8636 Chestnut Ave, South Gate, CA 90280 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8636 Chestnut Ave, South Gate, CA 90280

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,301 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size	0.138 acres (5,992 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$449,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,762 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6204-014-036`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6204-014-036`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,301 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1927
Effective Year Built	Effective 1927
Architectural Style	Spanish
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Rolled Roofing
Lot Area	5,992 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8636 CHESTNUT AVE
City	SOUTH GATE
State	CA
Zip	90280-2705
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SGR3YY
Legal Description	TRACT # 3233 N 40 FT OF LOT 112
Legal Subdivision	3233
Legal Tract	3233
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	112
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	535603

Owner

8636 Chestnut Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	8636 CHESTNUT AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2705
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 3, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PENN ESCROW INC
May 3, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY
May 3, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 23, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018434920
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 2, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000434919
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8636 CHESTNUT AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2705
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8636 CHESTNUT AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2705

Mortgage

Document Number	0001422863
Date	Sep 16, 2021
Instrument	21-1422863

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50328

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	320 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 3, 2018
Property Address	8636 CHESTNUT AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2705
Document Number	0000434921
Instrument Date	Apr 21, 2018
Instrument	434921
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2018
Title Company	PENN ESCROW INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	8636 CHESTNUT AVE SOUTH GATE CA 902802705, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2705

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 3, 2018
Property Address	8636 CHESTNUT AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2705
Document Number	0000434920
Map Reference	MB 36 PG 70
Instrument Date	Mar 22, 2018
Instrument	18-0434920
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	8636 CHESTNUT AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2705

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 3, 2018
Property Address	8636 CHESTNUT AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2705
Document Number	0000434919
Instrument Date	Jun 2, 2017
Instrument	434919
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2018
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8636 CHESTNUT AVE SOUTH GATE CA 902802705, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2705

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8636 Chestnut Ave was $6,762.

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		$521,097 (+2%) Land $370,108 Building $150,989
2025	$6,762.00	$510,880 Land $362,851 Building $148,029
2023	$6,483.00 (+5.02%)	$491,044 Land $348,762 Building $142,282
2022	$6,173.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8636 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.

Wildfire

The area around 8636 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

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 819 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, 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

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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