8515 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA 90241 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8515 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA 90241

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 3,426 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size0.257 acres (11,186 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$875,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$15,238 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN6252-006-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6252-006-020

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,426 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Architectural StyleSpanish
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area11,186 sqft (0.257 acres)
Lot Dimensions159 ft deep x 70 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address8515 CHEROKEE DR
CityDOWNEY
StateCA
Zip90241-2640
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeDOR105
Legal DescriptionP 1-156-158*FOR DESC SEE ASSESSORS MAPS
Legal SubdivisionRANCHO SANTA GERTRU
Legal Block4
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionDOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract550902

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address8515 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2640
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 14, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016940361
Prior Transfer DateAug 2, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000940359
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateDec 22, 2020
Property Address8515 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2640
Document Number0001704167
Instrument DateJul 31, 2020
Instrument1704167
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address8515 CHEROKEE DR DOWNEY CA 902412640, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2640

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$1,227,733 (+2%) Land $800,457 Building $427,276
2025$15,238.00 (+1.85%)$1,203,661 (+4.04%) Land $784,762 Building $418,899
2024$14,961.00 (+3.54%)
2023$14,450.00 (+5.3%)$1,156,924 Land $754,290 Building $402,634
2022$13,723.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 745 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, Verizon.

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