| Primary address | 8440 Decosta Avenue, Whittier |
| Zip code | 90606 |
| County | Los Angeles |
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| Sale date | 08/26/1988 |
| Sale price | $138,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $3,764 |
| Building sqft | 1,601 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.14
|
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1954 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Central heating |
| Zoning district | Residential Agricultural (R-A) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Nietos Elementary School District |
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8440 Decosta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90606 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,601 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 8440 Decosta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90606 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $265,062, the tax amount paid for 8440 Decosta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90606 is $3,190.
When was 8440 Decosta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90606 last sold and what was the last sale price?8440 Decosta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90606 was last sold in 08/26/1988 for $138,500.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/1988 | $138,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 8440 Decosta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90606. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $3,191 |
| Current property tax | $3,764 |
| Market value | $265,062 |
| 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 |
| 00311 | County Library Services | Register |
| 06218 | County Sanitation District #18 | Register |
| 06181 | Greater L.A. County Vector Control District | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 8440 Decosta Avenue, Whittier, 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 | $265,062 | 1.2037 | $3,191 | +9.18% |
| 2024-2025 | $259,866 | 1.1245 | $2,922 | +1.79% |
| 2023-2024 | $254,771 | 1.1268 | $2,871 | +1.83% |
| 2022-2023 | $249,777 | 1.1287 | $2,819 | +2.33% |
| 2021-2022 | $244,880 | 1.1252 | $2,755 | +0.07% |
The complete history of permits filed for 8440 Decosta Avenue, Whittier, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada S. Nelson Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-6 | 382 | 0.29 |
| Brethren Christian Schools Pk-8 | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.42 |
| Aeolian Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-6 | 327 | 0.45 |
| Santa Fe Kids Company of California | NR | Private | K | 7 | 0.47 |
| Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-6 | 286 | 0.83 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Nietos Middle School | 6 | Public | 7-8 | 258 | 0.14 |
| Brethren Christian Schools Pk-8 | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.42 |
| Family Life Center Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 32 | 0.89 |
| B'nai Ha Aliyah - Children Of Ascent Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 16 | 1.06 |
| STEAM Academy @ Burke | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 538 | 1.16 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Cities Rop School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 0 | 0.45 |
| Pioneer High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 1,152 | 0.45 |
| Family Life Center Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 32 | 0.89 |
| B'nai Ha Aliyah - Children Of Ascent Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 16 | 1.06 |
| Early Learning Program | NR | Public | 1 | 1.37 |
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Here are the neighbors for 8440 Decosta Avenue, Whittier.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8409 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,254 | 02/27/2026 | |
| 8403 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,509 | 02/04/2005 | |
| 8428 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,269 | ||
| 8403 Sanger Ave, Whittier | 1,665 | 05/18/2018 | $505,000 |
| 8409 Sanger Ave, Whittier | 1,269 | 02/13/2007 | |
| 8423 Sanger Ave, Whittier | 1,269 | 04/28/2017 | |
| 8421 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,125 | 09/18/2003 | |
| 8415 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,569 | 07/31/2023 | $756,000 |
| 8429 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,269 | 09/03/2025 | $720,000 |
| 8402 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,905 | 01/26/2018 | $530,000 |
| 8435 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,585 | 04/26/2021 | |
| 8410 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,269 | 09/14/2021 | $610,000 |
| 8415 Sanger Ave, Whittier | 1,625 | 03/20/2006 | |
| 8402 Alburtis Ave, Whittier | 1,125 | 03/13/2025 | |
| 8422 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,584 | 05/09/2024 | |
| 8416 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,254 | 12/16/2020 | |
| 8446 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,125 | 10/31/2003 | $275,002 |
| 8447 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,254 | 03/20/2006 | |
| 8441 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,629 | 10/27/2025 | $755,000 |
| 8434 Decosta Ave, Whittier | 1,254 | 04/25/2022 |