7840 5th St, Downey, CA 90241 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 7840 5th St, Downey, CA 90241

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,895 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,262 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$760,000 (Jun 2006)
Tax Bill$17,121 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN6251-012-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6251-012-014

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,895 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area6,262 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address7840 5TH ST
CityDOWNEY
StateCA
Zip90241-2202
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDOR105
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 8960 LOT 148
Legal Subdivision8960
Legal Tract8960
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number148
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionDOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group4
Census Block4010
Census Tract550801

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address7840 5TH ST, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2202
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 16, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 16, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 2, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20061327001
Prior Transfer DateFeb 28, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000582015
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityDowney City
Unified School DistrictDowney Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,059,360 (+2%) Land $828,813 Building $230,547
2025$17,121.00 (+3.96%)$1,038,589 (+4.04%) Land $812,562 Building $226,027
2023$16,469.00 (+14.82%) Homeowner's exemption$998,261 Land $781,010 Building $217,251
2022$14,343.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 SystemDOWNEY - CITY, WATER DEPT.
serves 110,556 people · EPA ID CA1910034
Water SourceGroundwater
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureColiform assessment
Feb 2018
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 710 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, Verizon.

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