8918 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA 90280 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8918 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA 90280

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 4 ba · 2,202 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.184 acres (8,015 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$387,200 (Mar 2016)
Tax Bill	$8,254 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6204-029-027`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6204-029-027`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Units	2 Units
Building Area	2,202 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,716 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	8,015 sqft (0.184 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8918 TOPE AVE
City	SOUTH GATE
State	CA
Zip	90280-2626
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	SGR3YY
Legal Description	TRACT # 10528 LOT 42
Legal Subdivision	10528
Legal Tract	10528
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	42
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	535603

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	17917 GRAYLAND AVE, ARTESIA, CA 90701-4213
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 25, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARC HOME LLC
Sep 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CATHAY BANK
Mar 21, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 21, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2016347060
Last Transfer Date	Dec 24, 2018
Transfer Doc	0000254043
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8918 TOPE AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2626
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17917 GRAYLAND AVE, ARTESIA, CA 90701-4213

Mortgage

Document Number	0001305025
Date	Aug 25, 2021
Instrument	21-1305025

Lender

Name	ARC HOME LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8918 TOPE AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2626
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 1589, BELLFLOWER, CA 90707-1589

Mortgage

Document Number	0001204452
Date	Sep 30, 2020
Instrument	20-1204452

Lender

Name	CATHAY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	EL MONTE, CA 91731

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 14, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 21, 2019
Property Address	8918 TOPE AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2626
Document Number	0000254043
Instrument Date	Dec 24, 2018
Instrument	254043
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	17917 GRAYLAND AVE ARTESIA CA 907014213, ARTESIA, CA 90701-4213

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 21, 2019
Property Address	8918 TOPE AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2626
Document Number	0000254042
Instrument Date	Dec 24, 2018
Instrument	254042
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	17917 GRAYLAND AVE ARTESIA CA 907014213, ARTESIA, CA 90701-4213

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$618,681 (+2%) Land $282,546 Building $336,135
2025	$8,254.00 (+2.75%)	$606,551 (+1.48%) Land $277,006 Building $329,545
2024	$8,033.00 (+1.71%)
2023	$7,898.00 (+2.62%)	$597,717 Land $266,250 Building $331,467
2022	$7,696.00

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

Flood

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

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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