| Primary address | 8908 Birchleaf Avenue, Downey |
| Zip code | 90240 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 01/13/2011 |
| Sale price | $270,002 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $4,773 |
| Building sqft | 1,757 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence with Pool (0101) |
| Acreage | 0.126 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1949 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall 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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8908 Birchleaf Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 was built in 1949 and has a total of 1,757 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 8908 Birchleaf Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $352,824, the tax amount paid for 8908 Birchleaf Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 is $4,208.
When was 8908 Birchleaf Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 last sold and what was the last sale price?8908 Birchleaf Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 was last sold in 01/13/2011 for $270,002.
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Access detailed property tax data for 8908 Birchleaf 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 | $4,209 |
| Current property tax | $4,773 |
| Market value | $352,824 |
| Tax per sqft | $2 |
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 8908 Birchleaf 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 | $352,824 | 1.1929 | $4,209 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $345,907 | 1.1975 | $4,142 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $339,125 | 1.1776 | $3,994 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $332,476 | 1.1382 | $3,784 | +1.73% |
| 2021-2022 | $325,958 | 1.1411 | $3,720 | +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 | 0.46 |
| Unsworth Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 645 | 0.49 |
| Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences | 6 | Public | K-5 | 394 | 0.67 |
| Price Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 779 | 0.88 |
| Downey Christian School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 177 | 0.96 |
| 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 | 0.96 |
| St. Marianne De Paredes Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 202 | 1.06 |
| STEAM Academy @ Burke | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 538 | 1.09 |
| Immaculate Heart Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 1.10 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 103 | 0.58 |
| Immaculate Heart Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 1.10 |
| Downey High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 4,063 | 1.78 |
| Santa Fe High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 1,935 | 1.98 |
| Tri-Cities Rop School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 0 | 2.12 |
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Here are the neighbors for 8908 Birchleaf Avenue, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8812 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 2,386 | 06/02/2005 | |
| 9008 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 855 | 09/08/2020 | |
| 9018 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 875 | 12/01/2004 | $370,003 |
| 8902 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 1,410 | 02/21/2024 | |
| 8822 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 755 | 09/12/2002 | $212,002 |
| 8806 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 1,429 | 03/08/2010 | $320,003 |
| 8816 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 1,147 | 02/03/2015 | |
| 8802 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 1,364 | 05/16/2023 | |
| 8831 Stoakes Ave, Downey | 1,235 | 02/11/2010 | $315,003 |
| 8918 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 1,277 | 09/09/2025 | |
| 8912 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 2,676 | 12/14/1993 | $155,000 |
| 9014 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 1,163 | 01/14/2015 | $350,000 |
| 8835 Stoakes Ave, Downey | 1,660 | 07/30/2010 | $320,003 |
| 8828 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 855 | 04/27/2022 | |
| 8928 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 1,046 | 08/10/2020 | |
| 9004 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 755 | 07/26/2005 | |
| 9029 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 1,004 | 10/12/2007 | $440,000 |
| 8841 Stoakes Ave, Downey | 1,146 | 07/09/2025 | |
| 8924 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 1,444 | 06/03/2008 | |
| 9026 Birchleaf Ave, Downey | 2,013 | 04/19/2005 |