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$935,026$931 / 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 87How 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 $475,000 on Dec 13, 2021

8531 ORANGE ST

DOWNEY, CA 90242
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,004 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$935K
$816K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$475,000 · Dec 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,010 (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.$609,906 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$467,493
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$142,413
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$460,897

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.Duplex Single
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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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(8)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Sussman Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Downey High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

8531 Orange 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 more than 85% of homes in Downey 90242
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Rancho Santa Gertrudes
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Rancho Santa Gertrudes
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Rancho Santa Gertrudes

What homes are worth in Downey 90242

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

This home
$485K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Downey 90242.

How it measures up in Downey 90242

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

Estimated value$935,026
CheaperTypical $782,776Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$931
CheaperTypical $566Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,004 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 8531 Orange St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRancho Santa GertrudesDowney 90242Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$935,02683% of homes85% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$931almost all homesalmost all homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,004 ft²13% of homes15% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac90% of homes89% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than195576% of homes71% of homes47% of homes

About 8531 Orange St

How much is 8531 Orange St, Downey, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8531 Orange St, Downey, CA is $935,026 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $815,683 to $1,054,369. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8531 Orange St, Downey, CA last sell?

8531 Orange St, Downey, CA last sold on Dec 13, 2021 for $475,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8531 Orange St, Downey, CA?

8531 Orange St, Downey, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,004 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 8531 Orange St, Downey, CA built?

8531 Orange St, Downey, CA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 8531 Orange St, Downey, CA?

8531 Orange St, Downey, CA is assigned to Alameda Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Sussman Middle School (middle), rated C+; 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 8531 Orange St, Downey, CA compare to other homes in Downey 90242?

Among the 7,615 homes in Downey 90242, it is worth more than 85% of them ($935,026 against a typical $782,776), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($931 against a typical $566), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,004 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1955 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 59% 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 8531 Orange St, Downey, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8531 Orange St, Downey, CA was $6,010. The county assessed it at $609,906.

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