Los Angeles County property record for 7847 Melva St, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,493 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,179 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $10,132 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Second Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6246-005-002 |
| Primary APN | 6246-005-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,493 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,179 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 7847 MELVA ST |
|---|---|
| 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 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | 13091 |
| Legal Tract | 13091 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 551502 |
7847 Melva St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7847 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007880429 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000100416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 7847 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2340 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7847 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2340 |
| Document Number | 0000847366 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0847366 |
| Name | SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2043 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 7847 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2340 |
| Document Number | 0001616958 |
| Map Reference | MB 309 PG 14-16 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1616958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 7847 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2340 |
| Document Number | 0001616959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1616959 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7847 Melva St was $10,132.
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 | $819,929 (+2%) Land $655,950 Building $163,979 | |
| 2025 | $10,132.00 | $803,853 Land $643,089 Building $160,764 |
| 2023 | $9,619.00 (+5.33%) | $772,640 Land $618,118 Building $154,522 |
| 2022 | $9,132.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 7847 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 7847 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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