| Primary address | 7838 Gainford Street, Downey |
| Zip code | 90240 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 02/24/2025 |
| Sale price | $1,080,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $4,828 |
| Building sqft | 1,623 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence with Pool (0101) |
| Acreage | 0.14
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1949 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Central heating |
| Pool | Yes |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 7,500) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
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7838 Gainford Street, Downey, CA 90240 was built in 1949 and has a total of 1,623 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 7838 Gainford Street, Downey, CA 90240 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $358,285, the tax amount paid for 7838 Gainford Street, Downey, CA 90240 is $4,273.
When was 7838 Gainford Street, Downey, CA 90240 last sold and what was the last sale price?7838 Gainford Street, Downey, CA 90240 was last sold in 02/24/2025 for $1,080,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 7838 Gainford Street, Downey, CA 90240. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $4,274 |
| Current property tax | $4,828 |
| Market value | $358,285 |
| 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 7838 Gainford 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 | $358,285 | 1.1929 | $4,274 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $351,261 | 1.1975 | $4,206 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $344,375 | 1.1776 | $4,055 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $337,623 | 1.1382 | $3,843 | +1.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $331,004 | 1.1411 | $3,777 | +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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 779 | 0.22 |
| Downey Christian School | NR | Private | K-8 | 80 | 0.40 |
| Downey Christian School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 177 | 0.47 |
| Downey Christian School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 177 | 0.47 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 315 | 0.62 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffiths Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,296 | 0.13 |
| Downey Christian School | NR | Private | K-8 | 80 | 0.40 |
| Downey Christian School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 177 | 0.47 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 315 | 0.62 |
| St. Mark's Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 75 | 0.63 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.88 |
| Downey High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 4,063 | 1.30 |
| Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 103 | 1.33 |
| Faith Christian Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 24 | 1.57 |
| Warren High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,437 | 1.57 |
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Here are the neighbors for 7838 Gainford Street, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7763 Dacosta St, Downey | 2,041 | 08/21/2023 | |
| 7844 Gainford St, Downey | 765 | 01/18/2005 | |
| 7820 Gainford St, Downey | 1,137 | 10/23/2001 | |
| 7769 Dacosta St, Downey | 1,541 | 02/23/2026 | |
| 7857 Dacosta St, Downey | 1,769 | 05/03/2021 | |
| 9835 Tweedy Ln, Downey | 1,152 | 04/19/2022 | |
| 7839 Dacosta St, Downey | 1,094 | 08/17/2005 | |
| 7826 Gainford St, Downey | 3,517 | 05/22/2009 | $780,007 |
| 7803 Dacosta St, Downey | 2,891 | 04/17/2023 | |
| 7851 Dacosta St, Downey | 4,148 | 12/14/2022 | |
| 9816 Rives Ave, Downey | 1,274 | 04/13/2012 | |
| 7757 Dacosta St, Downey | 1,750 | 04/07/2022 | |
| 7832 Gainford St, Downey | 827 | 06/11/2020 | |
| 7751 Dacosta St, Downey | 1,000 | 09/29/2021 | $730,000 |
| 7775 Dacosta St, Downey | 1,450 | ||
| 7850 Gainford St, Downey | 1,607 | 03/27/2019 | |
| 9821 Tweedy Ln, Downey | 1,594 | 04/02/2021 | $800,000 |
| 7833 Dacosta St, Downey | 1,125 | 05/31/2013 | |
| 7856 Gainford St, Downey | 1,500 | 08/26/2022 | |
| 7845 Dacosta St, Downey | 749 | 04/07/2000 |