8178 Chestnut Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
OFF MARKET
Listed by Oscar Isidro Morales Limon, OPTION ONE REALTY & INVESTMENT, (626) 974-0453 . Bought with Martin Meza, Broker

8178 Chestnut Ave
South Gate, CA 90280

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,139 sqft

$961,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,899/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$961,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,899/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,139 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 8178 Chestnut Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools5 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1924
Living Area
2,139 sqft
Price/Sqft
$450
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Back on the Market!
This beautifully remodeled home in the heart of South Gate offers 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms, perfect for comfortable living. Additionally, it includes an attached ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) featuring 1 bedroom and 1 bath—a fantastic opportunity for rental income or multi-generational living.

The property boasts a long driveway, a charming front yard, and a 3-car garage, providing ample parking and storage. Whether you’re looking for a place to call home while generating extra income or an investment opportunity, this property is ready for you!

Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today or bring your clients to see it in person.
8178 Chestnut Ave, South Gate, CA 90280 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,139 sqft multi-family built in 1924. It last sold for $975,000 on Mar 17, 2025 (3% above the $949,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $3,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 13, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $961,600, with a rent estimate of $2,165/month.

Home Details for 8178 Chestnut Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Kitchen
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: FRONT

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Open Parking Spaces: 1Has a GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 79

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Not a New ConstructionAttached To Another StructureNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 6211018026

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $949,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Feb 06 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: South Gate

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2139 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: UrbanNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6016 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: NONEListing Terms: Cash to Existing Loan

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

No Rent Control

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: CV24236597Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 626-625-7152Back On Market Date: Wed Jan 15 2025Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-6211018026-R-N

Additional Information

Urban
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Oscar Isidro Morales Limon DRE #01908712, (626) 625-7152
OPTION ONE REALTY & INVESTMENT
Bought with: Martin Meza DRE #01737507, (323) 829-0411, Martin Meza, Broker
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#CV24236597

Price History for 8178 Chestnut Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/13/2025$3,500ListingRemovedCRMLS #DW25087748
04/22/2025$3,500Listed For RentCRMLS #DW25087748
03/17/2025$975,000Sold
CRMLS #CV24236597
02/06/2025$949,000PendingCRMLS #CV24236597
01/27/2025$949,900PriceChange
CRMLS #CV24184828
01/23/2025$949,000PendingToActiveCRMLS #CV24236597
01/15/2025$949,000ContingentCRMLS #CV24236597
11/22/2024$949,000PendingCRMLS #CV24236597
11/19/2024$949,000PriceChange
CRMLS #CV24236597
11/19/2024$949,900PendingToActiveCRMLS #CV24184828
11/15/2024$995,000ContingentCRMLS #CV24184828
10/05/2024$995,000PendingCRMLS #CV24184828
09/05/2024$995,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #CV24184828
10/13/2023$127,000Sold
N/A
03/06/2007$470,000Sold
N/A
01/05/2006$485,000Sold
N/A
11/13/2003$240,000Sold
N/A
02/24/2003$263,000Sold
N/A
05/20/2002$185,000Sold
N/A
12/04/2001$157,923Sold
N/A
09/10/2001$157,923Sold
N/A
10/07/1999$149,000Sold
N/A
06/28/1996$139,000Sold
N/A
08/31/1995$101,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in South Gate

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
—
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
—
Available listings
34
5MoM
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,377
Assessment$775,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8178 Chestnut Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8629 Dearborn Ave, South Gate, CA
0.52
Multi-Family Home
$805,000
06/26/26
5
3
2,424
8954 S Gate Ave, South Gate, CA
0.62
Multi-Family Home
$865,000
07/02/26
6
3
2,252
3326 Broadway, Huntington Park, CA
0.56
Multi-Family Home
$795,000
04/13/26
4
3
1,783
2565 Sale Pl, Huntington Park, CA
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$725,000
06/05/26
6
4
1,791
8506 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, CA
0.56
Multi-Family Home
$800,000
08/14/25
4
3
2,538
2653 Flower St, Huntington Park, CA
0.69
Multi-Family Home
$925,000
07/15/26
7
3
2,432
3203 Live Oak St, Huntington Park, CA
0.71
Multi-Family Home
$1,000,000
03/25/26
4
3
2,742
2820 Liberty Blvd, South Gate, CA
0.12
Multi-Family Home
$1,160,000
05/28/26
6
-
2,480
8177 San Antonio Ave, South Gate, CA
0.79
Multi-Family Home
$1,122,500
10/17/25
6
4
2,468

