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8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 - Property report

Also known as: 8944 Dorothy Ave

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Property type

Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)

Year built

1949

Acreage

0.162

Sale price

$625,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8944 Dorothy Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
Zip code
90280
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
South Gate

Owner

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Building
Property type
Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
2,668
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1949
Last altered
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4
Sales
Sale date
05/15/2018
Sale price
$625,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,720
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Neighborhood Low (NL)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.162

Area overview

Walk score
63 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

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Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/15/2018 $625,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/29/2017 $624,000 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X; XXXXX XXXXX X
01/03/1990 $310,000 XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XX X; XXXXXXX XX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/29/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X
03/29/2022 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/05/2019 Request Notice Default XXXXXXXX XXXX X
10/17/2019 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
08/16/2019 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/22/2019 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/31/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/15/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/15/2018 Interspousal Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/29/2017 Agreement XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$12,720
Current property tax
$13,913
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,082,430
Land value
$432,972
Building value
$649,458

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,082,430 1.1751 $12,720 +1.03%
2024-2025 $1,061,207 1.1864 $12,590 +39.21%
2023-2024 $761,260 1.188 $9,044 +5.42%
2022-2023 $746,334 1.1495 $8,579 -8.67%
2021-2022 $809,510 1.1605 $9,394 -0.94%
2020-2021 $801,210 1.183591 $9,483 +6.50%
2019-2020 $770,100 1.156195 $8,904 +1.21%
2018-2019 $750,000 1.1729 $8,797 +52.79%
2017-2018 $491,397 1.1717 $5,758 +2.10%
2016-2017 $481,763 1.1706 $5,639 +1.66%

Special assessments & penalties for 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

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Code Description Tax levied
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
06201 County Sanitation District #1
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31506 Mwd Water Standby Charge #13
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
26451 South Gate Light Landscape Zone #1
Permits

Permit information for 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
08/27/2019
10/03/2018
10/03/2018
09/13/2018
09/13/2018

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$650,000

4.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$542

2.1% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Aspire Gateway Academy 5 Charter K-5 339 0.05
Aspire Firestone Academy 8 Charter K-5 337 0.05
Bryson Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-5 731 0.47
Tweedy Elementary School 5 Public K-5 460 0.70
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 490 0.75
San Miguel Elementary School 5 Public K-5 676 0.75
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 0.91
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 3 Charter 5-8 116 1.00
Teresa Hughes Elementary School 6 Public K-6 577 1.03
Park Avenue Elementary School 3 Public K-6 323 1.13
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Gate Middle School 5 Public 6-8 1,342 0.46
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 0.91
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 0.92
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 3 Charter 5-8 116 1.00
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center 3 Public K-8 1,134 1.38
Cesar Chavez Middle School 4 Public 7-8 855 1.38
St. Helen NR Private PK-8 304 1.44
Great Commission Baptist School NR Private 1-12 0 1.51
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 1.55
St. Emydius School NR Private K-8 230 1.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 0.91
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics At Legacy High School Complex 7 Public 9-12 543 0.92
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 0.92
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex 4 Public 9-12 440 0.92
South Gate Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,831 1.17
Odyssey Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 68 1.26
Great Commission Baptist School NR Private 1-12 0 1.51
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 1.55
Bell Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 2,351 1.58
Pathway Independent Study School 4 Public 9-12 191 1.88

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Neighbors for 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

8937 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8943 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8981 Annetta Ave, South Gate 8941 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8989 Annetta Ave, South Gate 8998 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8990 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8974 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8993 Annetta Ave, South Gate 8975 Annetta Ave, South Gate 8961 Annetta Ave, South Gate 9001 Annetta Ave, South Gate 8969 Annetta Ave, South Gate 8959 Annetta Ave, South Gate 8953 Annetta Ave, South Gate 8936 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8996 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8986 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8978 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8985 Annetta Ave, South Gate

Nearby ZIP codes for 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

90001, Los Angeles County, CA 90003, Los Angeles County, CA 90040, Los Angeles County, CA 90058, Los Angeles County, CA 90061, Los Angeles County, CA 90201, Los Angeles County, CA 90221, Los Angeles County, CA 90240, Los Angeles County, CA 90242, Los Angeles County, CA 90255, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90270, Los Angeles County, CA 90706, Los Angeles County, CA 90723, Los Angeles County, CA 90805, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The development at 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was built in 1949.

What is the total square footage of 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 has a total of 2,668 square feet.

When was 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 last sold and what was the sale price?

8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was last sold on 05/15/2018 for $625,000.

What is the assessed value of 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 is currently assessed at $1,082,430.

What are the property taxes for 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The property taxes for 8944 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 total $12,719.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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