8559 Donovan St, Downey, CA 90242 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8559 Donovan St, Downey, CA 90242

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 1,999 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.256 acres (11,162 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$375,000 (Jan 2011)
Tax Bill$6,470 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN6261-012-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6261-012-018

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Units2 Units
Building Area1,999 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area11,162 sqft (0.256 acres)
Lot Dimensions167 ft deep x 67 ft wide
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address8559 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 S T COM NW 69.50 FT FROM SE LINE OF LOT 40 TH NW ON SD NE LINE 67.20 FT TH N 32 42 E 166.10 FT TH S 59 3720 E 67.23 FT TH S 32 42 W 166.99 FT TO BEG PART OF LOTS 39 AND LOT 40
Legal Subdivision2723
Legal Tract2723
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionDOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract551203

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 Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address9462 PIER DR, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646-7207
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 27, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 27, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 14, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2011150283
Prior Transfer DateApr 3, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000737529
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$490,035 (+2%) Land $392,032 Building $98,003
2025$6,470.00 (+1.62%)$480,428 (+4.04%) Land $384,346 Building $96,082
2024$6,367.00 (+3.36%)
2023$6,160.00 (+5.07%)$461,774 Land $369,422 Building $92,352
2022$5,863.00

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
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
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.

Nearby Properties on Donovan St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number