| Primary address | 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate |
| Zip code | 90280 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | South Gate |
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| Sale date | 11/23/1988 |
| Sale price | $249,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $8,212 |
| Building sqft | 2,112 |
| Building class | Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400) |
| Acreage | 0.11
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| Units | 4 |
| Year built | 1948 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Stories | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Zoning district | Corridor 2 (CDR2) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
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4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was built in 1948 and has a total of 2,112 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $608,293, the tax amount paid for 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 is $7,148.
When was 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 last sold?4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was last sold in 12/24/2025.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/1988 | $249,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 4978 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $7,148 |
| Current property tax | $8,212 |
| Market value | $608,293 |
| Tax per sqft | $3 |
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 | Register |
| 06201 | County Sanitation District #1 | Register |
| 06181 | Greater L.A. County Vector Control District | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 00744 | Los Angeles County Fire Department | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 4978 Southern Avenue, 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 | $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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 440 | 0.36 |
| International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex | 6 | Public | 6-12 | 928 | 0.36 |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics At Legacy High School Complex | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 543 | 0.36 |
| Elizabeth Learning Center | 3 | Public | K-12 | 1,389 | 1.19 |
| Heritage Christian School | NR | Private | PK, K-11 | 30 | 1.26 |
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