Los Angeles County property record for 5205 Katella Rd, South Gate, CA 90280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,848 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6221-021-002 |
| Primary APN | 6221-021-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,485 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 5205 KATELLA RD |
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| City | SOUTH GATE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90280-7031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SGR1YY |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 13311 LOT 76 |
| Legal Subdivision | 13311 |
| Legal Tract | 13311 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 536104 |
5205 Katella Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2017.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5205 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer OTHER |
| Aug 3, 2017 | Reverse Mortgage, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LIBERTY HM EQUITY SOLUTIONS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000913694 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5205 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031 |
| Document Number | 0000913694 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 913694 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5205 KATELLA RD SOUTH GATE CA 902807031, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031 |
| Document Type | Reverse Mortgage |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5205 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031 |
| Document Number | 0000876806 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 876806 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5205 KATELLA RD SOUTH GATE CA 902807031, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031 |
| Document Number | 876807 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 876807 |
| Name | LIBERTY HM EQUITY SOLUTIONS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 912 Months |
| Due | Aug 2, 2093 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.61% |
| Document Number | 876808, |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 876808 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
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| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 912 Months |
| Due | Aug 2, 2093 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.61% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5205 Katella Rd was $2,848 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.2% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | South Gate City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $194,707 (+2%) Land $77,877 Building $116,830 | |
| 2025 | $2,848.00 (+4.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $190,890 Land $76,350 Building $114,540 |
| 2024 | $2,732.00 (+1.67%) | |
| 2023 | $2,687.00 (+4.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $183,480 Land $73,386 Building $110,094 |
| 2022 | $2,567.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5205 Katella Rd in Zone X, where a levee reduces 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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 5205 Katella Rd 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 | SOUTH GATE-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 88,544 people · EPA ID CA1910152 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 687 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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