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7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 7818 Melva St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.231

Sale price

$197,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
7818 Melva St
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,518
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1951
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
11/17/1994
Sale price
$197,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,176
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.231

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/17/1994 $197,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
05/18/1994 $150,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/06/2008 Deed XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXX XXXXX
05/18/2004 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX X
08/21/2003 Deed XXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX
05/15/2003 Deed XXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXX X
03/12/2003 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXX, XXXXXX X
03/07/2003 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X
04/08/1999 Deed XXXXXXX, X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX X
05/13/1996 Deed XXXXXXX, X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
11/17/1994 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
05/18/1994 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 7818 Melva Street, Downey, 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
$6,176
Current property tax
$6,641
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$517,709
Land value
$399,382
Building value
$118,327

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $507,558 1.1929 $6,055 +1.61%
2024-2025 $497,607 1.1975 $5,959 +3.72%
2023-2024 $487,851 1.1776 $5,745 +5.53%
2022-2023 $478,286 1.1382 $5,444 +1.74%
2021-2022 $468,909 1.1411 $5,351 +1.61%
2020-2021 $464,102 1.134687 $5,266 +3.10%
2019-2020 $446,082 1.145073 $5,108 +1.64%
2018-2019 $437,336 1.1491 $5,025 +1.69%
2017-2018 $428,762 1.1526 $4,942 +0.90%
2016-2017 $420,356 1.1652 $4,898 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA

Code Description Tax levied
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
06202 County Sanitation District #2
14358 Downey Light District Zone L
14352 Downey Lighting & Landscaping District 121 Zone 1
14353 Downey Safety Lighting Zone Iii
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
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
Permits

Permit information for 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$867,500

6.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$566

0.4% 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)
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private 1-5 0 0.31
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.36
Old River Elementary School 7 Public 4-5 657 0.52
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.56
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.63
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.63
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.70
Williams Elementary School 9 Public K-3 630 0.88
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 1.03
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.36
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 0.59
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.70
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.08
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.15
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.51
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.65
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 1.72
Downey Christian School NR Private K-8 80 1.79
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 1.81
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.70
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 0.73
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 0.93
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 0.93
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.15
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.42
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.65
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.65
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 1.72
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex 4 Public 9-12 440 1.72

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Neighbors for 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA

7844 Melva St, Downey 7815 Kingbee St, Downey 7866 Melva St, Downey 7908 Melva St, Downey 12240 Rives Ave, Downey 7803 Kingbee St, Downey 7821 Kingbee St, Downey 7827 Kingbee St, Downey 7833 Kingbee St, Downey 7839 Kingbee St, Downey 7836 Melva St, Downey 7850 Melva St, Downey 12228 Rives Ave, Downey 12234 Rives Ave, Downey 7824 Melva St, Downey 7862 Melva St, Downey 7809 Kingbee St, Downey 7830 Melva St, Downey 7858 Melva St, Downey 7902 Melva St, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA

90040, Los Angeles County, CA 90201, Los Angeles County, CA 90221, Los Angeles County, CA 90240, Los Angeles County, CA 90241, Los Angeles County, CA 90255, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90270, Los Angeles County, CA 90280, Los Angeles County, CA 90640, Los Angeles County, CA 90660, Los Angeles County, CA 90670, Los Angeles County, CA 90701, Los Angeles County, CA 90703, Los Angeles County, CA 90706, Los Angeles County, CA 90713, Los Angeles County, CA 90723, Los Angeles County, CA 90805, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242?

7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,518 square feet.

When was 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 11/17/1994 for $197,000.

What is the assessed value of 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242?

7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $517,709.

What are the property taxes for 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 7818 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 total $6,175.

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