8451 Cavel St, Downey, CA 90242 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8451 Cavel St, Downey, CA 90242

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.137 acres (5,986 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$280,000 (Sep 2003)
Tax Bill$6,183 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN6258-002-051

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6258-002-051

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,469 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area5,986 sqft (0.137 acres)
Lot Dimensions102 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address8451 CAVEL ST
CityDOWNEY
StateCA
Zip90242-2517
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDOR105
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 12768 LOT 18
Legal Subdivision12768
Legal Tract12768
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionDOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract551204

Owner

8451 Cavel St is held in a trust since May 2021.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST STANDARD FINANCIAL CORP
Jun 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 29, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20032868797
Last Transfer DateMay 20, 2021
Transfer Doc0001050760
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJul 7, 2021
Property Address8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517
Document Number0001050760
Map ReferenceMB 242 PG 35&36
Instrument DateMay 20, 2021
Instrument21-1050760
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2021
Title CompanyCORINTHIAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517

Mortgage

Document Number0001050761
DateJul 7, 2021
Instrument21-1050761
Lender
NameFIRST STANDARD FINANCIAL CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJun 22, 2021
Property Address8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517
Document Number0000978311
Map ReferenceMB 242 PG 35&36
Instrument DateMay 13, 2021
Instrument21-0978311
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJun 22, 2021
Property Address8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517
Document Number0000978313
Map ReferenceMB 242 PG 35&36
Instrument DateMay 13, 2021
Instrument21-0978313
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8451 Cavel St was $6,183.

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$483,875 (+2%) Land $324,840 Building $159,035
2025$6,183.00$474,409 Land $318,471 Building $155,938
2023$5,862.00 (+5.24%)$455,989 Land $306,105 Building $149,884
2022$5,570.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8451 Cavel St 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 8451 Cavel 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 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 871 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.

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