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8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 - Property report

Also known as: 8974 Dorothy Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1941

Acreage

0.176

Sale price

$540,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8974 Dorothy Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
Zip code
90280
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
South Gate

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
865
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1941
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
06/09/2021
Sale price
$540,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,006
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Neighborhood Low (NL)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.176

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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Registered owner
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Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/09/2021 $540,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
11/02/2017 $409,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXX XXXX
06/12/2013 $271,500 XXXXXX XXXX X; XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/22/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
06/09/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX.XXX XXX
06/09/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
02/19/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
11/02/2017 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/02/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
06/12/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXX
06/12/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,006
Current property tax
$7,661
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$596,201
Land value
$476,961
Building value
$119,240

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $596,201 1.1751 $7,006 +1.03%
2024-2025 $584,511 1.1864 $6,935 +1.86%
2023-2024 $573,051 1.188 $6,808 +5.42%
2022-2023 $561,815 1.1495 $6,458 +26.90%
2021-2022 $438,526 1.1605 $5,089 -0.94%
2020-2021 $434,032 1.183591 $5,137 +6.50%
2019-2020 $417,180 1.156195 $4,823 +0.54%
2018-2019 $409,000 1.1729 $4,797 +42.13%
2017-2018 $288,068 1.1717 $3,375 +2.10%
2016-2017 $282,421 1.1706 $3,306 +1.66%

Special assessments & penalties for 8974 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 8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
12/07/2017
12/07/2017
09/23/2013
09/23/2013

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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 0.10
Aspire Firestone Academy 8 Charter K-5 337 0.10
Bryson Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-5 731 0.42
Tweedy Elementary School 5 Public K-5 460 0.66
San Miguel Elementary School 5 Public K-5 676 0.72
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 490 0.77
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 0.97
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 3 Charter 5-8 116 1.02
Teresa Hughes Elementary School 6 Public K-6 577 1.08
Southgate Montessori Preschool NR Private PK-K 49 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 0.47
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 0.89
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 0.97
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 3 Charter 5-8 116 1.02
Cesar Chavez Middle School 4 Public 7-8 855 1.34
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center 3 Public K-8 1,134 1.43
St. Helen NR Private PK-8 304 1.43
Great Commission Baptist School NR Private 1-12 0 1.53
St. Emydius School NR Private K-8 230 1.55
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 0.89
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics At Legacy High School Complex 7 Public 9-12 543 0.89
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex 4 Public 9-12 440 0.89
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 0.97
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 1.63
Pathway Independent Study School 4 Public 9-12 191 1.83

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Neighbors for 8974 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 8959 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8967 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8990 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8998 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8981 Kauffman Ave, South Gate 8958 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8978 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8986 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8996 Dorothy Ave, South Gate 8936 Dorothy Ave, South Gate

Nearby ZIP codes for 8974 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 8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The development at 8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was built in 1941.

What is the total square footage of 8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 has a total of 865 square feet.

When was 8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 last sold and what was the sale price?

8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was last sold on 06/09/2021 for $540,000.

What is the assessed value of 8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 is currently assessed at $596,201.

What are the property taxes for 8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The property taxes for 8974 Dorothy Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 total $7,005.

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