5231 Katella Rd, South Gate, CA 90280 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5231 Katella Rd, South Gate, CA 90280

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,198 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.126 acres (5,480 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$384,000 (Mar 2014)
Tax Bill	$6,189 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Second Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`6221-021-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6221-021-007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,198 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1946
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,480 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5231 KATELLA RD
City	SOUTH GATE
State	CA
Zip	90280-7031
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SGR1*
Legal Description	TRACT # 13311 LOT 81
Legal Subdivision	13311
Legal Tract	13311
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	81
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	536104

Owner

5231 Katella Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5231 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 22, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DOWNEY FCU
Jan 18, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC
Aug 4, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FIDELITY FUNDING CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 13, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 13, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2014254500
Last Transfer Date	Jun 2, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000885563
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	5231 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 29, 2023
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5231 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031

Mortgage

Document Number	0000183463
Date	Mar 22, 2023
Instrument	23-0183463

Lender

Name	DOWNEY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DOWNEY, CA 90241

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Apr 6, 2043

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	5231 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 25, 2022
Title Company	PACIFIC VA TITLE, PACIFIC COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5231 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031

Mortgage

Document Number	0000063045
Date	Jan 18, 2022
Instrument	22-0063045

Lender

Name	PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BREA, CA 92821

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

August 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2020
Property Address	5231 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031
Document Number	0000885563
Map Reference	MB 276 PG 35&36
Instrument Date	Jun 2, 2020
Instrument	20-0885563
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	5231 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031

Mortgage

Document Number	0000885564
Date	Aug 4, 2020
Instrument	20-0885564

Lender

Name	UNITED FIDELITY FUNDING CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5231 Katella Rd was $6,189 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	South Gate City
Unified School District	Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$480,136 (+2%) Land $277,703 Building $202,433
2025	$6,189.00 Homeowner's exemption	$470,722 Land $272,258 Building $198,464
2023	$5,927.00 (+5.03%) Homeowner's exemption	$452,445 Land $261,687 Building $190,758
2022	$5,643.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5231 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5231 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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