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8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 8221 Imperial Hwy

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Property type

Condominium - Detached (01D6)

Year built

1946

Acreage

0.149

Sale price

$308,003

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8221 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Condominium - Detached
Building sq. ft.
1,482
Buildings on lot
2
Year built
1946
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
02/25/2011
Sale price
$308,003
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,801
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.149

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
58 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Downey Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/25/2011 $308,003 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/08/2003 $295,002 XXXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX & XXXXXXX
05/09/1989 $197,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/11/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/30/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/21/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
11/27/2019 Covenant and Agreement XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX
06/06/2019 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/11/2018 Financing Statement XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/25/2013 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/25/2011 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/25/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/27/2010 Trustees Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$4,801
Current property tax
$5,440
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$402,483
Land value
$248,284
Building value
$154,199

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $402,483 1.1929 $4,801 +1.61%
2024-2025 $394,592 1.1975 $4,725 +3.72%
2023-2024 $386,856 1.1776 $4,556 +5.53%
2022-2023 $379,271 1.1382 $4,317 +1.74%
2021-2022 $371,835 1.1411 $4,243 +1.61%
2020-2021 $368,023 1.134687 $4,176 +3.10%
2019-2020 $353,734 1.145073 $4,051 +1.64%
2018-2019 $346,799 1.1491 $3,985 +1.69%
2017-2018 $340,000 1.1526 $3,919 +0.90%
2016-2017 $333,334 1.1652 $3,884 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 8221 Imperial Highway, 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

Permit information for 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA

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Downey residential market stats

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.12
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.35
Ward Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 0.65
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.67
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.67
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private 1-5 0 0.69
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.73
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 0.76
Theodore Roosevelt 5 Public K-5 536 0.95
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.11
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.35
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.55
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.73
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.11
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 1.27
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.39
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.52
Our Lady of Perpetual Help NR Private K-8 0 1.54
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 1.59
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.62
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 0.69
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 0.71
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.73
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 1.05
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.11
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.12
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.39
Paramount High School 5 Public 9-12 3,737 1.42
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.59
St. John Bosco High School NR Private 9-12 842 1.60

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1946.

What is the total square footage of 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242?

8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,482 square feet.

When was 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 02/25/2011 for $308,003.

What is the assessed value of 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242?

8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $402,483.

What are the property taxes for 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 8221 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 total $4,801.

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