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8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 - Property report

Also known as: 8940 Otis St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1945

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$332,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8940 Otis St
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.
1,181
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1945
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
12/26/2014
Sale price
$332,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,878
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Neighborhood Medium (NM)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.138

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA

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

Sales history for 8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/26/2014 $332,000 XXXXXXXX XXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXX X
10/05/2001 $172,501 XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/01/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX
04/01/2020 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/01/2020 Affidavit Succession Interest XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/20/2015 Reconveyance XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
11/20/2015 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX
10/28/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXX
12/26/2014 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X
10/02/2014 Notice Default XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
09/02/2014 Substitution Trustee XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/26/2013 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 8940 Otis Street, 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
$4,878
Current property tax
$5,583
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$415,119
Land value
$289,961
Building value
$125,158

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $406,980 1.1751 $4,782 +1.03%
2024-2025 $399,001 1.1864 $4,734 +1.86%
2023-2024 $391,179 1.188 $4,647 +5.42%
2022-2023 $383,510 1.1495 $4,408 +1.04%
2021-2022 $375,991 1.1605 $4,363 -0.94%
2020-2021 $372,137 1.183591 $4,405 +6.50%
2019-2020 $357,689 1.156195 $4,136 +0.54%
2018-2019 $350,677 1.1729 $4,113 +2.11%
2017-2018 $343,802 1.1717 $4,028 +2.10%
2016-2017 $337,062 1.1706 $3,945 +1.66%

Special assessments & penalties for 8940 Otis Street, 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

Permit information for 8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
02/29/2016
02/29/2016
02/29/2016
02/29/2016

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Aspire Firestone Academy 8 Charter K-5 337 0.40
Aspire Gateway Academy 5 Charter K-5 339 0.40
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 490 0.40
San Miguel Elementary School 5 Public K-5 676 0.52
Bryson Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-5 731 0.54
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 3 Charter 5-8 116 0.64
Southgate Montessori Preschool NR Private PK-K 49 0.91
Southgate Montessori Preschool NR Private PK-K 49 0.91
Victoria Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 308 0.93
Teresa Hughes Elementary School 6 Public K-6 577 0.97
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Gate Middle School 5 Public 6-8 1,342 0.09
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 3 Charter 5-8 116 0.64
St. Helen NR Private PK-8 304 1.08
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 1.08
Great Commission Baptist School NR Private 1-12 0 1.15
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 1.24
Cesar Chavez Middle School 4 Public 7-8 855 1.25
St. Emydius School NR Private K-8 230 1.44
KIPP Corazon Academy 6 Charter K-8 1,056 1.51
A Higher Learning CDC. Inc. School NR Private K-8 0 1.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Gate Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,831 0.80
Odyssey Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 68 0.89
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 1.08
Great Commission Baptist School NR Private 1-12 0 1.15
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics At Legacy High School Complex 7 Public 9-12 543 1.24
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 1.24
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex 4 Public 9-12 440 1.24
Bell Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 2,351 1.57
Pilgrim Baptist School NR Private K-12 11 1.59
South East High School 4 Public 9-12 2,057 1.60

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280?

The development at 8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 was built in 1945.

What is the total square footage of 8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280?

8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 has a total of 1,181 square feet.

When was 8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 last sold and what was the sale price?

8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 was last sold on 12/26/2014 for $332,000.

What is the assessed value of 8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280?

8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 is currently assessed at $406,980.

What are the property taxes for 8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280?

The property taxes for 8940 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 total $4,782.

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