Los Angeles County property record for 8509 Donovan St, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,402 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,787 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,035 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6261-012-004 |
| Primary APN | 6261-012-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,402 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,787 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8509 DONOVAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-3613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR1&HFB* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 2723 LOT ON NE LINE OF DONOVAN S T PER OR15654-211 COM SE 67.20 FT FROM N W LINE OF LOT 34 TH SE ON SD NE LINE 67. 20 FT TH N 32 42 E 160.75 FT TH N 59 37 20 W 67.23 FT TH S 32 42 W 159.86 FT TO BEG PART OF LOTS 34 AND LOT 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | 2723 |
| Legal Tract | 2723 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 551203 |
8509 Donovan St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2012.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8509 DONOVAN ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000709270 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 8509 DONOVAN ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3613 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000544914 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0544914 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8509 Donovan St was $4,035 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $302,950 (+1.99%) Land $191,160 Building $111,790 | |
| 2025 | $4,035.00 Homeowner's exemption | $297,040 Land $187,412 Building $109,628 |
| 2023 | $3,868.00 (+4.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $285,508 Land $180,136 Building $105,372 |
| 2022 | $3,684.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8509 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 8509 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 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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