Los Angeles County property record for 7841 Melva St, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,119 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,192 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $593,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,271 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6246-005-001 |
| Primary APN | 6246-005-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,119 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 10,192 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 7841 MELVA ST |
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| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-2340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 13091 LOT 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | 13091 |
| Legal Tract | 13091 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 551502 |
7841 Melva St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2019.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7841 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161595867 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001437068 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 7841 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2340 |
| Document Number | 0001437068 |
| Map Reference | MB 309 PG 14-16 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-1437068 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | CORINTHIAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7841 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2340 |
| Document Number | 0001437069 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-1437069 |
| Name | PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7841 Melva St was $9,271.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Downey City |
| Unified School District | Downey Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $749,780 (+2%) Land $520,390 Building $229,390 | |
| 2025 | $9,271.00 | $735,084 Land $510,188 Building $224,896 |
| 2023 | $8,901.00 (+5.29%) | $706,542 Land $490,378 Building $216,164 |
| 2022 | $8,454.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 7841 Melva St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 7841 Melva St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOWNEY - CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 110,556 people · EPA ID CA1910034 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Feb 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 512 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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