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$454,082$403 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

8986 MAY CT

SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,127 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$454K
$389K low$519K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,377 (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.$233,286 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$142,928
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$90,358
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$228,713

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.1944
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
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(8)

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

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

E
Tweedy Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
International Studies LearningB-
High · Grades 6–12 · 0.6 mi
M
South Gate Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

8986 May Ct 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 less than 95% of homes in South Gate 90280
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Older than 81% 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.

This home
$435K$860K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$454,082
CheaperTypical $596,562Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$403
CheaperTypical $487Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,127 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 8986 May Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Gate 90280Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$454,0825% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40320% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,127 ft²29% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than194047% of homes19% of homes

About 8986 May Ct

How much is 8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA is $454,082 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $388,885 to $519,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA last sell?

8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA?

8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,127 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA built?

8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA?

8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA is assigned to Tweedy Elementary School (elementary), rated B; International Studies Learning (high), rated B-; South Gate Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Los Angeles Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA compare to other homes in South Gate 90280?

Among the 14,325 homes in South Gate 90280, it is worth more than 5% of them ($454,082 against a typical $596,562), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($403 against a typical $487), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,127 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1940 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 7% 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 8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8986 May Ct, South Gate, CA was $3,377. The county assessed it at $233,286.

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