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5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 - Property report

Also known as: 5740 Taft Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1942

Acreage

0.149

Sale price

$310,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5740 Taft Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
Zip code
90280
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
South Gate

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool
Building sq. ft.
1,323
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1942
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
12/12/2011
Sale price
$310,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,887
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Hollydale Specific Plan Area (SP)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.149

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Paramount Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA

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

Sales history for 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/12/2011 $310,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/29/2008 $340,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
09/14/2006 $540,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/13/2023 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/19/2022 Release Government Lien XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
04/30/2020 Tax Lien XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
02/15/2017 Modify Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
12/12/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
11/22/2011 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/22/2011 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
03/21/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/29/2008 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/29/2008 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5740 Taft 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
$4,887
Current property tax
$5,658
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$405,093
Land value
$194,053
Building value
$211,040

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $397,151 1.2065 $4,792 +1.69%
2024-2025 $389,365 1.2102 $4,712 +1.97%
2023-2024 $381,731 1.2106 $4,621 +2.82%
2022-2023 $374,247 1.2009 $4,494 +2.28%
2021-2022 $366,910 1.1975 $4,394 +2.46%
2020-2021 $363,149 1.180937 $4,289 -3.35%
2019-2020 $349,049 1.271288 $4,437 +6.63%
2018-2019 $342,206 1.2161 $4,162 +3.34%
2017-2018 $335,497 1.2004 $4,027 +8.14%
2016-2017 $328,919 1.1322 $3,724 +6.61%

Special assessments & penalties for 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA

Code Description Tax levied
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
00747 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
06202 County Sanitation District #2
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 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
02/11/2025

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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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)
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 0.37
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.56
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.56
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.69
Will Rogers Elementary School 6 Public K-6 678 0.87
Theodore Roosevelt 5 Public K-5 536 0.93
A Children's Place NR Private K-8 0 1.11
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 1.12
Lynwood Adult NR Public 0 1.12
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 1.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 0.37
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.69
A Children's Place NR Private K-8 0 1.11
Lynwood Adult NR Public 0 1.12
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 1.19
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 1.39
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.42
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.42
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.46
Paramount Park Middle School 6 Public 6-8 565 1.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 0.47
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 0.50
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.69
Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 219 0.71
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School 4 Public 9-12 1,606 0.86
Lynwood Adult NR Public 0 1.12
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.42
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.42
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.46
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex 4 Public 9-12 440 1.55

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Neighbors for 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA

5716 Taft Ave, South Gate 11606 Garfield Ave, South Gate 5715 Jefferson Ave, South Gate 5751 Jefferson Ave, South Gate 5750 Taft Ave, South Gate 5747 Jefferson Ave, South Gate 11620 Garfield Ave, South Gate 5741 Jefferson Ave, South Gate 11624 Garfield Ave, South Gate 11616 Garfield Ave, South Gate 5721 Jefferson Ave, South Gate 5735 Jefferson Ave, South Gate 5730 Taft Ave, South Gate 5724 Taft Ave, South Gate 5720 Taft Ave, South Gate 5744 Taft Ave, South Gate 5727 Jefferson Ave, South Gate 5731 Jefferson Ave, South Gate 5736 Taft Ave, South Gate 11612 Garfield Ave, South Gate

Nearby ZIP codes for 5740 Taft 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 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The development at 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was built in 1942.

What is the total square footage of 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 has a total of 1,323 square feet.

When was 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 last sold and what was the sale price?

5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 was last sold on 12/12/2011 for $310,000.

What is the assessed value of 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 is currently assessed at $397,151.

What are the property taxes for 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280?

The property taxes for 5740 Taft Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 total $4,791.

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