8736 Melva St, Downey, CA 90242 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8736 Melva St, Downey, CA 90242 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Square Footage2,162 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,531 sqft (0.127 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$450,000 (2011)
Tax Bill$7,462.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6261-017-055

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area2,162 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area5,531 sqft (0.127 acres)
Depth X Width95 ft x 58 ft Depth x Width
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address8736 MELVA ST
CityDOWNEY
StateCA
Zip90242-2652
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description*TR=32888 LOT 9
Legal Subdivision32888
Legal Tract32888
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Minor Civil DivisionDOWNEY-NORWALK
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1005
Census Tract551203

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records · APN 6261-017-055

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address8736 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2652
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 31, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 24, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2011747011
Prior Transfer DateApr 21, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000780721
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address8736 MELVA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242-2652
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000688720
DateJun 24, 2020
Instrument20-0688720
Lender
NameOWNING CORPORATION
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressORANGE, CA 92868
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityDowney City
Unified School DistrictDowney Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$7,462.00 (+5.32%)$576,519 (+4.04%) Land $266,480 Building $310,039
2023$7,085.00 (+5.24%)$554,133 Land $256,133 Building $298,000
2022$6,732.00

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