8705 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA 90241 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8705 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA 90241

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.163 acres (7,113 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$365,000 (Mar 2003)
Tax Bill	$12,033 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Line of Credit Feb 2026 Second Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`6252-002-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6252-002-020`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,540 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,113 sqft (0.163 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8705 CHEROKEE DR
City	DOWNEY
State	CA
Zip	90241-2728
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	DOR15000*
Legal Description	TRACT # 15419 LOT 9
Legal Subdivision	15419
Legal Tract	15419
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	DOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	550902

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	8705 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2728
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 9, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DOWNEY FCU
Feb 19, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage BRIDGEWAY LENDING PARTNERS LLC
Dec 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Dec 31, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit DOWNEY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 18, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 18, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 31, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2003759278
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 13, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	0002081700
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8705 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2728
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8705 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2728

Mortgage

Document Number	0000616023
Date	Jun 9, 2022
Instrument	22-0616023

Lender

Name	DOWNEY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DOWNEY, CA 90241

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8705 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2728
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8705 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2728

Mortgage

Document Number	0000119107
Date	Feb 19, 2026
Instrument	26-0119107

Lender

Name	BRIDGEWAY LENDING PARTNERS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CYPRESS, CA 90630

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8705 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2728
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8705 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2728

Mortgage

Document Number	0001751632
Date	Dec 30, 2020
Instrument	20-1751632

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

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

December 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 31, 2019
Property Address	8705 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2728
Document Number	0001462111
Instrument Date	Dec 26, 2019
Instrument	19-1462111
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS 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
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	8705 CHEROKEE DR, DOWNEY, CA 90241-2728

Mortgage

Document Number	0001462112
Date	Dec 31, 2019
Instrument	19-1462112

Lender

Name	DOWNEY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DOWNEY, CA 90241

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Dec 30, 2039

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

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		$983,923 (+2%) Land $642,287 Building $341,636
2025	$12,033.00 (+5.42%)	$964,632 (+4.04%) Land $629,694 Building $334,938
2023	$11,414.00 (+23.25%)	$927,177 Land $605,244 Building $321,933
2022	$9,261.00

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 · 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

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

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 745 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, Verizon.

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