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$717,048$643 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $552,500 on Feb 27, 2018

12923 RUTHELEN ST

GARDENA, CA 90249
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,116 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$717K
$654K low$780K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$552,500 · Feb 27, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,932 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$641,218 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$512,976
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,242
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$628,646

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(10)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Purche Avenue ElementaryD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Peary Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Gardena Senior High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Los Angeles Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90249These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.390

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,013
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,648 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,002
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,540
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

12923 Ruthelen St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 66% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Gardena
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Los Angeles County

What homes are worth in Gardena 90249

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$393K$1M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Gardena 90249.

How it measures up in Gardena 90249

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gardena 90249.

Estimated value$717,048
CheaperTypical $751,587Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$643
CheaperTypical $557Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,116 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,324 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 12923 Ruthelen St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGardenaGardena 90249Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$717,04843% of homes35% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64386% of homes79% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,116 ft²21% of homes24% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac19% of homes19% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than195548% of homes64% of homes47% of homes

About 12923 Ruthelen St

How much is 12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA is $717,048 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $654,364 to $779,732. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA last sell?

12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA last sold on Feb 27, 2018 for $552,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA?

12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,116 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA built?

12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA?

12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA is assigned to Purche Avenue Elementary (elementary), rated D+; Peary Middle School (middle), rated D; Gardena Senior High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Los Angeles Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA compare to other homes in Gardena 90249?

Among the 6,322 homes in Gardena 90249, it is worth more than 35% of them ($717,048 against a typical $751,587), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($643 against a typical $557), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,116 ft² against a typical 1,324 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1955 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12923 Ruthelen St, Gardena, CA was $7,932. The county assessed it at $641,218.

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