Los Angeles County property record for 8640 Melva St, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,158 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,676 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,323 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6261-016-027 |
| Primary APN | 6261-016-027 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,158 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,676 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 8640 MELVA ST |
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| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-2645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 16175 LOT 163 |
| Legal Subdivision | 16175 |
| Legal Tract | 16175 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 163 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 551203 |
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8640 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000913851 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8640 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2645 |
| Document Number | 0000913851 |
| Map Reference | MB 360 PG 33-37 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0913851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8640 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2645 |
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,323.00 (+1.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,583 (+4.04%) Land $102,947 Building $64,636 |
| 2024 | $2,293.00 (+3.2%) | |
| 2023 | $2,222.00 (+4.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,077 Land $98,950 Building $62,127 |
| 2022 | $2,117.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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