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8517 Fontana Street, Downey, CA 90241 Property Information

8517 Fontana Street, Downey, CA 90241 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 8517 Fontana Street, Downey
Zip code 90241
County Los Angeles
Municipality Downey

Sales & Tax Overview for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey

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Current property tax $4,229

Lot & Building Information for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey

Building sqft 1,065
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.172
Units 1
Year built 1952
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Two-Family Residential Zone (R-2)
Weed hazard No
School district Downey Unified School District

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About 8517 Fontana Street, Downey

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey, CA 90241?

8517 Fontana Street, Downey, CA 90241 was built in 1952 and has a total of 1,065 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 8517 Fontana Street, Downey, CA 90241 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $313,519, the tax amount paid for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey, CA 90241 is $3,739.

When was 8517 Fontana Street, Downey, CA 90241 last sold?

8517 Fontana Street, Downey, CA 90241 was last sold in 08/22/2014.

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Past Sales & Property History for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey

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Title Documents for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/22/2014 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/03/2012 Trust Deed 12/01/2042
10/18/2012 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
05/22/2009 Trust Deed
06/17/2002 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
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Property Taxes for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,740
Current property tax $4,229
Market value $313,519
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey

Special Assessments

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

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 8517 Fontana Street, Downey

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 8517 Fontana 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 $313,519 1.1929 $3,740 +1.61%
2024-2025 $307,373 1.1975 $3,681 +3.72%
2023-2024 $301,347 1.1776 $3,549 +5.53%
2022-2023 $295,439 1.1382 $3,363 +1.75%
2021-2022 $289,647 1.1411 $3,305 +1.60%

Permits for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey

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Downey residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$833,000
-2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$557
3.1% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% 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 to school (mi)
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 0.38
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private 1-5 0 0.69
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.85
Creative Beginnings Elementary NR Private K-5 105 0.90
Creative Beginnings NR Private K-6 124 0.90

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.77
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.85
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.06
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 1.26
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.28

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 0.48
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 0.62
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.06
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.06
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.28

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Neighbors for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey

Here are the neighbors for 8517 Fontana Street, Downey.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
8535 Fontana St, Downey 1,272 10/25/2006
11833 Patton Rd, Downey 1,000 03/28/2013
11828 Brookshire Ave, Downey 1,504 12/16/2015
8541 Fontana St, Downey 3,296 03/28/2016
11832 Brookshire Ave, Downey 1,074 09/15/2025 $880,000
8539 Fontana St, Downey 1,722 02/07/2007
11839 Patton Rd, Downey 975 03/28/2013
11822 Brookshire Ave, Downey 1,285 03/19/2026
8507 Fontana St, Downey 506 04/15/2009
11838 Brookshire Ave, Downey 506 09/26/2011
8555 Fontana St, Downey 1,826 03/07/2025 $1,200,000
8552 Luxor St, Downey 1,275 07/05/2019 $640,000
8551 Fontana St, Downey 1,417 10/02/2020
8513 Fontana St, Downey 780 08/22/2014
11831 Patton Rd, Downey 2,185 12/11/2024
8560 Luxor St, Downey 952 06/20/2019
8521 Fontana St, Downey 5,000 08/22/2014
11825 Patton Rd, Downey 1,376 10/24/2012 $359,000
11817 Patton Rd, Downey 2,809 12/06/2023
8548 Luxor St, Downey 1,285 01/09/2015

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