10918 Benfield Ave, Downey, CA 90241 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 10918 Benfield Ave, Downey, CA 90241

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,085 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,027 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$275,000 (Jan 2013)
Tax Bill$4,465 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Second Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN8019-004-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8019-004-001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,085 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area5,027 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions94 ft deep x 56 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address10918 BENFIELD AVE
CityDOWNEY
StateCA
Zip90241-3109
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDOR105
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 16589 LOT 45
Legal Subdivision16589
Legal Tract16589
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number45
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionDOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract577800

Owner

10918 Benfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2013.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address10918 BENFIELD AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241-3109
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 14, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 14, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201360977
Prior Transfer DateMar 23, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000361828
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address10918 BENFIELD AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241-3109
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000836856
DateAug 20, 2019
Instrument19-0836856
Lender
NameSCHOOLSFIRST FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueAug 14, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 10918 Benfield Ave was $4,465.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityDowney City
Elementary School DistrictLittle Lake City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictWhittier Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$345,402 (+2%) Land $250,199 Building $95,203
2025$4,465.00$338,631 Land $245,294 Building $93,337
2023$4,208.00 (+2.06%)$325,483 Land $235,770 Building $89,713
2022$4,123.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 10918 Benfield Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 10918 Benfield Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSANTA FE SPRINGS - CITY, WATER DEPT.
serves 19,219 people · EPA ID CA1910245
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Also Mapped HereDOWNEY - CITY, WATER DEPT.
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 738 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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