Los Angeles County property record for 8968 Otis St, South Gate, CA 90280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,046 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,793 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,056 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6216-031-016 |
| Primary APN | 6216-031-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,046 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Spanish |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 5,793 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 8968 OTIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTH GATE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90280-3204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SGR3* |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 3722 S 40 FT EX OF ST OF LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | 3722 |
| Legal Tract | 3722 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 536000 |
8968 Otis St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8968 OTIS ST, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 202197074 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000097074 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 8968 OTIS ST, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000254789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0254789 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33607 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8968 OTIS ST, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3204 |
| Document Number | 0000097074 |
| Map Reference | MB 40 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21-0097074 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 8968 OTIS ST, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3204 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000097075 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0097075 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8968 Otis St was $4,056 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $285,525 (+2%) Land $162,862 Building $122,663 | |
| 2025 | $4,056.00 Homeowner's exemption | $279,927 Land $159,669 Building $120,258 |
| 2023 | $3,798.00 (+4.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $269,059 Land $153,470 Building $115,589 |
| 2022 | $3,625.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8968 Otis St 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 8968 Otis St 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 576 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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