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8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 - Property report

Also known as: 8253 Birchcrest Rd

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Property type

Condominium - Detached (01D6)

Year built

1949

Acreage

0.137

Sale price

$205,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8253 Birchcrest Rd
Downey, CA 90240
Zip code
90240
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Condominium - Detached
Building sq. ft.
1,572
Buildings on lot
2
Year built
1949
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central Solar Heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
01/14/2002
Sale price
$205,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,746
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.137

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Downey Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/14/2002 $205,002 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/31/2017 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX
12/30/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/23/2014 Financing Statement XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/18/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/04/2010
06/26/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/26/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
07/05/2006 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/21/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/14/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$5,746
Current property tax
$6,229
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$481,716
Land value
$204,558
Building value
$277,158

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $320,806 1.134687 $3,640 +3.10%
2019-2020 $308,351 1.145073 $3,531 +1.64%
2018-2019 $302,305 1.1491 $3,474 +1.69%
2017-2018 $296,378 1.1526 $3,416 +0.89%
2016-2017 $290,568 1.1652 $3,386 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA

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

Permit information for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Downey Christian School NR Private PK-8 177 1.07
St. Marianne De Paredes Elementary School NR Private K-8 202 1.09
Birney Tech Academy 6 Public K-5 311 1.11
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 1.25
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 1.25
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.27
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 1.32
Rivera Middle School 5 Public 6-8 586 1.46
Doty Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,327 1.57
Suva Intermediate School 4 Public 6-8 704 1.68
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Early Learning Program NR Public 1 2.09
Tri-Cities Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 2.14
Pioneer High School 8 Public 9-12 1,152 2.14
Vail High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 276 2.18
Santa Fe High School 8 Public 9-12 1,935 2.19

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Neighbors for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA

8562 Parrot Ave, Downey 8558 Parrot Ave, Downey 8231 Birchcrest Rd, Downey 8223 Birchcrest Rd, Downey 8621 Birchbark Ave, Downey 8254 Telegraph Rd, Downey 8203 Birchcrest Rd, Downey 8568 Parrot Ave, Downey 8227 Birchcrest Rd, Downey 8241 Birchcrest Rd, Downey 8292 Telegraph Rd, Downey 8238 Telegraph Rd, Downey 8237 Birchcrest Rd, Downey 8213 Birchcrest Rd, Downey 8276 Telegraph Rd, Downey 8247 Birchcrest Rd, Downey 8207 Birchcrest Rd, Downey 8268 Telegraph Rd, Downey 8552 Parrot Ave, Downey 8217 Birchcrest Rd, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 8253 Birchcrest Road, 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 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240?

The development at 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 was built in 1949.

What is the total square footage of 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240?

8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 has a total of 1,572 square feet.

When was 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 last sold and what was the sale price?

8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 was last sold on 01/14/2002 for $205,002.

What is the assessed value of 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240?

8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 is currently assessed at $472,274.

What are the property taxes for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240?

The property taxes for 8253 Birchcrest Road, Downey, CA 90240 total $5,633.

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