8959 Alexander Ave, South Gate, CA 90280 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8959 Alexander Ave, South Gate, CA 90280

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,585 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size0.135 acres (5,857 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$280,000 (Oct 2009)
Tax Bill$4,906 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6216-027-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6216-027-014

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,585 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area5,857 sqft (0.135 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 45 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address8959 ALEXANDER AVE
CitySOUTH GATE
StateCA
Zip90280-3301
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSGR3YY
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 6666 LOT 167 AND N 15 FT OF LOT 168
Legal Subdivision6666
Legal Tract6666
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number167
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract536000

Owner

8959 Alexander Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2009.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address8959 ALEXANDER AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3301
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 22, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 22, 2009 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 24, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20091597537
Prior Transfer DateSep 24, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0001597536
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8959 Alexander Ave was $4,906 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalitySouth Gate City
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$368,641 (+2%) Land $223,822 Building $144,819
2025$4,906.00 Homeowner's exemption$361,414 Land $219,434 Building $141,980
2023$4,688.00 (+4.92%) Homeowner's exemption$347,382 Land $210,914 Building $136,468
2022$4,468.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8959 Alexander Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 8959 Alexander 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 RiskNot 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 SystemSOUTH GATE-CITY, WATER DEPT.
serves 88,544 people · EPA ID CA1910152
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 576 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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