central Heating

About This Home

As of November 2018

Your opportunity is here to own this nice Residence in Gardena. This home offers 3 bedrooms 2 baths and a pool. Nice home that has an inviting front yard with lots of off street parking. Centrally located to shopping centers and major retail stores.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ericka Saenz

Century 21 Jervis & Associates License #01432189 Listed on: 06/05/2018

Century 21 Jervis & Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Lyric Armstrong

LA Realty & Development License #01833678

LA Realty & Development

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 5,389 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LCR1YY

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,790 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Built-In Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Paved Parking

Schools

  • Gardena Elementary School
  • Peary Middle School

Additional Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Tax Tract Number 26407
  • Assessor Parcel Number 6129022027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,933

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: No
  • Zoning: LCR1YY
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 6129022027
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1790.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 269.83
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Outside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gardena
  • Middle Or Junior School: Peary
  • Elementary School #2: GARDEN2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5389.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5410.01
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 26407

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2018
Closed on
Sep 29, 2018
Sold by
Akimoto John Masyuki
Bought by
Akimoto Blanca I
Seller's Agent
Ericka Saenz
Century 21 Jervis & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Lyric Armstrong
LA Realty & Development
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$483,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.62%
Current Estimated Value
$797,616

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$314,616
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.44%
Original Mortgage
$474,251
Outstanding Balance
$416,786
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$380,830

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2014
Sold by
Morales Luis and Portillo Carlota
Bought by
Mendez David A and Gonzalez Blanca I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,566
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2012
Sold by
Cruz Wilmer C
Bought by
Morales Luis and Portillo Carlota

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,660
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2004
Sold by
Gonzalez Martha
Bought by
Cruz Wilmer C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1999
Sold by
Gonzalez Martha and Cruz Wilmer C
Bought by
Cruz Wilmer C and Gonzalez Martha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,500
Interest Rate
7.1%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Akimoto Blanca I -- Pacific Coast Title
Ford Dolores $483,000 Pacific Coast Title
Mendez David A $300,000 Title 365
Morales Luis $280,000 Provident Title Company
Cruz Wilmer C -- United Title Company-La
Cruz Wilmer C -- United Title Company-La
Cruz Wilmer C -- United Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ford Dolores $474,251
Previous Owner Mendez David A $294,566
Previous Owner Morales Luis $268,660
Previous Owner Cruz Wilmer C $232,000
Previous Owner Cruz Wilmer C $138,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Off Market -- -- --
01/27/2025 01/27/25 For Rent -- -- --
11/02/2018 11/02/18 Sold $483,000 +0.6% $270 / Sq Ft
09/09/2018 09/09/18 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2018 08/07/18 For Sale $480,000 -0.6% $268 / Sq Ft
06/10/2018 06/10/18 Off Market $483,000 -- --
06/05/2018 06/05/18 For Sale $480,000 -- $268 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,933 $538,790 $361,984 $176,806
2024 $6,933 $528,227 $354,887 $173,340
2023 $6,811 $517,871 $347,929 $169,942
2022 $6,482 $507,717 $341,107 $166,610
2021 $6,411 $497,763 $334,419 $163,344
2020 $6,461 $492,660 $330,990 $161,670
2019 $6,207 $483,000 $324,500 $158,500
2018 $4,234 $316,876 $197,203 $119,673
2016 $4,035 $304,574 $189,547 $115,027
2015 $3,965 $300,000 $186,700 $113,300
2014 $3,875 $286,896 $105,844 $181,052
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ericka Saenz

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ericka Saenz

    Century 21 Jervis & Associates

    (562) 572-6436

    43 Total Sales

    Ericka Saenz
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  • Lyric Armstrong

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Lyric Armstrong

    LA Realty & Development

    (323) 251-7199

    1 Total Sale

    Lyric Armstrong
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: DW18133898

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 6129-022-027

California Los Angeles County Gardena 90248 West Compton

537 E 157th St, Gardena, CA

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