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 8178 Chestnut Ave.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

What Locals Say about South Gate

At least 704 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 30 % Say parking is easy

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

  • 25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Lorengaldamez
    "South Gate Park has many activities and every year the city has a fair. Many pop and mom shops and many schools. "
    0
    Flag
  • Patricia Duron
    "Not much to not like you see a lot of people walking their dogs on Southern Ave on the walk path . It helps make it look neighborly. "
    0
    Flag
  • Robert Lara
    "it’s a nice neighborhood that has true community! It can be a bit loud but usually quiet depending on what part of South Gate "
    0
    Flag
  • Lily Vega
    "Really nice calm area with lots of stores around. The park is great here and huge sidewalk for bicycle rides. "
    0
    Flag
  • Franklin
    "I’ve been living here for 4 years and I never felt more welcomed in a city, and I’ve been around south central, bellflower, Lakewood, paramount; nothing compares to South Gate. "
    1
    Flag
  • Mzstnd4q56
    "I’ve lived here for more than 30 years, everything is accessible within distance . I enjoy the neighborhood but I’m concerned about the increased traffic and crime rate ."
    0
    Flag
  • Hannah Brown
    "Parks are not safe here. Very dangerous street racing as well. Only my move here if you live in a gated community "
    0
    Flag
  • YESENIA LOPEZ VARGAS
    "South Gate is safe place to live . Just careful because some drivers are speeding during traffic time ."
    0
    Flag
  • Monique R.
    "For the most part livable. Some friendly neighbors and some not so much. Grocery stores and restaurants near by. Unnecessary fireworks at night, lack of parking, and power outages are a major nuisance. "
    1
    Flag
  • Huskies1230
    "There are many families in the neighborhood. For the most part, South Gate is a safe, family-friendly community. However, just like most cities, there are some bad parts but those are very minimal."
    2
    Flag
  • Kathrynbermudez
    "My Neighborhood is very family friendly. The public park is awesome. Close to shops and dinning. My neighbors are like family. We all watch out for each other. "
    1
    Flag
  • Jesus M.
    "Just it really good with all the restaurant and fast foods around the city of South Gate also the new"
    0
    Flag
  • Shymexigirl
    "Not being a small park for people to walk n also the pets. Neighborhood also needs more lighting at night."
    0
    Flag
  • Zadamusica
    "South Gate Park has events with food Mariachi Music and other entertainment around holidays like Halloween. "
    0
    Flag
  • Veronicalmills
    "Comfortable neighborhood. Friendly. Feels like a community. Yearly carnival and yearly holiday parade. "
    0
    Flag
  • Cardona_stephanie
    "There is no parking and the community is getting worse. This city is so over crowded & congested. The taxes are super high to top it off people who live here when they walk their dog they don’t clean up after them."
    0
    Flag
  • Patti L.
    "you don’t see a lot of ppl walking there dogs here...there’s never any parking here because it’s so over populated...definitely stress over and ppl fighting over parking in this city"
    2
    Flag
  • Gmz_ivn07
    "Tweety mile fair, South Gate Park, farmers market. Shopping and eating places nearby. Hard to find parking in the streets. 4th of July ceremony at the park. "
    0
    Flag
  • Veronicalmills
    "Many schools. Not Very residential, but relatively safe. Small Police department which helps respond to necessary calls. Good community events every summer and winter "
    0
    Flag
  • Katy S.
    "There are parks close to the freeway shopping centers Tweedy mile with all the shops. Pretty tight nit community "
    0
    Flag
  • Xiomara_menjivar
    "The yearly Tweedy Mile Fair. Awesome how all the neighbors and local business owners come together on this day. "
    2
    Flag
  • Ivette Paniagua as Evy
