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9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 - Property report

Also known as: 9038 Mel Dar Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1938

Acreage

0.216

Sale price

$281,216

General Information

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Address
Primary address
9038 Mel Dar Ave
Downey, CA 90240
Alternate address(es)
9038 Meldar Ave
Zip code
90240
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
796
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1938
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Sales
Sale date
02/07/2020
Sale price
$281,216
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,387
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.216

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/07/2020 $281,216 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXX X
03/01/1994 $72,500 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/12/2022 Notice Action XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X
02/07/2020 Trustees Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/24/2019 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXX XXXX X
06/05/2019 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXX XXXX X
06/12/2018 Notice Default XXXXXX XXXX X
01/31/2017 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXXX XXXX X
12/19/2016 Notice Default XXXXXX XXXX X
07/11/2014 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXXX XXXX X
06/03/2014 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXX XXXX X
01/17/2014 Notice Default XXXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$6,387
Current property tax
$6,829
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$535,443
Land value
$379,272
Building value
$156,171

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $535,443 1.1929 $6,387 +1.61%
2024-2025 $524,945 1.1975 $6,286 +3.72%
2023-2024 $514,653 1.1776 $6,061 +5.53%
2022-2023 $504,563 1.1382 $5,743 +1.73%
2021-2022 $494,671 1.1411 $5,645 +64.76%
2020-2021 $301,945 1.134687 $3,426 +3.10%
2019-2020 $290,221 1.145073 $3,323 +1.64%
2018-2019 $284,531 1.1491 $3,270 +1.69%
2017-2018 $278,953 1.1526 $3,215 +0.89%
2016-2017 $273,485 1.1652 $3,187 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, 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 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, 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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FEMA flood zones

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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 0.37
Unsworth Elementary School 8 Public K-5 645 0.40
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences 6 Public K-5 394 0.72
Price Elementary School 7 Public K-5 779 0.88
Downey Christian School NR Private PK-8 177 0.89
Downey Christian School NR Private PK-8 177 0.89
Birney Tech Academy 6 Public K-5 311 0.93
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.00
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 1.05
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 1.05
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Downey Christian School NR Private PK-8 177 0.89
Griffiths Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,296 0.89
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.00
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 1.05
STEAM Academy @ Burke 6 Public 6-8 538 1.10
St. Marianne De Paredes Elementary School NR Private K-8 202 1.10
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 1.12
Doty Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,327 1.24
Rivera Middle School 5 Public 6-8 586 1.62
Suva Intermediate School 4 Public 6-8 704 1.84
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy 2 Public 9-12 103 0.71
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.00
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.67
Santa Fe High School 8 Public 9-12 1,935 1.89
Tri-Cities Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 2.16
Pioneer High School 8 Public 9-12 1,152 2.16
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 2.23
El Rancho Adult NR Public 0 2.24
El Rancho High School 7 Public 9-12 2,244 2.24
Early Learning Program NR Public 1 2.25

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Neighbors for 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA

9006 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9002 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9012 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9028 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9016 Mel Dar Ave, Downey 8851 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9027 Manzanar Ave, Downey 8538 Vista Del Rosa St, Downey 9015 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9008 Mel Dar Ave, Downey 9016 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9028 Mel Dar Ave, Downey 9007 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9039 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9031 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9032 Mel Dar Ave, Downey 9022 Mel Dar Ave, Downey 9012 Mel Dar Ave, Downey 9023 Manzanar Ave, Downey 9001 Manzanar Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 9038 Mel Dar 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 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240?

The development at 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 was built in 1938.

What is the total square footage of 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240?

9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 has a total of 796 square feet.

When was 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 last sold and what was the sale price?

9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 was last sold on 02/07/2020 for $281,216.

What is the assessed value of 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240?

9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 is currently assessed at $535,443.

What are the property taxes for 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240?

The property taxes for 9038 Mel Dar Avenue, Downey, CA 90240 total $6,387.

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