3261 Independence Ave, South Gate, CA 90280 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 3261 Independence Ave, South Gate, CA 90280

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Store
Details4,050 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.063 acres (2,735 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$250,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$4,386 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6211-005-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6211-005-003

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area4,050 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area2,735 sqft (0.063 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address3261 INDEPENDENCE AVE
CitySOUTH GATE
StateCA
Zip90280-2313
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Store
Local Zoning CodeSGCM*
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 3254 LOT 295
Legal Subdivision3254
Legal Tract3254
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number295
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract535701

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address221 N SYCAMORE ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701-4805
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022475179
Prior Transfer DateSep 8, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0002658591
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMay 2, 2022
Property Address3261 INDEPENDENCE AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2313
Document Number0000475179
Map ReferenceMB 35 PG 84
Instrument DateApr 26, 2022
Instrument22-0475179
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address245 MAGNET, IRVINE, CA 92618-0879

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$270,606 (+2%) Land $227,310 Building $43,296
2025$4,386.00 (+10.17%)$265,301 (+4.04%) Land $222,853 Building $42,448
2023$3,981.00 (+147.88%)$255,000 Land $214,200 Building $40,800
2022$1,606.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOUTH GATE-CITY, WATER DEPT.
serves 88,544 people · EPA ID CA1910152
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 795 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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