| Primary address | 8540 Boyson Street, Downey |
| Zip code | 90242 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 09/21/2009 |
| Sale price | $480,004 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $8,155 |
| Building sqft | 1,389 |
| Total sqft | 2,273 |
| Building class | Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200) |
| Acreage | 0.276 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1938 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Stories | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
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8540 Boyson Street, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1938 and has a total of 1,389 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 8540 Boyson Street, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $632,310, the tax amount paid for 8540 Boyson Street, Downey, CA 90242 is $7,542.
When was 8540 Boyson Street, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the last sale price?8540 Boyson Street, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 09/21/2009 for $480,004.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 8540 Boyson 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 | $7,543 |
| Current property tax | $8,155 |
| Market value | $632,310 |
| Tax per sqft | $3 |
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 8540 Boyson 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 | $632,310 | 1.1929 | $7,543 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $619,920 | 1.1975 | $7,424 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $607,772 | 1.1776 | $7,157 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $595,863 | 1.1382 | $6,782 | +1.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $584,187 | 1.1411 | $6,666 | +1.60% |
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| 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 |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 757 | 0.20 |
| Maria Montessori House of Children School | NR | Private | K-4 | 16 | 0.54 |
| Imperial Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-3 | 585 | 0.58 |
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.60 |
| Maria Montessori House of Children School | NR | Private | 1-5 | 0 | 0.69 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussman Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,122 | 0.28 |
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.60 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.76 |
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.27 |
| Woodruff Academy | NR | Public | 7-12 | 17 | 1.29 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.76 |
| Los Angeles County Rop School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 0 | 0.76 |
| Warren High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,437 | 0.81 |
| Downey High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 4,063 | 1.13 |
| St Pius X - St. Matthias High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 433 | 1.25 |
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Here are the neighbors for 8540 Boyson Street, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8514 Boyson St, Downey | 1,643 | 06/03/2022 | |
| 8551 Orange St, Downey | 1,080 | 06/03/2021 | |
| 8557 Orange St, Downey | 3,633 | 11/08/2017 | |
| 8565 Orange St, Downey | 1,116 | 03/17/2008 | $525,000 |
| 8559 Boyson St, Downey | 1,326 | 01/22/2010 | |
| 8551 Boyson St, Downey | 1,492 | 06/03/2011 | $420,000 |
| 8536 Boyson St, Downey | 952 | 10/21/2022 | |
| 8521 Orange St, Downey | 1,997 | 10/29/2003 | |
| 8523 Orange St, Downey | 1,176 | 01/04/2023 | |
| 8548 Boyson St, Downey | 1,322 | 08/23/2012 | |
| 8522 Boyson St, Downey | 3,006 | 05/20/2025 | |
| 8510 Boyson St, Downey | 1,714 | 03/29/2013 | $455,000 |
| 12264 Brookshire Ave, Downey | 2,394 | 02/06/2024 | $800,000 |
| 12211 Birchdale Ave, Downey | 1,320 | 04/16/2002 | |
| 8511 Orange St, Downey | 1,404 | 05/20/2020 | $950,000 |
| 12203 Birchdale Ave, Downey | 1,112 | 07/08/2022 | |
| 8539 Orange St, Downey | 1,008 | 07/02/2010 | |
| 8528 Boyson St, Downey | 2,409 | 12/03/2015 | |
| 8554 Boyson St, Downey | 1,187 | 06/04/2019 | |
| 8558 Alameda St, Downey | 1,226 | 11/13/2025 | $1,130,000 |