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8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 - Property report

Also known as: 8515 Cherokee Dr

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1979

Acreage

0.257

Sale price

$875,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8515 Cherokee Dr
Downey, CA 90241
Zip code
90241
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
3,426
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1979
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
08/09/2016
Sale price
$875,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,939
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 10,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.257

Area overview

Walk score
49 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
49 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Downey Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/09/2016 $875,000 XXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XX XXXX XXXXX XX
06/08/2016 $782,500 XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX; XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXX X
02/03/1989 $560,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/22/2020 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXX X XXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
08/09/2016 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
08/09/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX
08/09/2016 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX
08/09/2016 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
08/09/2016 Grant Deed XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/14/2016 Modify Trustees Deed XXX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
06/08/2016 Trustees Deed XXX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
04/20/2015 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXX XXXXX X
04/03/2015 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8515 Cherokee Drive, 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
$14,939
Current property tax
$15,818
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,252,287
Land value
$816,466
Building value
$435,821

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,227,733 1.1929 $14,646 +1.61%
2024-2025 $1,203,661 1.1975 $14,414 +3.72%
2023-2024 $1,180,061 1.1776 $13,896 +5.53%
2022-2023 $1,156,924 1.1382 $13,168 +20.59%
2021-2022 $956,937 1.1411 $10,920 +1.61%
2020-2021 $947,125 1.134687 $10,747 +3.10%
2019-2020 $910,349 1.145073 $10,424 +1.64%
2018-2019 $892,500 1.1491 $10,256 +1.69%
2017-2018 $875,000 1.1526 $10,085 +0.29%
2016-2017 $863,000 1.1652 $10,056 +7.90%

Special assessments & penalties for 8515 Cherokee Drive, 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 8515 Cherokee Drive, 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)
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.16
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 0.25
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 0.25
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 0.29
Around The World Children Center, Inc. NR Private PK-K 60 0.31
Gallatin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 768 0.77
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School 5 Public K-5 756 0.83
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.16
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 0.25
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 0.29
Downey Christian School NR Private PK-8 177 0.42
Downey Christian School NR Private K-8 80 0.61
Doty Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,327 0.64
Griffiths Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,296 0.93
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.86
Suva Intermediate School 4 Public 6-8 704 1.89
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.89
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.16
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 0.54
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 1.13
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy 2 Public 9-12 103 1.78
Columbus (Christopher) High 3 Public 10-12 492 1.86
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.86
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.89
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.93
Santa Fe High School 8 Public 9-12 1,935 2.01
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 2.05

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Neighbors for 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA

10438 Brookshire Ave, Downey 8565 Cherokee Dr, Downey 10424 Brookshire Ave, Downey 10442 Brookshire Ave, Downey 10407 Bellder Dr, Downey 10427 Bellder Dr, Downey 8519 Cherokee Dr, Downey 10401 Bellder Dr, Downey 10357 Bellder Dr, Downey 10351 Bellder Dr, Downey 10348 Brookshire Ave, Downey 10413 Bellder Dr, Downey 8525 Cherokee Dr, Downey 8530 Farm St, Downey 10369 Bellder Dr, Downey 10363 Bellder Dr, Downey 10441 Birchdale Ave, Downey 10360 Brookshire Ave, Downey 10404 Brookshire Ave, Downey 8505 Cherokee Dr, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA

90022, Los Angeles County, CA 90040, Los Angeles County, CA 90201, Los Angeles County, CA 90240, Los Angeles County, CA 90242, Los Angeles County, CA 90255, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90270, Los Angeles County, CA 90280, Los Angeles County, CA 90606, 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 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241?

The development at 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 was built in 1979.

What is the total square footage of 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241?

8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 has a total of 3,426 square feet.

When was 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 last sold and what was the sale price?

8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 was last sold on 08/09/2016 for $875,000.

What is the assessed value of 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241?

8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 is currently assessed at $1,252,287.

What are the property taxes for 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241?

The property taxes for 8515 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 total $14,938.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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