| Primary address | 8242 Puritan Street, Downey |
| Zip code | 90242 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Current property tax | $1,823 |
| Building sqft | 1,029 |
| Total sqft | 1,862 |
| Building class | Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200) |
| Acreage | 0.158 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1951 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Stories | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Two-Family Residential Zone (R-2) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.
Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:
8242 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1951 and has a total of 1,029 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 8242 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $100,710, the tax amount paid for 8242 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 is $1,174.
When was 8242 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 last sold?8242 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 06/19/2012.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.
Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 8242 Puritan Street, Downey, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.
To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.
R: Recorded date
D: Document date
Access detailed property tax data for 8242 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $1,174 |
| Current property tax | $1,823 |
| Market value | $100,710 |
| Tax per sqft | $1 |
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 | Register |
| 06202 | County Sanitation District #2 | Register |
| 14358 | Downey Light District Zone L | Register |
| 14352 | Downey Lighting & Landscaping District 121 Zone 1 | Register |
| 14353 | Downey Safety Lighting Zone Iii | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 8242 Puritan 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 | $100,710 | 1.1662 | $1,174 | +1.00% |
| 2024-2025 | $98,736 | 1.1777 | $1,163 | +1.37% |
| 2023-2024 | $96,801 | 1.185 | $1,147 | +7.72% |
| 2022-2023 | $94,904 | 1.1221 | $1,065 | +1.61% |
| 2021-2022 | $93,044 | 1.1266 | $1,048 | +1.86% |
The complete history of permits filed for 8242 Puritan Street, Downey, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
Access a detailed real estate market overview of Downey so you can assess current trends, home values, types of properties sold and transaction volume. View the median home sale price in Downey and compare it to other neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.
Check out recently sold homes in Downey and see how their prices compare.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 8242 Puritan Street, Downey, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 8242 Puritan Street, Downey to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
| View daily traffic map |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.39 |
| Imperial Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-3 | 585 | 0.50 |
| Theodore Roosevelt | 5 | Public | K-5 | 536 | 0.54 |
| Ward Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 576 | 0.60 |
| Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center | NR | Private | PK-K | 78 | 0.70 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.39 |
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.73 |
| Sussman Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,122 | 0.77 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 1.15 |
| Paramount Unified Community Day School | NR | Public | 7-12 | 10 | 1.20 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.39 |
| St Pius X - St. Matthias High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 433 | 0.51 |
| St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 306 | 0.54 |
| Paramount High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 3,737 | 1.03 |
| Paramount Unified Community Day School | NR | Public | 7-12 | 10 | 1.20 |
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.
Here are the neighbors for 8242 Puritan Street, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12937 Downey Ave, Downey | 1,776 | ||
| 12941 Downey Ave, Downey | 1,776 | 07/08/2024 | |
| 12919 Downey Ave, Downey | 1,798 | 03/20/2020 | |
| 8135 Cheyenne Ave, Downey | 1,225 | 10/14/2003 | |
| 12913 Downey Ave, Downey | 2,640 | 01/15/2021 | |
| 12901 Downey Ave, Downey | 2,580 | 02/04/2009 | |
| 12907 Downey Ave, Downey | 2,580 | 09/30/2015 | |
| 8216 Devenir Ave, Downey | 2,884 | 08/09/2023 | |
| 12947 Downey Ave, Downey | 2,664 | 01/28/2016 | |
| 8228 Devenir Ave, Downey | 1,404 | 07/22/2020 | |
| 8224 Devenir Ave, Downey | 1,618 | 05/28/2024 | |
| 8111 Cheyenne Ave, Downey | 1,200 | 02/18/2021 | $805,000 |
| 8232 Devenir Ave, Downey | 1,308 | 01/17/2025 | $825,000 |
| 8131 Cheyenne Ave, Downey | 1,046 | 09/18/2024 | |
| 8220 Devenir Ave, Downey | 1,140 | 03/29/2013 | |
| 8103 Cheyenne Ave, Downey | 936 | 02/11/2021 | $707,000 |
| 8117 Cheyenne Ave, Downey | 2,819 | 06/06/2012 | $450,000 |
| 8119 Cheyenne Ave, Downey | 1,890 | 06/06/2022 | |
| 8127 Cheyenne Ave, Downey | 1,050 | 02/27/2003 | $320,003 |
| 8238 Devenir Ave, Downey | 778 | 02/22/2023 |