    "Nice neighborhood but some neighbors don’t like my doggie cuz one of the barks to much but soon or later I going to move in a few months yeah relief "
    0
    Flag
  • JOSEPHINE I.
    "The commute where I live is ok the bus stop is about 1 1/2 blocks away I get the bus to work, shopping, and running errands"
    0
    Flag
  • Carla B.
    "We have a dog park walking distance. Bike trail . Easy access to the freeway. Schools are with in walking distance "
    0
    Flag
  • Erick
    "I have lived in this neighborhood my whole life and once you move in and meet other neighbors, it feels like a great welcoming. "
    0
    Flag
  • Veronicalmills
    "Good neighborhood. Not very diverse, but friendly. Lots of shops and community events during holidays and summer. "
    0
    Flag
  • Nataly P.
    "Too long I need to move out of South Gate I wish I worked closer. I like South Gate it’s far from weird and unsafe areas. The houses are nice........................::::"
    0
    Flag
  • Abigail R.
    "I been here for two years and it’s a really calm area. The park has a lot of activities and sports for kids. We did get our stuff stolen from the car, but besides that it’s really calm and clean. "
    0
    Flag
  • Alexa.nacho1
    "Is quiet but there are some things that not apply to the neighborhood like the parking there’s no space parking and some people’s like to stole"
    0
    Flag
  • Kenia V.
    "Hardly anyone picks up after their dogs. A lot of dog owners walk their dogs early in the morning around the neighborhood "
    0
    Flag
  • Ezekiel F.
    "Very peaceful and relaxing with a beautiful park to walk my dogs. People are friendly and kind. Neighbors keep a close watch for anything or anyone suspected of wrongdoing. Streets feel safe at night if you want to go for a walk."
    0
    Flag
  • Cristina C.
    "The Tweedy Fair and The Tweedy Parade its all fun and games and alot of good vibes with all the people that live here"
    0
    Flag
  • Glend G.
    "Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the homeless population in the city. There are so many package thieves, it's not worth using Amazon unless you will be waiting outside. The streets aren't safe, and even your home isnt safe. Our family left for a week, only to find our home broken into. This includes many stolen car batteries, so it's not worth parking on the streets. Not to mention all of the car accidents in the area."
    0
    Flag
  • Reyna M.
    "it really depends where you live in south gate. some parts are safer and less sketchy. I've lived here for 10 years and it's just full of hard working people trying to make it. "
    0
    Flag
  • Bridgit S.
    "Every since they opened Walmart it's gotten really bad with criminal activity.................. This used to be a really nice place to live...."
    0
    Flag
  • Diana O.
    "I hardly ever see people walking their dogs unless it’s around the park. The neighborhood seems really peaceful especially on the side closer to the 710"
    0
    Flag
  • Luis R.
    "Nice place to live. I have enjoy living in South Gate for the 36 years. Fun place to raise your family. "
    0
    Flag
  • Christine2442
    "Parks are well lit and have many activities during holidays. Also a farmers market every Monday morning. "
    0
    Flag
  • Juan E.
    "South Gate park with manny different sports event soccer basketball tennis swimming pool the fair nice and calm neighborhood "
    1
    Flag
  • Afrancis29
    "This is a temporary stay the homes here are well kept but the rift raft is a problem in my opinion. There have been several break ins even my own family has been victim of crime ugh"
    1
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature - Pet Friendly

19 pet-friendly rentals in South Gate, CA

Explore by feature - Garage

18 rentals with a garage in South Gate, CA

Explore by feature - Air Conditioning

34 rentals with air conditioning in South Gate, CA

Homes for sale near 8178 Chestnut Ave

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 8178 Chestnut Ave

Skip to last item
Skip to first item
The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2026-07-31 15:10:33 PDT and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information