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8972 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 Property Information

8972 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 Property Information

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8972 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280
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Address

Primary address 8972 Otis Street, South Gate
Zip code 90280
County Los Angeles
Municipality South Gate

Sales & Tax Overview for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

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Sale date 01/27/2026
Sale price $765,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,746

Lot & Building Information for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

Building sqft 1,001
Total sqft 1,661
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.133 i
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1941
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Neighborhood Medium (NM)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

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About 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280?

8972 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 was built in 1941 and has a total of 1,001 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 8972 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $340,167, the tax amount paid for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 is $3,997.

When was 8972 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 last sold and what was the last sale price?

8972 Otis Street, South Gate, CA 90280 was last sold in 01/27/2026 for $765,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/27/2026 $765,000
01/25/2000 $217,002
10/23/1995 $180,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/27/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
02/01/2056
01/27/2026 Grant Deed
01/27/2026 Affidavit Succession Interest
09/29/2015 Trust Deed 10/01/2045
08/18/2010 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
08/18/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
08/18/2010 Deed
01/25/2000 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/25/1999 Deed
10/23/1995 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,997
Current property tax $4,746
Market value $340,167
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

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

Assessment History for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $340,167 1.1751 $3,997 +1.03%
2024-2025 $333,498 1.1864 $3,957 +1.86%
2023-2024 $326,960 1.188 $3,884 +5.42%
2022-2023 $320,550 1.1495 $3,685 +1.03%
2021-2022 $314,266 1.1605 $3,647 -0.94%

Permits for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
12/02/2015
12/02/2015
             
             
             
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South Gate residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$690,000
8.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$546
10.5% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Aspire Firestone Academy 8 Charter K-5 337 0.41
Aspire Gateway Academy 5 Charter K-5 339 0.41
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 490 0.44
San Miguel Elementary School 5 Public K-5 676 0.47
Bryson Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-5 731 0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
South Gate Middle School 5 Public 6-8 1,342 0.13
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 3 Charter 5-8 116 0.65
St. Helen NR Private PK-8 304 1.06
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 1.13
Great Commission Baptist School NR Private 1-12 0 1.18

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
South Gate Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,831 0.81
Odyssey Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 68 0.90
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 1.13
Great Commission Baptist School NR Private 1-12 0 1.18
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 1.21

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Neighbors for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate

Here are the neighbors for 8972 Otis Street, South Gate.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
8980 Otis St, South Gate 2,040 12/31/2014
8998 Otis St, South Gate 805 07/07/2022
8999 McNerney Ave, South Gate 1,207 03/04/2020 $560,000
8995 McNerney Ave, South Gate 2,368 05/16/2006
4921 Firestone Blvd, South Gate 940 07/21/2025
8985 McNerney Ave, South Gate 872 02/24/2003
4230 Firestone Blvd, South Gate 1,125 03/24/1992 $315,000
8984 Otis St, South Gate 1,037 11/30/2023
8957 McNerney Ave, South Gate 1,896 11/19/2002
8968 Otis St, South Gate 2,046 01/19/2021
8960 Otis St, South Gate 1,016 04/24/2023
8989 McNerney Ave, South Gate 804 07/30/2004
8979 McNerney Ave, South Gate 1,506 04/09/2012
8976 Otis St, South Gate 1,233 11/27/2023
8964 Otis St, South Gate 1,629 07/25/2003
8997 McNerney Ave, South Gate 3,348 12/28/2021
8992 Otis St, South Gate 1,461 07/10/2020
9000 Otis St, South Gate 2,340 06/13/2024
8988 Otis St, South Gate 1,583 03/04/2024
4923 Firestone Blvd, South Gate 2,199 07/21/2025

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