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8040 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 Property Information

8040 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 8040 Puritan Street, Downey
Zip code 90242
County Los Angeles
Municipality Downey

Sales & Tax Overview for 8040 Puritan Street, Downey

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Sale date 10/31/1996
Sale price $129,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,369

Lot & Building Information for 8040 Puritan Street, Downey

Building sqft 576
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.133
Units 1
Year built 1929
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 8040 Puritan Street, Downey

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 8040 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242?

8040 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1929 and has a total of 576 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 8040 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $345,978, the tax amount paid for 8040 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 is $4,034.

When was 8040 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 last sold?

8040 Puritan Street, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 07/03/2006.

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Past Sales & Property History for 8040 Puritan Street, Downey

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/31/1996 $129,000
04/13/1988 $110,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 8040 Puritan Street, Downey

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/28/2010 Notice
11/04/2009 Assignment Trust Deed
07/03/2006 Trust Deed
07/03/2006 Deed
09/24/2004 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/31/1996 Deed
04/13/1988 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 8040 Puritan Street, Downey

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,035
Current property tax $4,369
Market value $345,978
Tax per sqft $7

Special Assessments And Penalties for 8040 Puritan 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 8040 Puritan Street, Downey

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 8040 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 $345,978 1.1662 $4,035 +1.00%
2024-2025 $339,195 1.1777 $3,995 +1.37%
2023-2024 $332,545 1.185 $3,941 +7.72%
2022-2023 $326,025 1.1221 $3,658 +1.59%
2021-2022 $319,633 1.1266 $3,601 +1.88%

Permits for 8040 Puritan Street, Downey

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Downey residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$867,500
6.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$566
0.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% 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)
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.27
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.48
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.48
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.50
Theodore Roosevelt 5 Public K-5 536 0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.27
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.70
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.95
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.10
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.23

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.27
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 0.27
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 0.30
Paramount High School 5 Public 9-12 3,737 1.15
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.23

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Neighbors for 8040 Puritan Street, Downey

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
8019 Puritan St, Downey 1,760 02/19/2013 $350,000
8032 Puritan St, Downey 903 06/28/2023
8044 Puritan St, Downey 1,890 07/21/2022
8043 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 1,600 04/11/2024 $975,000
8033 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 405 02/20/2024 $550,000
8026 Puritan St, Downey 1,019 06/12/2003
8033 Puritan St, Downey 930 05/20/2004 $405,004
8050 Puritan St, Downey 1,534 10/20/2021 $750,000
8029 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 1,024 02/26/2024 $600,000
8014 Puritan St, Downey 1,089 04/22/2009
8013 Puritan St, Downey 1,684 08/28/2020
8025 Puritan St, Downey 868 02/02/2004
8028 Puritan St, Downey 784 05/11/2012 $300,000
8020 Puritan St, Downey 1,274 01/31/2020
8051 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 1,179 12/19/2018
8041 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 1,114 10/15/2001
8015 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 1,064 05/05/2004 $430,004
8029 Puritan St, Downey 750 12/18/2013
8025 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 773 10/28/2019
8019 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 852 07/29/2016

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