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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

8526 ALAMEDA ST

DOWNEY, CA 90242
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,102 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,239 (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.$136,350 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,474
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,876
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$133,677

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Duplex Single
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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(4)

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
Alameda Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.1 mi
M
Sussman Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Downey High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

8526 Alameda 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 85% of homes in Rancho Santa Gertrudes
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Rancho Santa Gertrudes
  • Newer than 80% of 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 area2,102 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,425 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 8526 Alameda St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRancho Santa GertrudesDowney 90242Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than2,102 ft²85% of homes84% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac89% of homes88% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than195780% of homes76% of homes51% of homes

About 8526 Alameda St

When did 8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA last sell?

8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA?

8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,102 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA built?

8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA?

8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA is assigned to Alameda Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Sussman Middle School (middle), rated B-; Downey High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Downey Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA compare to other homes in Downey 90242?

Among the 7,613 homes in Downey 90242, it is bigger than 84% of them (2,102 ft² against a typical 1,425 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1957 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 8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8526 Alameda St, Downey, CA was $2,239. The county assessed it at $136,350.

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