Los Angeles County property record for 8959 S Gate Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $546,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,772 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6204-007-011 |
| Primary APN | 6204-007-011 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,502 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Spanish |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 6,001 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 8959 S GATE AVE |
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| City | SOUTH GATE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90280-2914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SGR3YY |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 3477 S 40 FT OF LOT 230 |
| Legal Subdivision | 3477 |
| Legal Tract | 3477 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 230 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 535503 |
8959 S Gate Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8959 S GATE AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020188039 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001542256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8959 S GATE AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000188039 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 11&12 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0188039 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 8959 S GATE AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000188040 |
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| Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0188040 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8959 S Gate Ave was $7,772.
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 | $609,066 (+2%) Land $430,028 Building $179,038 | |
| 2025 | $7,772.00 | $597,125 Land $421,597 Building $175,528 |
| 2023 | $7,466.00 (+5.08%) | $573,940 Land $405,227 Building $168,713 |
| 2022 | $7,105.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8959 S Gate 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 8959 S Gate 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 993 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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