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4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 - Property report

Also known as: 4978 Southern Ave

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Property type

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

Year built

1948

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$249,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
4978 Southern 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.
2,112
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1948
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Sales
Sale date
11/23/1988
Sale price
$249,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,675
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Corridor 2 (CDR2)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.11

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA

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

Sales history for 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/23/1988 $249,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX & X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/24/2025 Rescission Document
(File correction)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/07/2025 Cancellation Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/27/2024 Quitclaim Deed to A Revocable Trust
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/22/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/22/2020 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/02/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/29/1989 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX & XX
11/23/1988 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX & X XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4978 Southern 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
$5,675
Current property tax
$6,783
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$482,911
Land value
$193,929
Building value
$288,982

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $608,293 1.1751 $7,148 +31.53%
2024-2025 $458,079 1.1864 $5,435 +1.86%
2023-2024 $449,098 1.188 $5,335 +5.42%
2022-2023 $440,293 1.1495 $5,061 +1.04%
2021-2022 $431,660 1.1605 $5,009 -0.94%
2020-2021 $427,235 1.183591 $5,057 +6.50%
2019-2020 $410,647 1.156195 $4,748 +0.54%
2018-2019 $402,596 1.1729 $4,722 +2.11%
2017-2018 $394,703 1.1717 $4,625 +2.10%
2016-2017 $386,964 1.1706 $4,530 +1.66%

Special assessments & penalties for 4978 Southern 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 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA

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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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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)
Tweedy Elementary School 5 Public K-5 460 0.20
Aspire Firestone Academy 8 Charter K-5 337 0.59
Aspire Gateway Academy 5 Charter K-5 339 0.59
Bryson Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-5 731 0.63
Lugo Elementary School 3 Public K-6 360 0.92
Park Avenue Elementary School 3 Public K-6 323 1.08
San Miguel Elementary School 5 Public K-5 676 1.11
Bell Gardens Elementary School 5 Public K-5 704 1.18
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 1.19
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 1.26
Nearest middle 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 0.36
South Gate Middle School 5 Public 6-8 1,342 1.02
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 1.19
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 1.26
A Children's Place NR Private K-8 0 1.32
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.47
Cesar Chavez Middle School 4 Public 7-8 855 1.49
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center 3 Public K-8 1,134 1.54
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 1.55
Valiente College Preparatory Charter 3 Charter 5-8 116 1.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex 4 Public 9-12 440 0.36
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics At Legacy High School Complex 7 Public 9-12 543 0.36
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 0.36
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 1.19
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 1.26
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.47
Lynwood Adult NR Public 0 1.57
South Gate Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 1,831 1.72
Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 219 1.75
Pathway Independent Study School 4 Public 9-12 191 1.79

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Neighbors for 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA

9301 Atlantic Ave, South Gate 9532 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate 9333 Atlantic Ave, South Gate 9604 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate 9614 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate 9308 Benson Way, South Gate 9526 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate 9702 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate 9609 Atlantic Ave, South Gate 9533 Atlantic Ave, South Gate 9634 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate 9304 Benson Way, South Gate 9300 Benson Way, South Gate 9618 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate 9325 Atlantic Ave, South Gate 9409 Atlantic Ave, South Gate 9624 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate 9608 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate 9628 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate 9312 Benson Way, South Gate

Nearby ZIP codes for 4978 Southern 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 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The development at 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 has a total of 2,112 square feet.

When was 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 last sold and what was the sale price?

4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was last sold on 11/23/1988 for $249,000.

What is the assessed value of 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 is currently assessed at $608,293.

What are the property taxes for 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The property taxes for 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 total $7,148.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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