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8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 - Property report

Also known as: 8721 Guatemala Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.139

Sale price

$780,000

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Address
Primary address
8721 Guatemala Ave
Downey, CA 90240
Zip code
90240
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,470
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1951
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
04/16/2021
Sale price
$780,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,273
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 6,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.139

Area overview

Walk score
18 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Downey Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

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Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/16/2021 $780,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX X; XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/14/2016 $495,000 XXXX XXXXX X; XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX X
09/22/2014 $395,000 XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/22/2026 Notice XXXXXX XXXXX
05/25/2022 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/14/2021 Notice XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/16/2021 Release XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX
04/16/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/16/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/12/2020 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/12/2020 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX X
11/07/2019 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/02/2019 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$10,273
Current property tax
$10,808
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$861,179
Land value
$637,716
Building value
$223,463

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $861,179 1.1929 $10,273 +1.61%
2024-2025 $844,294 1.1975 $10,110 +3.72%
2023-2024 $827,740 1.1776 $9,747 +5.53%
2022-2023 $811,511 1.1382 $9,237 +33.73%
2021-2022 $605,328 1.1411 $6,907 +1.60%
2020-2021 $599,122 1.134687 $6,798 +3.10%
2019-2020 $575,859 1.145073 $6,594 +11.43%
2018-2019 $514,997 1.1491 $5,918 +1.69%
2017-2018 $504,900 1.1526 $5,819 +24.54%
2016-2017 $401,023 1.1652 $4,673 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA

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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

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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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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Price Elementary School 7 Public K-5 779 0.65
Suva Elementary School 2 Public K-5 617 1.00
Gallatin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 768 1.02
Downey Christian School NR Private PK-8 177 1.19
Downey Christian School NR Private PK-8 177 1.19
Downey Christian School NR Private K-8 80 1.26
Unsworth Elementary School 8 Public K-5 645 1.36
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences 6 Public K-5 394 1.37
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 1.39
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 1.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Griffiths Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,296 0.74
Suva Intermediate School 4 Public 6-8 704 1.05
Downey Christian School NR Private PK-8 177 1.19
Downey Christian School NR Private K-8 80 1.26
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 1.39
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 1.42
Bell Gardens Christian Elementary School NR Private K-8 49 1.49
Bell Gardens Adult NR Public 0 1.69
STEAM Academy @ Burke 6 Public 6-8 538 1.84
Rivera Middle School 5 Public 6-8 586 1.88
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy 2 Public 9-12 103 0.73
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.55
Bell Gardens High School 4 Public 9-12 2,217 1.68
Bell Gardens Adult NR Public 0 1.69
Vail High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 276 1.70
Faith Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 24 1.74
Calvary Chapel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 33 2.01
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 2.10
Heritage Christian School NR Private PK, K-11 30 2.36
El Rancho High School 7 Public 9-12 2,244 2.36

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Neighbors for 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA

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Nearby ZIP codes for 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA

90040, Los Angeles County, CA 90058, Los Angeles County, CA 90201, Los Angeles County, CA 90242, Los Angeles County, CA 90255, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90270, Los Angeles County, CA 90280, Los Angeles County, CA 90606, Los Angeles County, CA 90660, Los Angeles County, CA 90701, Los Angeles County, CA 90706, Los Angeles County, CA 90723, Los Angeles County, CA 91754, Los Angeles County, CA 91755, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240?

The development at 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240?

8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 has a total of 1,470 square feet.

When was 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 last sold and what was the sale price?

8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 was last sold on 04/16/2021 for $780,000.

What is the assessed value of 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240?

8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 is currently assessed at $861,179.

What are the property taxes for 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240?

The property taxes for 8721 Guatemala Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 total $10,273.

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