5209 Katella Rd, South Gate, CA 90280 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5209 Katella Rd, South Gate, CA 90280

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,475 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$295,000 (Jan 2013)
Tax Bill$5,039 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Line of Credit
Aug 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN6221-021-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6221-021-003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,468 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area5,475 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address5209 KATELLA RD
CitySOUTH GATE
StateCA
Zip90280-7031
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSGR1*
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 13311 LOT 77
Legal Subdivision13311
Legal Tract13311
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number77
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract536104

Owner

5209 Katella Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2013.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5209 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 13, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SCE FCU
Aug 1, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROYAL PACIFIC FUNDING CORP
Jun 1, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PARKSIDE LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 8, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 8, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201330427
Prior Transfer DateAug 15, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0002342256
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address5209 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 21, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE PIRT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5209 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000778530
DateNov 13, 2023
Instrument23-0778530
Lender
NameSCE FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressBALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueNov 12, 2043
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address5209 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000764927
DateAug 1, 2019
Instrument19-0764927
Lender
NameROYAL PACIFIC FUNDING CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOSTA MESA, CA 92626
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2049

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address5209 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031
Document Number0000616656
Instrument DateJun 1, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 12, 2020
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5209 KATELLA RD SOUTH GATE CA 902807031, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031

Mortgage

Document Number0000616656
DateJun 8, 2020
Instrument616656
Lender
NamePARKSIDE LNDG
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 7, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5209 Katella Rd was $5,039.

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$370,520 (+2%) Land $205,106 Building $165,414
2025$5,039.00$363,256 Land $201,085 Building $162,171
2023$4,805.00 (+4.87%)$349,153 Land $193,278 Building $155,875
2022$4,582.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5209 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 ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5209 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 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 687 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
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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