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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $225,000 on Jul 31, 2019

8129 GARDENDALE ST

DOWNEY, CA 90242
4
Beds
4
Baths
1,704 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,990 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Jul 31, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,320 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,020,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$714,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$306,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,008,147

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1937
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Imperial Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.6 mi
H
Warren High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Stauffer Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Downey Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90242These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.339

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,548
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,467 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,793
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,095
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

8129 Gardendale St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Rancho Santa Gertrudes
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Downey 90242
  • Among the oldest homes in Rancho Santa Gertrudes

How it measures up in Downey 90242

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Downey 90242.

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,425 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size3,990 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 8129 Gardendale St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRancho Santa GertrudesDowney 90242Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²71% of homes71% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,990 ft²4% of homes3% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than1927almost no homesalmost no homes12% of homes

About 8129 Gardendale St

When did 8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA last sell?

8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA last sold on Jul 31, 2019 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA?

8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,704 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA built?

8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA?

8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA is assigned to Imperial Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Warren High School (high), rated B; Stauffer Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Downey Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA compare to other homes in Downey 90242?

Among the 7,613 homes in Downey 90242, it is bigger than 71% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,425 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (3,990 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1927 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8129 Gardendale St, Downey, CA was $12,320. The county assessed it at $1,020,000.

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