8038 5th St, Downey, CA 90241 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8038 5th St, Downey, CA 90241

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,157 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,023 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$290,000 (Mar 2011)
Tax Bill$4,937 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN6251-037-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6251-037-009

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,157 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleConventional
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area6,023 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address8038 5TH ST
CityDOWNEY
StateCA
Zip90241-3609
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDOR2*
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 10119 NW 50 FT OF LOT 5
Legal Subdivision10119
Legal Tract10119
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionDOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract550901

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address8038 5TH ST, DOWNEY, CA 90241-3609
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 4, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 4, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2011340885
Last Transfer DateMay 22, 2020
Transfer Doc0000687326
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJun 24, 2020
Property Address8038 5TH ST, DOWNEY, CA 90241-3609
Document Number0000687326
Instrument DateMay 22, 2020
Instrument687326
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 1, 2020
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address8038 5TH ST DOWNEY CA 902413609, DOWNEY, CA 90241-3609

Mortgage

Document Number687327
DateJun 24, 2020
Instrument687327
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 23, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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
2025$4,937.00 (+5.04%)$371,525 (+4.04%) Land $297,224 Building $74,301
2023$4,700.00 (+5.15%)$357,101 Land $285,684 Building $71,417
2022$4,470.00

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 · 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

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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