Los Angeles County property record for 5251 Katella Rd, South Gate, CA 90280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,874 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,129 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,950 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6221-021-011 |
| Primary APN | 6221-021-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,874 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,129 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5251 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 85 |
| Legal Subdivision | 13311 |
| Legal Tract | 13311 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 536104 |
5251 Katella Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 1999.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5251 KATELLA RD, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-7031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 11, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000196510 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5251 Katella Rd was $4,950 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $354,084 (+2%) Land $197,685 Building $156,399 | |
| 2025 | $4,950.00 Homeowner's exemption | $347,142 Land $193,809 Building $153,333 |
| 2023 | $4,684.00 (+4.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $333,664 Land $186,284 Building $147,380 |
| 2022 | $4,472.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5251 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 5251 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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