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8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 8744 Melva St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1977

Acreage

0.114

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8744 Melva St
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,683
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1977
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,432
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.114

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/13/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
02/02/2012 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
01/31/2012 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/21/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
08/05/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
08/05/2009 Deed XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/15/2009 Trustees Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX
08/22/2008 Notice XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
08/29/2006
10/05/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8744 Melva 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
$6,432
Current property tax
$6,880
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$539,183
Land value
$283,224
Building value
$255,959

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $528,612 1.1929 $6,306 +1.61%
2024-2025 $518,248 1.1975 $6,206 +3.72%
2023-2024 $508,088 1.1776 $5,983 +5.53%
2022-2023 $498,126 1.1382 $5,670 +1.73%
2021-2022 $488,360 1.1411 $5,573 +1.61%
2020-2021 $483,355 1.134687 $5,485 +3.10%
2019-2020 $464,588 1.145073 $5,320 +1.64%
2018-2019 $455,479 1.1491 $5,234 +1.69%
2017-2018 $446,549 1.1526 $5,147 +0.90%
2016-2017 $437,794 1.1652 $5,101 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 8744 Melva 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 8744 Melva 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 0.21
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private K-4 16 0.44
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.52
Ward Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 0.68
Gauldin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 577 0.81
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.82
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.86
Carpenter Elementary School 6 Public K-4 522 0.86
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private 1-5 0 0.94
Lewis Elementary School 6 Public K-5 847 1.03
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.28
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.52
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.86
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.03
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.04
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 1.08
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 1.18
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 1.34
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 1.34
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.43
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.52
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.52
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 0.98
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.03
Columbus (Christopher) High 3 Public 10-12 492 1.03
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.04
St. John Bosco High School NR Private 9-12 842 1.15
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.15
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 1.18
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 1.34

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Neighbors for 8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA

12215 Marbel Ave, Downey 12201 Marbel Ave, Downey 12204 Marbel Ave, Downey 12215 Lakewood Blvd, Downey 12211 Lakewood Blvd, Downey 8740 Melva St, Downey 12227 Marbel Ave, Downey 12212 Marbel Ave, Downey 12223 Marbel Ave, Downey 12200 Marbel Ave, Downey 12216 Marbel Ave, Downey 12207 Lakewood Blvd, Downey 8736 Melva St, Downey 8732 Melva St, Downey 12219 Marbel Ave, Downey 12205 Marbel Ave, Downey 12209 Marbel Ave, Downey 8748 Melva St, Downey 12208 Marbel Ave, Downey 12219 Lakewood Blvd, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 8744 Melva 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 8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1977.

What is the total square footage of 8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242?

8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,683 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242?

8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $528,612.

What are the property taxes for 8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 8744 Melva Street, Downey, CA 90242 total $6,305.

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