Los Angeles County property record for 8823 Mel Dar Ave, Downey, CA 90240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,493 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,377 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6367-029-008 |
| Primary APN | 6367-029-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,052 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,493 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 8823 MEL DAR AVE |
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| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90240-2315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 10033 LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | 10033 |
| Legal Tract | 10033 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 550601 |
8823 Mel Dar Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1994.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8823 MEL DAR AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90240-2315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19941262287 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002112179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8823 MEL DAR AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90240-2315 |
| Document Number | 0000888469 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0888469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| 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 | 8823 MEL DAR AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90240-2315 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8823 Mel Dar Ave was $3,377 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $256,957 (+2%) Land $161,374 Building $95,583 | |
| 2025 | $3,377.00 Homeowner's exemption | $251,919 Land $158,210 Building $93,709 |
| 2023 | $3,217.00 (+5.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $242,138 Land $152,067 Building $90,071 |
| 2022 | $3,061.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8823 Mel Dar Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
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 Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 8823 Mel Dar Ave 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 |
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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 712 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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