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8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 - Property report

Also known as: 8978 Dorothy Ave

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Property type

Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)

Year built

1958

Acreage

0.219

Sale price

$230,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8978 Dorothy Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
Zip code
90280
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
South Gate

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,588
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1958
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
05/25/1988
Sale price
$230,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,385
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Neighborhood Low (NL)
Units
3
Lot
Acreage
0.219

Area overview

Walk score
64 /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

Ownership information for 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/25/1988 $230,000 XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/30/2020 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/12/2008 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/25/1988 Deed XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$5,385
Current property tax
$6,638
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$458,234
Land value
$306,664
Building value
$151,330

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $449,254 1.1751 $5,279 +1.03%
2024-2025 $440,450 1.1864 $5,225 +1.86%
2023-2024 $431,819 1.188 $5,130 +5.42%
2022-2023 $423,357 1.1495 $4,866 +1.03%
2021-2022 $415,061 1.1605 $4,817 -0.93%
2020-2021 $410,809 1.183591 $4,862 +6.50%
2019-2020 $394,868 1.156195 $4,565 +0.54%
2018-2019 $387,131 1.1729 $4,541 +2.11%
2017-2018 $379,546 1.1717 $4,447 +2.10%
2016-2017 $372,110 1.1706 $4,356 +1.66%

Special assessments & penalties for 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

Code Description Tax levied
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
00747 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
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 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

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Neighborhood

South Gate residential market stats

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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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Transportation

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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 0.11
Aspire Firestone Academy 8 Charter K-5 337 0.11
Bryson Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-5 731 0.41
Tweedy Elementary School 5 Public K-5 460 0.66
San Miguel Elementary School 5 Public K-5 676 0.71
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 490 0.77
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 0.98
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 3 Charter 5-8 116 1.02
Teresa Hughes Elementary School 6 Public K-6 577 1.09
Southgate Montessori Preschool NR Private PK-K 49 1.12
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Gate Middle School 5 Public 6-8 1,342 0.48
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 0.88
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 0.98
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 3 Charter 5-8 116 1.02
Cesar Chavez Middle School 4 Public 7-8 855 1.32
St. Helen NR Private PK-8 304 1.43
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center 3 Public K-8 1,134 1.44
Great Commission Baptist School NR Private 1-12 0 1.53
St. Emydius School NR Private K-8 230 1.54
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 1.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 0.88
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics At Legacy High School Complex 7 Public 9-12 543 0.88
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex 4 Public 9-12 440 0.88
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 0.98
South Gate Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,831 1.18
Odyssey Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 68 1.27
Great Commission Baptist School NR Private 1-12 0 1.53
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 1.57
Bell Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 2,351 1.65
Pathway Independent Study School 4 Public 9-12 191 1.82

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Neighbors for 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

8968 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8956 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8963 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8971 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8977 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8943 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8937 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8944 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8955 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8941 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8974 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8959 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8967 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8990 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8998 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 9001 Annetta Ave, South Gate 8958 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8986 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8996 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8936 Dorothy Ave, South Gate

Nearby ZIP codes for 8978 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 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The development at 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was built in 1958.

What is the total square footage of 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 has a total of 1,588 square feet.

When was 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 last sold and what was the sale price?

8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was last sold on 05/25/1988 for $230,000.

What is the assessed value of 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 is currently assessed at $449,254.

What are the property taxes for 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The property taxes for 8978 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 total $5,279.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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