Charming home on a quiet street in central Gardena! Feast your eyes on this fresh exterior paint scheme and lush landscaping! Upon entry, you're greeted by flowing laminate floors that lead to a back sunroom with tons of natural light. The large kitchen has been upgraded with a beautiful new backsplash and a powder room tucked behind it. All three expansive bedrooms offer ample closet space to hold all your clothes and toys. Bath time is a tranquil experience in this upgraded bathroom, complete with new fixtures, vanity, and tile work, including a classic subway tile tub surround! Entertainers will love the backyard, equipped with a wood deck where you can host BBQs or use as a private zen space! New garage door as well! Close to Purche Ave Elementary, SpaceX, Target, Rowley Park, and the 105 freeway for easy commuting! Come take a look today! Vouchers for range and microhood to be issued at close of escrow.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
5,301 sq ftLot Size
$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by POLLY WATTS•DRE #00895696• Wedgewood Homes Realty
Bought with Dustin Cumming•DRE #01892978• Hilton & Hyland
Must see. .hardwood floors, newer roof, copper plumbing, brand new water heater, Gas stove stays, Brinks alarm system, 2-car garage with new roll up door and genie remotes, private back yard, plenty of closet & cabinet space, friendly neighborhood, nice ocean breeze only 11 miles from beach, freeway close (110, 405 & 105) Go Direct. Seller will select all services. All offers must include valid lenders pre-qual letter
Public Records
Dec 4, 1990
Sold
$174,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,932 (+2.4%)
$502,918 + $125,728
$628,646
2024
$7,749 (+1.8%)
$502,918 + $125,728
$628,646
2023
$7,610 (+5.3%)
$493,057 + $123,263
$616,320
2022
$7,229 (+1.1%)
$483,390 + $120,847
$604,237
2021
$7,153 (−0.8%)
$473,912 + $118,478
$592,390
2020
$7,211 (+4.2%)
$464,620 + $116,155
$580,775
2019
$6,920 (+24.4%)
$459,856 + $114,964
$574,820
2018
$5,564 (+26.0%)
$450,840 + $112,710
$563,550
2017
$4,415 (+2.5%)
$275,511 + $73,621
$349,132
2016
$4,308 (+1.7%)
$275,511 + $73,621
$349,132
2015
$4,237
$270,109 + $72,178
$342,287
2014
$4,237 (−0.4%)
$260,841 + $69,702
$330,543
2012
$4,255 (+3.6%)
$259,663 + $69,387
$329,050
2011
$4,106 (+2.1%)
$254,572 + $68,027
$322,599
2010
$4,021 (+4.5%)
$249,581 + $66,694
$316,275
2009
$3,848 (−28.2%)
$242,800 + $60,700
$303,500
2008
$5,358
$242,800 + $60,700
$303,500
Tax history for 12923 Ruthelen St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,932 (+2.4%)
$502,918 + $125,728
$628,646
2024
$7,749 (+1.8%)
$502,918 + $125,728
$628,646
2023
$7,610 (+5.3%)
$493,057 + $123,263
$616,320
2022
$7,229 (+1.1%)
$483,390 + $120,847
$604,237
2021
$7,153 (−0.8%)
$473,912 + $118,478
$592,390
2020
$7,211 (+4.2%)
$464,620 + $116,155
$580,775
2019
$6,920 (+24.4%)
$459,856 + $114,964
$574,820
2018
$5,564 (+26.0%)
$450,840 + $112,710
$563,550
2017
$4,415 (+2.5%)
$275,511 + $73,621
$349,132
2016
$4,308 (+1.7%)
$275,511 + $73,621
$349,132
2015
$4,237
$270,109 + $72,178
$342,287
2014
$4,237 (−0.4%)
$260,841 + $69,702
$330,543
2012
$4,255 (+3.6%)
$259,663 + $69,387
$329,050
2011
$4,106 (+2.1%)
$254,572 + $68,027
$322,599
2010
$4,021 (+4.5%)
$249,581 + $66,694
$316,275
2009
$3,848 (−28.2%)
$242,800 + $60,700
$303,500
2008
$5,358
$242,800 + $60,700
$303,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,303 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,116
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4061008020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 29, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential Zone
The R-1 single-family residential zone is intended as a low density residential district of single-family homes with one dwelling per lot and customary accessory buildings considered harmonious with low density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Oct 4, 2008 • Final
Electrical
Perform electrical work for a kitchen remodel.
Electrical
Kitchen
Jul 7, 2008 • Final
Electrical
Install or repair electrical outlets and switches in a house.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Remodeled
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Sun
Flooring Information
Carpet, Laminated, Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Glass Door(s)
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Ceiling Fan, Crown Moldings, Recessed Lighting
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Blockwall
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wood
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Size Dimensions: 53 x 100
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: East
Parcel Number: 4061008020
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Peary
High School: Gardena
High School District: Los Angeles Unified
Elementary School 2: OTHER
Middle Or Junior School 2: PEARY
High School 2: GARDEN2
Location Information
Latitude: 33.91464200
Longitude: -118.31253800
Directions: From Van Ness Ave turn Rt onto 135th St. Travel .2 miles to Wilton and turn Lt. Travel .2 miles to 132nd and turn Rt. Travel 500 Ft to Ruthelen St and turn Lt. the house is up the st on the Lt side.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: GAR1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,116
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,303 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4061008020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 7
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 7
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: POLLY
List Agent Last Name: WATTS
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: MAXIM PROPERTIES
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Dustin
Buyer Agent Last Name: Cumming
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Hilton & Hyland
Around this home
Schools
Purche Avenue Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Robert E. Peary Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Gardena Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gardena, CA • 90249
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 6.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$779,000 – $943,000
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