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$734,899$601 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $319,900 on Aug 28, 2003

8501 5TH ST

DOWNEY, CA 90241
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,222 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$735K
$677K low$792K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$319,900 · Aug 28, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,806 (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.$463,907 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$324,696
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$139,211
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$454,812

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1959
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Rock / Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Downey High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Doty Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Gallatin ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi

District: Downey Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90241These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.336

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,610
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,490 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,564
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,986
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

8501 5th 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Downey 90241
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Downey 90241
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Downey 90241
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Downey 90241
  • Older than 88% of homes in Rancho Santa Gertrudes

What homes are worth in Downey 90241

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$320K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Downey 90241.

How it measures up in Downey 90241

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Downey 90241.

Estimated value$734,899
CheaperTypical $880,717Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$601
CheaperTypical $543Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,222 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 8501 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRancho Santa GertrudesDowney 90241Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$734,89937% of homes23% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60162% of homes69% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,222 ft²32% of homes19% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes3% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than194812% of homes16% of homes28% of homes

About 8501 5th St

How much is 8501 5th St, Downey, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8501 5th St, Downey, CA is $734,899 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $677,482 to $792,316. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8501 5th St, Downey, CA last sell?

8501 5th St, Downey, CA last sold on Aug 28, 2003 for $319,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8501 5th St, Downey, CA?

8501 5th St, Downey, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,222 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 8501 5th St, Downey, CA built?

8501 5th St, Downey, CA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8501 5th St, Downey, CA?

8501 5th St, Downey, CA is assigned to Downey High School (high), rated B; Doty Middle School (middle), rated B; Gallatin Elementary (elementary), rated B. All sit in Downey Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8501 5th St, Downey, CA compare to other homes in Downey 90241?

Among the 8,189 homes in Downey 90241, it is worth more than 23% of them ($734,899 against a typical $880,717), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($601 against a typical $543), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,222 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1948 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 36% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8501 5th St, Downey, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8501 5th St, Downey, CA was $5,806. The county assessed it at $463,907.

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