Los Angeles County property record for 8981 Lotta Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,925 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,813 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale May 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6222-007-011 |
| Primary APN | 6222-007-011 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,925 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 8981 LOTTA AVE |
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| City | SOUTH GATE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90280-3510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SGM3YY |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 8134 LOT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | 8134 |
| Legal Tract | 8134 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 536104 |
8981 Lotta Ave, a triplex, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2019.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8990 ATLANTIC AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3505 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Sep 18, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019394479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000957123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8981 LOTTA AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3510 |
| Document Number | 0000341206 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 341206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8990 ATLANTIC AVE SOUTH GATE CA 902803505, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3505 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8981 LOTTA AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3510 |
| Document Number | 0000394479 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 394479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $660.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8990 ATLANTIC AVE SOUTH GATE CA 902803505, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3505 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8981 LOTTA AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280-3510 |
| Document Number | 0000957123 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 957123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 8981 Lotta Ave was $8,813, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $682,692 (+2%) Land $409,616 Building $273,076 | |
| 2025 | $8,813.00 (+2.17%) | $669,307 Land $401,585 Building $267,722 |
| 2024 | $8,626.00 (+1.77%) | |
| 2023 | $8,476.00 (+5.03%) | $643,319 Land $385,992 Building $257,327 |
| 2022 | $8,070.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8981 Lotta Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 8981 Lotta 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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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