NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8848 Mel Dar Ave Downey, CA 90240

Estimated Value: $799,151 - $853,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,560 Sq Ft
$531/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 6, 2019

Last sale price $495,500 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,104 / mo

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Unsworth Elementary School Rated A-
  • Lawn
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of February 2019

REDUCED $$ - seller must sell! This Downey home boasts a sun-filled fireside living room & expansive kitchen/ dining area. This spacious 3 bed, 2 bath home includes a terraced master suite retreat (configured within the original garage) with sitting rooms and a walk in closet. Central air conditioning is a huge plus, as is the motor-court parking area, sheltered patio and fenced rear grounds. Storage structures as well. Freeway close yet quietly tucked away this home is a unique lifestyle opportunity ... in Downey at an affordable price!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mod O'Connell

Century 21 On Target License #01905653 Listed on: 10/03/2018

Century 21 On Target

Last Buyer's Agent

Aaron Mejia

Christie's Int. R.E. SoCal License #01896881

Christie's Int. R.E. SoCal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 4,898 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Property is zoned DOR105

Home Design

  • Additions or Alterations
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Converted Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Attached Carport
  • Converted Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Parking Lot

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 48
  • Tax Tract Number 10033
  • Assessor Parcel Number 6367030003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

4,898 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: DOR105
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 6367030003
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1560.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 317.63
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Converted Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Remodeled, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Permanent
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Converted Garage, Concrete, Garage, Parking Space, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Rural, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Level, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4898.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1124

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4898.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5506.01
  • Tax Lot: 48
  • Tax Tract Number: 10033

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$829,038

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2018
Closed on
Jan 17, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mod O'Connell
Century 21 On Target
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Mejia
Christie's Int. R.E. SoCal
List Price
$52,900
Sold Price
$495,500
Premium/Discount to List
$442,600
836.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.19%
Original Mortgage
$480,635
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1993
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$495,500 Wfg National Title
-- Accommodation
-- Accommodation
-- California Title Company
$565,000 California Title Company
-- Investors Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $480,635
Previous Owner $113,000
Previous Owner $452,000
Previous Owner $143,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/06/2019 02/06/19 Sold $495,500 -0.9% $318 / Sq Ft
01/14/2019 01/14/19 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2018 11/14/18 Price Changed $499,999 +845.2% $321 / Sq Ft
10/03/2018 10/03/18 For Sale $52,900 -- $34 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,826 $613,530 $429,473 $184,057
2024 $7,697 $601,501 $421,052 $180,449
2023 $7,435 $589,708 $412,797 $176,911
2022 $7,061 $578,146 $404,703 $173,443
2021 $6,911 $566,811 $396,768 $170,043
2019 $6,580 $536,614 $365,033 $171,581
2018 $6,395 $526,093 $357,876 $168,217
2016 $5,593 $460,000 $349,000 $111,000
2015 $5,594 $460,000 $349,000 $111,000
2014 $5,153 $440,000 $333,900 $106,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mod O'Connell

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Mod O'Connell

    Century 21 On Target

    (562) 453-7729

    49 Total Sales

    Mod O'Connell
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Aaron Mejia

    Christie's Int. R.E. SoCal

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW18241434

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 6367-030-003

California Los Angeles County Downey 90240

8848 Mel Dar Ave, Downey, CA

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