| Primary address | 8740 Imperial Highway, Downey |
| Zip code | 90242 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 11/30/2021 |
| Sale price | $585,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $8,014 |
| Building sqft | 1,168 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.212
|
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1956 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-3) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
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8740 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1956 and has a total of 1,168 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 8740 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $633,221, the tax amount paid for 8740 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 is $7,553.
When was 8740 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the last sale price?8740 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 11/30/2021 for $585,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2021 | $585,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 8740 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $7,554 |
| Current property tax | $8,014 |
| Market value | $633,221 |
| Tax per sqft | $6 |
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 8740 Imperial Highway, 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 | $633,221 | 1.1929 | $7,554 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $620,806 | 1.1975 | $7,434 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $608,634 | 1.1776 | $7,167 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $596,700 | 1.1382 | $6,792 | +617.17% |
| 2021-2022 | $83,020 | 1.1411 | $947 | +1.57% |
The complete history of permits filed for 8740 Imperial Highway, Downey, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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Create a free account to unlock extended information for 8740 Imperial Highway, Downey, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| 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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 8740 Imperial Highway, Downey to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 576 | 0.16 |
| Maria Montessori House of Children School | NR | Private | K-4 | 16 | 0.22 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.62 |
| Carpenter Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-4 | 522 | 0.64 |
| Imperial Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-3 | 585 | 0.67 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussman Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,122 | 0.28 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.62 |
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.85 |
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.00 |
| St. Dominic Savio | NR | Private | K-8 | 311 | 1.05 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.62 |
| Los Angeles County Rop School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 0 | 0.63 |
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.00 |
| St. John Bosco High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 842 | 1.05 |
| St Pius X - St. Matthias High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 433 | 1.10 |
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Here are the neighbors for 8740 Imperial Highway, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8825 Dalen St, Downey | 1,302 | 10/01/2014 | $430,000 |
| 8738 Imperial Hwy, Downey | 925 | 06/01/2015 | |
| 8742 Imperial Hwy, Downey | 1,368 | 11/12/2021 | $850,000 |
| 9275 Birdvale Dr, Downey | 782 | 02/07/2013 | $270,000 |
| 9261 Birdvale Dr, Downey | 1,030 | 02/21/2007 | |
| 12655 Lakewood Blvd, Downey | 17,259 | 12/26/2023 | |
| 9238 Belcher St, Downey | 1,380 | 01/19/1999 | |
| 9232 Belcher St, Downey | 1,016 | 11/29/2017 | $475,000 |
| 12649 Lakewood Blvd, Downey | 1,726 | 08/09/2023 | |
| 8802 1/4 Imperial Hwy, Downey | 504 | 06/01/2015 | |
| 8800 Imperial Hwy, Downey | 1,285 | 06/01/2015 | |
| 12651 Lakewood Blvd, Downey | 3,343 | 10/06/2005 | |
| 8814 Imperial Hwy, Downey | 1,735 | 10/16/2003 | $310,503 |
| 8743 Dalen St, Downey | 2,120 | 08/04/2017 | |
| 8747 Dalen St, Downey | 1,256 | 10/11/2005 | |
| 8809 Dalen St, Downey | 977 | 12/27/2023 | $715,000 |
| 8806 Imperial Hwy, Downey | 2,788 | 10/02/2020 | |
| 8821 Dalen St, Downey | 1,749 | 04/28/2025 | |
| 8744 Dalen St, Downey | 1,261 | ||
| 8813 Dalen St, Downey | 1,233 | 09/24/2021 |