Los Angeles County property record for 8451 Cavel St, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,986 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,183 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jun 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6258-002-051 |
| Primary APN | 6258-002-051 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,469 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,986 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 8451 CAVEL ST |
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| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-2517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 12768 LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | 12768 |
| Legal Tract | 12768 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 551204 |
8451 Cavel St is held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST STANDARD FINANCIAL CORP |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20032868797 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001050760 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517 |
| Document Number | 0001050760 |
| Map Reference | MB 242 PG 35&36 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1050760 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | CORINTHIAN 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 | 8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517 |
| Document Number | 0001050761 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1050761 |
| Name | FIRST STANDARD FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517 |
| Document Number | 0000978311 |
| Map Reference | MB 242 PG 35&36 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0978311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517 |
| Document Number | 0000978313 |
| Map Reference | MB 242 PG 35&36 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0978313 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 8451 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2517 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8451 Cavel St was $6,183.
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 | $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.
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 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 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 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 871 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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