Investor Alert! This DETACHED Downey duplex is packed with potential and ready for the right buyer to maximize returns. Sitting on an 11,000 sq ft lot, the front home features a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath, approximately 1,782 sq. ft., complete with central heat/AC, a rear yard, side patio, single-car garage, and washer/dryer hookups. The rear unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with both front and rear yards, plus its own laundry area, garage, and shed. Here’s where the true upside lies: the property comes with approved plans for an 825 sq ft ADU, creating instant additional rental income or space for extended family. With plenty of open yard space waiting to be maximized, the potential for future development is endless—whether you want to expand, reimagine, or add more ADU-style rentals. Perfect for investors eager to increase cash flow or end users searching for a versatile property with built-in growth potential, this Downey duplex is a rare opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Sold for $1,130,000 on 11/13/25
Listing Provided by:
Christina De Santis DRE #02100629 714-598-5522,
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Pauline Nguyen DRE #02083216 714-598-5522,
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Bought with: The Ave
$1,130,000
8558 Alameda St, Downey, CA 90242
5beds
1,782sqft
Duplex
Built in 1959
0.25 Acres Lot
$1,126,200 Zestimate®
$634/sqft
$5,452 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,126,200
$1.02M - $1.24M
$5,452/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 13, 2025 at 02:09pm
Listing Provided by:
Christina De Santis DRE #02100629 714-598-5522,
reframe,
Pauline Nguyen DRE #02083216 714-598-5522,
reframe
Bought with:
Joshua Glaz, DRE #01856858
The Ave
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25189264
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage, Outside
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Doors: Panel Doors
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,782 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: 2-5 Units/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 6261015047
- Zoning: DOR15000*
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Downey
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $1,130,000+22.2%$634/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW25189264 | ||
| 6/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: BHHS broker feed | ||
| 7/3/2023 | Sold | $925,000+2.8%$519/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 6/28/2023 | Pending sale | $900,000$505/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #PW23079772 | ||
| 6/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: BHHS broker feed | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,937 +1.7% | $943,500 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,733 +556.1% | $925,000 +858.1% |
| 2023 | $1,788 +4.1% | $96,546 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 90242
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Alameda Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Sussman Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Downey High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alameda
- Middle: Sussman
- High: Downey
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$1,126,200
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