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5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 - Property report

Also known as: 5205 Wood Ave

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1959

Acreage

0.137

Sale price

$604,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5205 Wood Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
Zip code
90280
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
South Gate

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,084
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1959
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
02/05/2019
Sale price
$604,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$8,076
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Neighborhood Low (NL)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.137

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/05/2019 $604,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX; XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXX X; XXXXXX XXXX
09/21/1998 $180,000 XXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/30/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/05/2019 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/05/2019 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/16/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/21/1998 Deed XXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$8,076
Current property tax
$8,748
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$687,243
Land value
$411,891
Building value
$275,352

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $687,243 1.1751 $8,076 +1.03%
2024-2025 $673,768 1.1864 $7,994 +1.86%
2023-2024 $660,558 1.188 $7,847 +5.42%
2022-2023 $647,607 1.1495 $7,444 +1.03%
2021-2022 $634,910 1.1605 $7,368 -0.94%
2020-2021 $628,400 1.183591 $7,438 +154.32%
2019-2020 $252,946 1.156195 $2,925 +0.54%
2018-2019 $247,987 1.1729 $2,909 +2.11%
2017-2018 $243,125 1.1717 $2,849 +2.10%
2016-2017 $238,359 1.1706 $2,790 +1.66%

Special assessments & penalties for 5205 Wood 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

Permit information for 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
02/27/2019
02/27/2019
04/23/2014

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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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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 0.28
Lugo Elementary School 3 Public K-6 360 0.81
Bryson Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-5 731 0.87
Aspire Gateway Academy 5 Charter K-5 339 0.90
Aspire Firestone Academy 8 Charter K-5 337 0.90
Park Avenue Elementary School 3 Public K-6 323 1.19
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.19
A Children's Place NR Private K-8 0 1.20
Bell Gardens Elementary School 5 Public K-5 704 1.21
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 1.21
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 0.15
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.19
A Children's Place NR Private K-8 0 1.20
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 1.21
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 1.26
South Gate Middle School 5 Public 6-8 1,342 1.33
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 1.42
Lynwood Adult NR Public 0 1.45
Cesar Chavez Middle School 4 Public 7-8 855 1.63
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics At Legacy High School Complex 7 Public 9-12 543 0.15
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex 4 Public 9-12 440 0.15
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 0.15
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.19
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 1.21
Elizabeth Learning Center 3 Public K-12 1,389 1.42
Lynwood Adult NR Public 0 1.45
Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 219 1.55
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School 4 Public 9-12 1,606 1.68
Pathway Independent Study School 4 Public 9-12 191 1.80

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The development at 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was built in 1959.

What is the total square footage of 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 has a total of 1,084 square feet.

When was 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 last sold and what was the sale price?

5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was last sold on 02/05/2019 for $604,000.

What is the assessed value of 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 is currently assessed at $687,243.

What are the property taxes for 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The property taxes for 5205 Wood Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 total $8,075.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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