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8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 - Property report

Also known as: 8438 Cherokee Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1998

Acreage

0.229

Sale price

$850,008

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8438 Cherokee Dr
Downey, CA 90241
Zip code
90241
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool
Building sq. ft.
4,181
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1998
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
05/28/2002
Sale price
$850,008
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$16,193
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 10,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.229

Area overview

Walk score
50 /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 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/28/2002 $850,008 XXXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/17/2024 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX
12/17/2024 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/08/2013 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
07/24/2012 Notice Default XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
07/11/2006 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
09/02/2003 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX,XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX X
05/28/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8438 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
$16,193
Current property tax
$17,026
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,357,462
Land value
$338,120
Building value
$1,019,342

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,330,847 1.1929 $15,876 +1.61%
2024-2025 $1,304,765 1.1975 $15,625 +3.72%
2023-2024 $1,279,182 1.1776 $15,064 +5.53%
2022-2023 $1,254,101 1.1382 $14,274 +1.74%
2021-2022 $1,229,512 1.1411 $14,030 +1.61%
2020-2021 $1,216,906 1.134687 $13,808 +3.10%
2019-2020 $1,169,654 1.145073 $13,393 +1.64%
2018-2019 $1,146,721 1.1491 $13,177 +1.69%
2017-2018 $1,124,237 1.1526 $12,958 +0.90%
2016-2017 $1,102,194 1.1652 $12,843 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 8438 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 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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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 0.22
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 0.22
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 0.22
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 0.25
Around The World Children Center, Inc. NR Private PK-K 60 0.36
Gallatin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 768 0.81
Rio Hondo Elementary School 7 Public K-5 812 0.84
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.22
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 0.22
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 0.25
Downey Christian School NR Private PK-8 177 0.42
Downey Christian School NR Private K-8 80 0.56
Doty Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,327 0.70
Griffiths Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,296 0.91
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 1.84
Suva Intermediate School 4 Public 6-8 704 1.86
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.87
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.22
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 0.52
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 1.08
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy 2 Public 9-12 103 1.81
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.86
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.87
Columbus (Christopher) High 3 Public 10-12 492 1.87
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.90
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 2.04
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 2.05

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Neighbors for 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA

8433 Quinn St, Downey 8536 Quinn St, Downey 8444 Quinn St, Downey 8423 7th St, Downey 8540 Cherokee Dr, Downey 8430 Cherokee Dr, Downey 8417 7th St, Downey 8445 Quinn St, Downey 8536 Cherokee Dr, Downey 8520 Cherokee Dr, Downey 8508 Quinn St, Downey 8525 Quinn St, Downey 8420 Quinn St, Downey 8535 Quinn St, Downey 8516 Quinn St, Downey 8421 Quinn St, Downey 10505 Brookshire Ave, Downey 8449 7th St, Downey 8526 Quinn St, Downey 8434 Quinn St, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 8438 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 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241?

The development at 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 was built in 1998.

What is the total square footage of 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241?

8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 has a total of 4,181 square feet.

When was 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 last sold and what was the sale price?

8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 was last sold on 05/28/2002 for $850,008.

What is the assessed value of 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241?

8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 is currently assessed at $1,357,462.

What are the property taxes for 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241?

The property taxes for 8438 Cherokee Drive, Downey, CA 90241 total $16,193.

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