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8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 8523 Donovan St

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1950

Acreage

0.247

Sale price

$410,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8523 Donovan St
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,079
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1950
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
09/23/2011
Sale price
$410,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$13,263
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.247

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/23/2011 $410,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX
03/26/2003 $388,503 XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX
04/18/2002 $275,619 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/29/2025 Quit Claim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/23/2011 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
09/23/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
12/09/2010 Trustees Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX
06/09/2010
05/01/2009 Notice XXXXXX XXXXX X
09/11/2006 Substitution Trustee XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/22/2006 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
06/13/2005 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/11/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8523 Donovan Street, 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
$13,263
Current property tax
$14,008
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,111,800
Land value
$663,000
Building value
$448,800

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $525,271 1.1929 $6,266 +1.61%
2024-2025 $514,972 1.1975 $6,167 +3.72%
2023-2024 $504,875 1.1776 $5,945 +5.53%
2022-2023 $494,976 1.1382 $5,634 +1.75%
2021-2022 $485,272 1.1411 $5,537 +1.60%
2020-2021 $480,298 1.134687 $5,450 +3.10%
2019-2020 $461,649 1.145073 $5,286 +1.64%
2018-2019 $452,598 1.1491 $5,201 +1.69%
2017-2018 $443,724 1.1526 $5,114 +0.90%
2016-2017 $435,024 1.1652 $5,069 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 8523 Donovan Street, 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 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 0.32
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.49
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private K-4 16 0.50
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.54
Ward Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 0.62
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private 1-5 0 0.70
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.77
Carpenter Elementary School 6 Public K-4 522 1.00
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 1.09
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 1.09
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.23
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.54
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.77
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.16
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 1.32
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.36
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.37
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 1.43
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 1.50
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 1.50
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.77
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.78
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 0.87
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 1.14
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.16
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 1.16
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.24
Columbus (Christopher) High 3 Public 10-12 492 1.36
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.36
St. John Bosco High School NR Private 9-12 842 1.36

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Neighbors for 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA

8535 Donovan St, Downey 8517 Donovan St, Downey 12554 Bellder Dr, Downey 8550 Meadow Rd, Downey 8526 Orange St, Downey 8534 Orange St, Downey 8548 Orange St, Downey 12318 Brookshire Ave, Downey 12556 Bellder Dr, Downey 8533 Donovan St, Downey 8545 Donovan St, Downey 8556 Orange St, Downey 8509 Donovan St, Downey 8537 Imperial Hwy, Downey 8524 Orange St, Downey 8506 Orange St, Downey 12560 Bellder Dr, Downey 8542 Orange St, Downey 8549 Donovan St, Downey 8559 Donovan St, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA

90040, Los Angeles County, CA 90201, Los Angeles County, CA 90221, Los Angeles County, CA 90240, Los Angeles County, CA 90255, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90270, Los Angeles County, CA 90280, Los Angeles County, CA 90660, 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 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242?

8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,079 square feet.

When was 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 09/23/2011 for $410,000.

What is the assessed value of 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242?

8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $525,271.

What are the property taxes for 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 8523 Donovan Street, Downey, CA 90242 total $6,265.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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