| Primary address | 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey |
| Zip code | 90240 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 01/14/2002 |
| Sale price | $205,002 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $6,116 |
| Building sqft | 1,572 |
| Total sqft | 2,013 |
| Building class | Condominium - Detached (01D6) |
| Acreage | 0.137 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1949 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Central Solar Heating |
| Pool | Yes |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
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8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 was built in 1949 and has a total of 1,572 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $472,274, the tax amount paid for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 is $5,633.
When was 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 last sold?8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 was last sold in 01/31/2017.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2002 | $205,002 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $5,634 |
| Current property tax | $6,116 |
| Market value | $472,274 |
| 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 8253 Birchcrest Road, 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 | $472,274 | 1.1929 | $5,634 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $463,021 | 1.1975 | $5,545 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $453,943 | 1.1776 | $5,346 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $445,043 | 1.1382 | $5,065 | +36.94% |
| 2021-2022 | $324,128 | 1.1411 | $3,699 | +1.62% |
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 768 | 0.62 |
| Unsworth Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 645 | 0.69 |
| Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences | 6 | Public | K-5 | 394 | 0.71 |
| Price Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 779 | 0.85 |
| Downey Christian School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 177 | 1.07 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffiths Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,296 | 0.90 |
| Downey Christian School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 177 | 1.07 |
| St. Marianne De Paredes Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 202 | 1.09 |
| STEAM Academy @ Burke | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 538 | 1.18 |
| St. Mark's Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 75 | 1.25 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 103 | 0.39 |
| Immaculate Heart Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 1.27 |
| Downey High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 4,063 | 1.93 |
| El Rancho High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,244 | 2.05 |
| El Rancho Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 2.07 |
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Here are the neighbors for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8562 Parrot Ave, Downey | 1,815 | 05/22/2023 | |
| 8558 Parrot Ave, Downey | 1,838 | 08/20/2002 | |
| 8231 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 765 | 01/31/2017 | |
| 8223 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 1,089 | 03/13/2015 | $395,000 |
| 8621 Birchbark Ave, Downey | 7,644 | 12/15/2022 | |
| 8254 Telegraph Rd, Downey | 21,060 | 10/09/2009 | |
| 8203 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 1,501 | 12/27/2013 | |
| 8568 Parrot Ave, Downey | 1,259 | 12/01/2010 | $330,003 |
| 8227 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 973 | 10/19/2022 | |
| 8241 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 1,190 | 05/07/2004 | |
| 8292 Telegraph Rd, Downey | 7,446 | 06/06/2019 | $2,060,000 |
| 8238 Telegraph Rd, Downey | 19,780 | 10/09/2009 | |
| 8237 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 1,358 | ||
| 8213 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 960 | 09/30/2013 | |
| 8276 Telegraph Rd, Downey | 26,676 | 10/09/2009 | |
| 8247 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 1,176 | 01/15/2020 | $495,500 |
| 8207 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 1,528 | 08/20/2004 | |
| 8268 Telegraph Rd, Downey | 21,060 | 10/09/2009 | |
| 8552 Parrot Ave, Downey | 1,480 | 03/01/2018 | $550,000 |
| 8217 Birchcrest Rd, Downey | 969 | 09/24/2025 |