8040 Cheyenne Ave, Downey, CA 90242 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8040 Cheyenne Ave, Downey, CA 90242

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.062 acres (2,689 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$257,000 (Mar 2011)
Tax Bill$4,262 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN6260-001-071

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6260-001-071

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area936 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area2,689 sqft (0.062 acres)
Lot Dimensions90 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address8040 CHEYENNE AVE
CityDOWNEY
StateCA
Zip90242-4304
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDOR2&HFB*
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 8898 THAT PART SE OF A LINE PARA LLEL WITH AND DIST SE AT R/A 30 FT FROM NW LINE OF LOT 142
Legal Subdivision8898
Legal Tract8898
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number142
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionDOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract551700

Owner

8040 Cheyenne Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2011.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address8040 CHEYENNE AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4304
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 22, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 22, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 29, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2011428781
Prior Transfer DateJul 18, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0001182513
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8040 Cheyenne Ave was $4,262.

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$335,833 (+2%) Land $254,821 Building $81,012
2025$4,262.00$329,249 Land $249,825 Building $79,424
2023$4,160.00 (+7.16%)$316,466 Land $240,125 Building $76,341
2022$3,882.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8040 Cheyenne Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

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

The area around 8040 Cheyenne 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 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 640 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.

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