Los Angeles County property record for 8438 Chestnut Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,993 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,876 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6211-017-032 |
| Primary APN | 6211-017-032 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,993 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8438 CHESTNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTH GATE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90280-2108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SGR3YY |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 2917 N 60 FT OF LOT 79 |
| Legal Subdivision | 2917 |
| Legal Tract | 2917 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 535502 |
8438 Chestnut Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2004.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8438 CHESTNUT AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001762005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8438 Chestnut Ave was $5,876, up 2.2% 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 | $436,014 (+2%) Land $297,516 Building $138,498 | |
| 2025 | $5,876.00 (+2.21%) | $427,466 Land $291,683 Building $135,783 |
| 2024 | $5,749.00 (+1.72%) | |
| 2023 | $5,652.00 (+4.86%) | $410,868 Land $280,357 Building $130,511 |
| 2022 | $5,390.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8438 Chestnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 8438 Chestnut Ave 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 1,136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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