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7978 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241 Property Information

7978 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 7978 De Palma Street, Downey
Zip code 90241
County Los Angeles
Municipality Downey

Sales & Tax Overview for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

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Sale date 04/08/2021
Sale price $650,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,045

Lot & Building Information for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

Building sqft 1,270
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.126
Units 1
Year built 1950
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall 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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Other Property Data for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

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About 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241?

7978 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,270 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 7978 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $717,651, the tax amount paid for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241 is $8,560.

When was 7978 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241 last sold and what was the last sale price?

7978 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241 was last sold in 04/08/2021 for $650,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/08/2021 $650,000

Title Documents for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/08/2021 Trust Deed 05/01/2051
04/08/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
08/01/2000 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
               
               
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Property Taxes for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,561
Current property tax $9,045
Market value $717,651
Tax per sqft $7

Special Assessments And Penalties for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

Special Assessments

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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

Assessment History for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $717,651 1.1929 $8,561 +1.61%
2024-2025 $703,580 1.1975 $8,425 +3.72%
2023-2024 $689,785 1.1776 $8,123 +5.53%
2022-2023 $676,260 1.1382 $7,697 +705.15%
2021-2022 $83,802 1.1411 $956 +1.58%

Permits for 7978 De Palma 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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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
Williams Elementary School 9 Public K-3 630 0.61
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.66
Creative Beginnings Elementary NR Private K-5 105 0.73
Creative Beginnings NR Private K-6 124 0.73

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.66
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 0.75
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.84
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.12
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 1.26

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 0.20
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.84
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 0.90
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 1.44
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 1.45

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Neighbors for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

Here are the neighbors for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
11841 Paramount Blvd, Downey 1,982 10/06/2025 $950,000
11849 Paramount Blvd, Downey 1,290 10/01/2004 $500,005
7901 Stewart and Gray Rd, Downey 9,756 12/15/2010
7950 DE Palma St, Downey 2,636
11861 Paramount Blvd, Downey 1,960 02/11/2025 $3,500,000
7966 DE Palma St, Downey 1,299 05/28/2004 $450,004
11851 Paramount Blvd, Downey 1,600 10/27/2020
7972 DE Palma St, Downey 1,258 08/25/2003
7946 DE Palma St, Downey 995 06/11/2024
7940 DE Palma St, Downey 808 01/19/2022 $655,000
7988 DE Palma St, Downey 1,059 11/13/2018
7919 Stewart and Gray Rd, Downey 13,246 07/24/2015 $3,050,000
7941 Stewart and Gray Rd, Downey 13,246 01/14/2019
7925 Stewart and Gray Rd, Downey 15,468 07/24/2015 $3,295,000
7956 DE Palma St, Downey 1,699 06/18/2024 $820,000
7962 DE Palma St, Downey 1,334 02/05/2019
7928 DE Palma St, Downey 1,229 04/09/2015
7922 DE Palma St, Downey 1,800 03/09/2015
7982 DE Palma St, Downey 1,097 12/09/1999
7934 DE Palma St, Downey 2,538 10/03/2007

Nearby ZIP Codes for 7978 De Palma Street, Downey

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