8714 Melva St, Downey, CA 90242 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8714 Melva St, Downey, CA 90242

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.213 acres (9,294 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$590,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$10,125 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2019 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`6261-017-031`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6261-017-031`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,666 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,294 sqft (0.213 acres)
Lot Dimensions	170 ft deep x 54 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8714 MELVA ST
City	DOWNEY
State	CA
Zip	90242-2647
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	DOR15000*
Legal Description	TRACT # 17014 LOT 14
Legal Subdivision	17014
Legal Tract	17014
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	DOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	551203

Owner

8714 Melva St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	8714 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE MORTGAGE
Oct 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
May 11, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE MORTGAGE
Sep 20, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Sep 20, 2017	Affidavit of Death, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 11, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 11, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 20, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018468653
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 13, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0001076427
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8714 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000587021
Date	Jun 20, 2019
Instrument	19-0587021

Lender

Name	COMMERCE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN RAMON, CA 94583

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8714 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CALIFORNIA MEMBERS TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8714 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647

Mortgage

Document Number	0001348511
Date	Oct 28, 2020
Instrument	20-1348511

Lender

Name	COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	IRVINE, CA 92606

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 11, 2018
Property Address	8714 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647
Document Number	0000468653
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2018
Instrument	468653
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 25, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$649.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	8714 MELVA ST DOWNEY CA 902422647, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647

Mortgage

Document Number	468654
Date	May 11, 2018
Instrument	468654

Lender

Name	COMMERCE MORTGAGE
Type	Bank
Address	SAN RAMON, CA 94583

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 10, 2048

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 20, 2017
Property Address	8714 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647
Document Number	0001076428
Instrument Date	Sep 13, 2017
Instrument	1076428
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$467.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Corporate Trust
Address	13915 SAN ANTONIO DR NORWALK CA 906504036, NORWALK, CA 90650-4036

September 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 20, 2017
Property Address	8714 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647
Document Number	0001076427
Instrument Date	Sep 13, 2017
Instrument	1076427
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 26, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8715 MELVA ST DOWNEY CA 902422646, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2646

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8714 Melva St was $10,125 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$814,515 (+2%) Land $503,459 Building $311,056
2025	$10,125.00 Homeowner's exemption	$798,545 Land $493,588 Building $304,957
2023	$9,608.00 (+5.3%) Homeowner's exemption	$767,538 Land $474,422 Building $293,116
2022	$9,124.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8714 Melva St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 8714 Melva St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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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