8253 Birchcrest Rd is a 1,572 square foot house on a 5,984 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 14, 2002 for $205,000. Based on Redfin's Downey data, we estimate the home's value is $839,056.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
5,984 sq ftLot Size
$534Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$839,056
$634K since sold in January 2002$20K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.6% lower than the average sale price ($853K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1 5,000
Single-Family Residential Zone
The R-1 Zone is intended to provide for the development of single-family residential areas and to designate appropriately located areas for family living at designated population densities. The provisions of this zone are intended to ensure that the residential character of such areas will be stabilized and maintained. They are further intended to provide a basis for the planning of related amenities, such as parks, schools, public utilities, streets and highways, and other community facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Jun 5, 2024 • Final
Residential electrical
Perform electrical work for a detached patio.
Electrical
May 6, 2024 • Final
Residential addition-alteration
Construct a new free-standing patio cover.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Wall Unit
Heating Type: Solar
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 15568
Living Sq. Ft: 1,572
# of Units: 2
Legal Description: TRACT # 15568 LOT 48
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 5,984
Legal Lot Number: 48
Municipality Name: DOWNEY
Acres: 0.1374
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 61
Zoning Code: DOR105
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID W/ADU
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Corner
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,572
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,984 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 6367016011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Unsworth Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Griffiths Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Warren High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
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