Los Angeles County property record for 8615 Cavel St, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,147 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,985 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6258-012-019 |
| Primary APN | 6258-012-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,147 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,738 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8615 CAVEL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-2631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR15000* |
| Legal Description | RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDES FINALLY CON- FIRM ED TO J P MCFARLAND AND J G DOWNEY LOT C OM N 58 30 W 120 FT FROM MOST N COR OF TR NO 15560 TH N 58 30 W 51.4 FT TH S 3 2 1430 W 90.8 FT TH S 58 17 10 E 51.4 FT TH N 32 1430 E 90.8 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Subdivision | 15560 |
| Legal Tract | 15560 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 551204 |
8615 Cavel St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8615 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001783250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8615 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2631 |
| Document Number | 0001783250 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 156 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1783250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 8615 CAVEL ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2631 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8615 Cavel St was $2,985 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 | $222,989 (+2%) Land $89,188 Building $133,801 | |
| 2025 | $2,985.00 Homeowner's exemption | $218,618 Land $87,440 Building $131,178 |
| 2023 | $2,819.00 (+5.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $210,131 Land $84,046 Building $126,085 |
| 2022 | $2,682.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8615 Cavel St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2019.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 risk around 8615 Cavel St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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