Los Angeles County property record for 8242 Donovan St, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,081 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,981 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6259-016-025 |
| Primary APN | 6259-016-025 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,081 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 89 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Street Address | 8242 DONOVAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-3510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 16815 LOT COM NW ON NE LINE OF LOT 42,4.32 FT FROM MOST E COR OF SD LOT TH S 55 29 W 77.66 FT TH NW ON SW LINE OF LOT 43,4.95 FT TH NW AND FOLLOWING B DRY LINE OF SD LOT 42 TO BEG PART OF LOTS 42 AND LOT 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | 16815 |
| Legal Tract | 16815 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42,4 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 551201 |
8242 Donovan St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8242 DONOVAN ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20091903261 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000677615 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 8242 DONOVAN ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3510 |
| Document Number | 0001329229 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | DAWSON LAW AND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8242 DONOVAN ST DOWNEY CA 902423510, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3510 |
| Document Number | 0001329229 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1329229 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 8242 Donovan St was $5,981 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.
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 | $473,358 (+2%) Land $283,992 Building $189,366 | |
| 2025 | $5,981.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $464,089 Land $278,424 Building $185,665 |
| 2024 | $5,868.00 (+3.49%) | |
| 2023 | $5,670.00 (+5.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $446,069 Land $267,613 Building $178,456 |
| 2022 | $5,387.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8242 Donovan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 8242 Donovan 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 |
|---|
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 753 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Starry.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures