8523 Donovan St, Downey, CA 90242 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8523 Donovan St, Downey, CA 90242

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,615 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.247 acres (10,753 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$410,000 (Sep 2011)
Tax Bill$6,888 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6261-012-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6261-012-008

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Units2 Units
Building Area1,615 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area10,753 sqft (0.247 acres)
Lot Dimensions162 ft deep x 67 ft wide
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address8523 DONOVAN ST
CityDOWNEY
StateCA
Zip90242-3613
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeDOR1&HFB*
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 2723 LOT ON NE LINE OF DONOVAN ST PER OR15654-211 COM SE 201.59 FT FROM NW LINE OF LOT 34 TH SE ON SD NE LINE 67.20 FT TH N 32 42 E 162.53 FT TH N 59 3720 W 67.23 FT TH S 32 42 W 161.64 FT TO BEG PART OF LOT 36
Legal Subdivision2723
Legal Tract2723
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number36
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionDOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract551203

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address16246 LOMACITAS LN, WHITTIER, CA 90603-1032
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 23, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 23, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 9, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20111291025
Prior Transfer DateAug 16, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0001872080
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateDec 29, 2025
Property Address8523 DONOVAN ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3613
Document Number0000941328
Map ReferenceMB 27 PG 84
Instrument DateSep 30, 2025
Instrument25-0941328
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16246 LOMACITAS LN, WHITTIER, CA 90603-1032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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
2025$6,888.00 (+2.12%)$514,972 (+4.04%) Land $314,008 Building $200,964
2024$6,745.00 (+3.4%)
2023$6,523.00 (+5.09%)$494,976 Land $301,815 Building $193,161
2022$6,207.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 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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