| Primary address | 8640 Melva Street, Downey |
| Zip code | 90242 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Current property tax | $2,364 |
| Building sqft | 1,158 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.13 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| 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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8640 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,158 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 8640 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $170,933, the tax amount paid for 8640 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 is $2,039.
When was 8640 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 last sold?8640 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 06/09/2021.
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Access detailed property tax data for 8640 Melva 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 | $2,039 |
| Current property tax | $2,364 |
| Market value | $170,933 |
| Tax per sqft | $2 |
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 8640 Melva 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 | $170,933 | 1.1929 | $2,039 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $167,583 | 1.1975 | $2,007 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $164,298 | 1.1776 | $1,935 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $161,077 | 1.1382 | $1,833 | +1.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $157,919 | 1.1411 | $1,802 | +1.61% |
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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 | 0.13 |
| Maria Montessori House of Children School | NR | Private | K-4 | 16 | 0.50 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.65 |
| Ward Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 576 | 0.70 |
| Imperial Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-3 | 585 | 0.71 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussman Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,122 | 0.27 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.65 |
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.73 |
| Woodruff Academy | NR | Public | 7-12 | 17 | 1.15 |
| Downey Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 1.16 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.65 |
| Los Angeles County Rop School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 0 | 0.65 |
| Warren High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,437 | 0.87 |
| Downey High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 4,063 | 1.11 |
| Columbus (Christopher) High | 3 | Public | 10-12 | 492 | 1.15 |
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Here are the neighbors for 8640 Melva Street, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8603 Melva St, Downey | 1,668 | 01/06/1995 | $173,000 |
| 8625 Boyson St, Downey | 1,530 | 09/17/2018 | $605,000 |
| 8618 Melva St, Downey | 1,286 | 07/30/2002 | $250,002 |
| 8612 Melva St, Downey | 1,396 | 02/11/2020 | |
| 8608 Melva St, Downey | 1,218 | 04/19/2017 | |
| 8609 Boyson St, Downey | 1,070 | 03/15/2021 | |
| 8630 Melva St, Downey | 1,158 | 08/05/2019 | |
| 8613 Melva St, Downey | 1,468 | 09/24/2021 | |
| 8646 Melva St, Downey | 1,038 | 05/16/2025 | |
| 8635 Boyson St, Downey | 1,789 | 12/17/2019 | |
| 8631 Boyson St, Downey | 1,692 | 04/27/2021 | $750,000 |
| 8613 Boyson St, Downey | 2,703 | 01/31/2014 | |
| 8624 Melva St, Downey | 1,323 | 08/15/2008 | |
| 8609 Melva St, Downey | 1,594 | 08/26/2022 | |
| 8634 Melva St, Downey | 873 | 12/09/2020 | $490,000 |
| 8641 Boyson St, Downey | 1,580 | 07/05/2007 | |
| 8602 Melva St, Downey | 1,038 | 06/21/2012 | |
| 8619 Boyson St, Downey | 1,737 | 12/13/2024 | $975,000 |
| 8647 Boyson St, Downey | 2,042 | 08/30/2000 | $228,502 |
| 8603 Boyson St, Downey | 1,860 | 04/17/2023 | $780,000 |