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7240 Benares Street, Downey, CA 90241 Property Information

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Primary address	7240 Benares Street, Downey
Zip code	90241
County	Los Angeles

Municipality	Downey

Sales & Tax Overview for 7240 Benares Street, Downey

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Sale date	12/27/2002
Sale price	$305,003

Arm's length	Register
Current property tax	$6,981

Lot & Building Information for 7240 Benares Street, Downey

Building sqft	1,768
Building class	Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage	0.255
Units	1
Year built	1943
Year last altered	Register
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3
Heating/AC	Central heating

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Zoning district	Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Weed hazard	No
School district	Downey Unified School District

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About 7240 Benares Street, Downey

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 7240 Benares Street, Downey, CA 90241?

7240 Benares Street, Downey, CA 90241 was built in 1943 and has a total of 1,768 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 7240 Benares Street, Downey, CA 90241 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $534,005, the tax amount paid for 7240 Benares Street, Downey, CA 90241 is $6,370.

When was 7240 Benares Street, Downey, CA 90241 last sold?

7240 Benares Street, Downey, CA 90241 was last sold in 05/24/2022.

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Past Sales & Property History for 7240 Benares Street, Downey

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Purchase date	Purchase price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/27/2002	$305,003	Register	Register

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Title Documents for 7240 Benares Street, Downey

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Date	Type	Maturity
05/24/2022	Homestead
05/24/2022	Quit Claim Deed (File correction - Single parcel sale)
06/02/2014	Trust Deed	06/01/2029
06/02/2014	Subordination
06/07/2007	Covenant and Agreement
12/27/2002	Deed (Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)

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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 7240 Benares Street, Downey

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Base tax	$6,370
Current property tax	$6,981

Market value	$534,005
Tax per sqft	$4

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Special Assessments And Penalties for 7240 Benares Street, Downey

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes or direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code	Description	Tax levied
35071	Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge	Register
06202	County Sanitation District #2	Register
14358	Downey Light District Zone L	Register
14352	Downey Lighting & Landscaping District 121 Zone 1	Register
14353	Downey Safety Lighting Zone Iii	Register

Assessment History for 7240 Benares Street, Downey

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 7240 Benares Street, Downey, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year	Assessment value	Total tax rate	Property tax	Year over year change
2025-2026	$534,005	1.1929	$6,370	+1.60%
2024-2025	$523,556	1.1975	$6,270	+3.72%
2023-2024	$513,291	1.1776	$6,045	+5.53%
2022-2023	$503,227	1.1382	$5,728	+1.74%
2021-2022	$493,360	1.1411	$5,630	+1.61%

Permits for 7240 Benares Street, Downey

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Downey residential market stats

Median Sale Price

$867,500

6.6% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$566

0.4% YoY

Los Angeles County Median Sale Price

$870,000

-0.6% YoY

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s)	X (See more on map)
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Faults and tsunami inundation zone map	Register
Landslides and liquefaction map	Register

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Sundance Academy	NR	Private	1-12	0	0.29
Williams Elementary School	9	Public	K-3	630	0.36
Old River Elementary School	7	Public	4-5	657	0.45
Montessori Children's Academy	NR	Private	PK-6	91	0.56
Montessori Children's Academy	NR	Private	PK-6	91	0.56

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Sundance Academy	NR	Private	1-12	0	0.29
West Middle School	7	Public	6-8	1,332	0.37
Heritage Christian School	NR	Private	PK, K-11	30	0.99
St. Raymond Elementary School	NR	Private	K-8	276	1.23
Downey Christian School	NR	Private	K-8	80	1.40

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Sundance Academy	NR	Private	1-12	0	0.29
Heritage Christian School	NR	Private	PK, K-11	30	0.99
Warren High School	8	Public	9-12	3,437	1.01
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex	4	Public	9-12	440	1.41
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics At Legacy High School Complex	7	Public	9-12	543	1.41

Neighbors for 7240 Benares Street, Downey

Here are the neighbors for 7240 Benares Street, Downey.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
7223 Luxor St, Downey	1,632	03/09/2015
11701 Old River School Rd, Downey	1,080	04/27/2004	$67,000
7341 Luxor St, Downey	1,658	02/14/2022
7234 Benares St, Downey	858	05/24/2022
7252 Benares St, Downey	1,433	10/23/2024
7214 Benares St, Downey	1,249	11/21/2022	$60,000
7356 Benares St, Downey	1,242	03/14/2023
7335 Luxor St, Downey	1,478	06/26/2026
7329 Luxor St, Downey	1,503	12/21/2005
7206 Benares St, Downey	896	03/01/2017
7209 Luxor St, Downey	1,005	01/25/2011
7235 Luxor St, Downey	3,364	12/17/2024
7220 Benares St, Downey	868	07/07/2006
7246 Benares St, Downey	1,660	01/30/2024
7226 Benares St, Downey	1,340	02/18/2025
7215 Luxor St, Downey	1,173	09/18/2019	$540,000
7231 Luxor St, Downey	1,680	04/20/2016
7260 Benares St, Downey	1,366	08/05/2021
7348 Benares St, Downey	1,461	07/29/2024
7323 Luxor St, Downey	1,430	10/06/2025	$790,000

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