| Primary address | 8521 Rives Avenue, Downey |
| Zip code | 90240 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 03/01/2017 |
| Sale price | $465,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $7,049 |
| Building sqft | 1,402 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.141 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1949 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| 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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8521 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 was built in 1949 and has a total of 1,402 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 8521 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $550,456, the tax amount paid for 8521 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 is $6,566.
When was 8521 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 last sold and what was the last sale price?8521 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 was last sold in 03/01/2017 for $465,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 8521 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90240. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $6,566 |
| Current property tax | $7,049 |
| Market value | $550,456 |
| Tax per sqft | $5 |
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 8521 Rives Avenue, 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 | $550,456 | 1.1929 | $6,566 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $539,664 | 1.1975 | $6,462 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $529,084 | 1.1776 | $6,230 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $518,711 | 1.1382 | $5,904 | +1.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $508,541 | 1.1411 | $5,803 | +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 | 0.82 |
| Gallatin Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 768 | 1.02 |
| Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences | 6 | Public | K-5 | 394 | 1.16 |
| Unsworth Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 645 | 1.24 |
| Suva Elementary School | 2 | Public | K-5 | 617 | 1.26 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffiths Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,296 | 0.91 |
| Suva Intermediate School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 704 | 1.30 |
| Downey Christian School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 177 | 1.30 |
| Downey Christian School | NR | Private | K-8 | 80 | 1.43 |
| St. Marianne De Paredes Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 202 | 1.47 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 103 | 0.49 |
| Immaculate Heart Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 1.62 |
| Vail High (Continuation) School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 276 | 1.67 |
| Bell Gardens High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,217 | 1.90 |
| Bell Gardens Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 1.91 |
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Here are the neighbors for 8521 Rives Avenue, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8505 Rives Ave, Downey | 1,521 | ||
| 7833 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 1,261 | 06/19/2019 | |
| 8511 Rives Ave, Downey | 820 | 12/05/2017 | |
| 8419 Rives Ave, Downey | 819 | 07/20/2020 | |
| 7847 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 1,617 | ||
| 7843 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 1,148 | ||
| 8415 Rives Ave, Downey | 1,191 | 09/28/2023 | |
| 8541 Rives Ave, Downey | 819 | 11/02/2011 | $215,000 |
| 8525 Rives Ave, Downey | 1,391 | 08/20/2025 | |
| 7827 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 945 | 10/23/2019 | $504,000 |
| 8531 Rives Ave, Downey | 945 | 03/12/2021 | |
| 8535 Rives Ave, Downey | 820 | 09/08/2011 | $250,000 |
| 7837 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 1,140 | 12/10/2024 | |
| 8429 Rives Ave, Downey | 820 | 02/06/2006 | |
| 8409 Rives Ave, Downey | 1,429 | 09/19/2022 | |
| 8547 Rives Ave, Downey | 824 | 01/13/2022 | |
| 7851 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 949 | 03/07/2024 | |
| 8515 Rives Ave, Downey | 1,832 | 11/14/2001 | $215,002 |
| 8435 Rives Ave, Downey | 1,164 | 11/20/2023 | |
| 8425 Rives Ave, Downey | 1,516 | 05/15/2007 |