8528 Donovan St, Downey, CA 90242 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8528 Donovan St, Downey, CA 90242

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size	0.249 acres (10,861 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$560,000 (Jan 2016)
Tax Bill	$8,637 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6261-012-029`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6261-012-029`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Units	2 Units
Building Area	1,320 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1939
Effective Year Built	Effective 1939
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	10,861 sqft (0.249 acres)
Lot Dimensions	161 ft deep x 68 ft wide
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8528 DONOVAN ST
City	DOWNEY
State	CA
Zip	90242-3614
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	DOR1&HFB*
Legal Description	TRACT # 2723 LOT ON SW LINE OF DONOVAN S T PER OR15654-211 COM SE 270.28 FT FROM NW LINE OF LOT 48 TH SE ON SD SW LINE 67 .57 FT TH S 32 42 W 161.03 FT TH N 58 1 446 W 67.55 FT TH N 32 42 E 160.30 FT TO BEG PART OF LOTS 50 AND LOT 51
Legal Subdivision	2723
Legal Tract	2723
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	51
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	DOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	551203

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	7716 BRUNACHE ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2206
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 21, 2026	Gift Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OCMBC INC
Dec 30, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC
Feb 13, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PACIFIC BAY LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 8, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 8, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 9, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201626675
Last Transfer Date	May 1, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000374125
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Gift Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 21, 2026
Property Address	8528 DONOVAN ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3614
Document Number	0000374125
Instrument Date	May 1, 2026
Instrument	2026374125
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE CO, CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	7716 BRUNACHE ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2206

Mortgage

Document Number	0000374126,
Date	May 21, 2026
Instrument	2026374126

Lender

Name	OCMBC INC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.37%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

December 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 30, 2020
Property Address	8528 DONOVAN ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3614
Document Number	0001755549
Map Reference	MB 27 PG 84
Instrument Date	Dec 24, 2020
Instrument	20-1755549
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	PROVIDENT TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7716 BRUNACHE ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2206

Mortgage

Document Number	0001755550
Date	Dec 30, 2020
Instrument	20-1755550

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8528 DONOVAN ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3614
Document Number	0000209512
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 28, 2017
Title Company	PROVIDENT TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	7716 BRUNACHE ST DOWNEY CA 902422206, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2206

Mortgage

Document Number	0000209512
Date	Feb 22, 2017
Instrument	209512

Lender

Name	PACIFIC BAY LNDG
Address	LA PALMA, CA 90623

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 21, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Downey City
Unified School District	Downey Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$676,177 (+2%) Land $405,708 Building $270,469
2025	$8,637.00 (+5.6%)	$662,919 (+4.04%) Land $397,753 Building $265,166
2023	$8,179.00 (+5.2%)	$637,178 Land $382,308 Building $254,870
2022	$7,775.00

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 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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