Los Angeles County property record for 8718 Melva St, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,967 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,741 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $615,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,303 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6261-017-032 |
| Primary APN | 6261-017-032 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,967 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,741 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8718 MELVA ST |
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| 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 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | 17014 |
| Legal Tract | 17014 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 551203 |
Source: Los Angeles County records · APN 6261-017-032
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8718 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016715596 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000965416 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 8718 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000188305 |
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| Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0188305 |
| Name | SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUENA PARK, CA 90620 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 8718 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | LENNAR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8718 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2647 |
| Document Number | 0000985711 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0985711 |
| Name | SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUENA PARK, CA 90620 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
Source: Los Angeles County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Downey City |
| Unified School District | Downey Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,303.00 (+5.66%) | $728,026 (+4.04%) Land $437,526 Building $290,500 |
| 2023 | $8,805.00 (+5.3%) | $699,758 Land $420,538 Building $279,220 |
| 2022 | $8,362.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 30, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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: California Internet, Starry, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 871 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DOWNEY - CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 110,556 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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