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$760,653$429 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

8972 TOPE AVE

SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,774 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$761K
$714K low$807K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,172 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$647,823 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$439,436
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,387
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$635,128

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1945
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(5)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Willow ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Southeast Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
South East High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Los Angeles Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90280These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.345

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.90,476
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,072 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,610
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,097
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

8972 Tope Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 91% of homes in South Gate 90280
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in South Gate 90280
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Los Angeles County

What homes are worth in South Gate 90280

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$469K$846K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in South Gate 90280.

How it measures up in South Gate 90280

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Gate 90280.

Estimated value$760,653
CheaperTypical $642,538Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$429
CheaperTypical $528Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,774 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 8972 Tope Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Gate 90280Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$760,65391% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42919% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,774 ft²76% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac51% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than194157% of homes21% of homes

About 8972 Tope Ave

How much is 8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA is $760,653 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $714,365 to $806,941. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA last sell?

8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA?

8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,774 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA built?

8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA?

8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA is assigned to Willow Elementary (elementary), rated B; Southeast Middle School (middle), rated D; South East High School (high), rated C. All sit in Los Angeles Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA compare to other homes in South Gate 90280?

Among the 14,363 homes in South Gate 90280, it is worth more than 91% of them ($760,653 against a typical $642,538), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($429 against a typical $528), it is bigger than 76% of them (1,774 ft² against a typical 1,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1941 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 40% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8972 Tope Ave, South Gate, CA was $8,172. The county assessed it at $647,823.

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