8515 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA 90241
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OFF MARKET

$1,732,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,426 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

8515 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA 90241

Est. Refi. Payment $11,016/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 9, 2016 for $875,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.73M
Since last month
Increased$13K (+0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$72K (+4.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$845K (+96.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +80% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.72M
August 2026$1.71M
July 2026$1.75M
June 2026$1.75M
May 2026$1.75M
April 2026$1.75M
March 2026$1.73M
February 2026$1.7M
January 2026$1.65M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8560 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
04/22/26
4
4
3,166
8542 11th St, Downey, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
08/14/26
4
4
3,049
8618 7th St, Downey, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$975,000
05/20/26
3
3
2,186
8670 7th St, Downey, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,210,000
06/04/26
3
3
2,674
10613 Dolan Ave, Downey, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$960,000
04/10/26
4
3
2,032
8531 10th St, Downey, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
01/06/26
5
6
4,682
8346 Lexington Rd, Downey, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
05/22/26
5
3
3,475
9114 Irwingrove Dr, Downey, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,620,000
03/27/26
4
4
4,053
10531 Dolan Ave, Downey, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$910,000
04/29/26
3
1.5
1,410
8502 Dacosta St, Downey, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,020,000
11/12/25
3
3
2,061

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
8534 Farm St, Downey, CA 90241
0.05
$1,005,200
3
2
1,400
Off Market
8540 Farm St, Downey, CA 90241
0.06
$819,900
2
1
765
Off Market
10439 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
0.05
$1,451,300
5
4
2,272
Off Market
8560 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA 90241
0.11
$1,450,000
4
4
3,166
Recently Sold
8554 Via Amorita, Downey, CA 90241
0.14
$1,033,300
3
2
1,770
Off Market
10502 Dolan Ave, Downey, CA 90241
0.13
$1,296,900
4
3
2,625
Off Market
8413 Bigby Ave, Downey, CA 90241
0.15
$832,300
1
1
849
Off Market
10402 Dolan Ave, Downey, CA 90241
0.15
$795,900
2
1
1,302
Off Market
10501 Bellman Ave, Downey, CA 90241
0.16
$1,623,700
4
2.5
2,883
Off Market
10530 Dolan Ave, Downey, CA 90241
0.15
$1,159,000
3
2.5
2,053
For Sale
10336 Dolan Ave, Downey, CA 90241
0.18
$1,353,200
4
3
2,669
Off Market
10332 Dolan Ave, Downey, CA 90241
0.19
$850,000
2
1
1,279
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 8515 Cherokee Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1979
0.26 acre lot
3,426 sqft
$506/sqft

About this House

2 Incredible Homes on 1 Lot! Exclusive North Downey pool home...PLUS an additional 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house with kitchen! Elegant main house has 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, Living Room with fireplace, formal Dining Room, and step-down Family Room with marble countertop wet bar, fireplace, and French doors leading to poolside covered patio. Additional features include one bedroom
and 2 bathrooms downstairs, separate laundry room, recently remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and custom cherry cabinets, newer windows, separate eating area in the kitchen, and 2-car attached garage. Open floor plan, great design. Guest house sits on the other side of the pool and features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with fireplace, kitchen with eating area, inside laundry room, and direct access to its own 1-car attached garage with additional storage. Additional bonus bathroom with shower with outside access for pool and guest use. Long driveway with motorized gate allows for even more secure parking. Desirable neighborhood, this house is great for entertaining, multi-generational living, possible rental income, and so much more. Must be seen to fully appreciate! Property is sold AS-IS, buyers to verify square footage, permits, etc.
8515 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA 90241 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,426 sqft single-family home built in 1979. It last sold for $875,000 on Aug 9, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,732,200, with a rent estimate of $7,814/month.

Home Details for 8515 Cherokee Dr

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 14
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1979Year Updated: 1979
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Spanish

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 9, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$875,000
Mar 30, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$770,000
Oct 31, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$770,000
Oct 29, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$770,000
Dec 29, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,300,000

Market trends in Downey

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$928K
$20KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$576
$3MoM
Available listings
105
5MoM

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What Locals Say about Downey

At least 1007 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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    "Small town feel. Everyone is proud to live in Downey."
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    "It is safe for teens yo walk or ride bike. It’s aver nice neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants."
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  • Dom_val2000
    "Saturday farmers market on La Reina and every third Thursday there is a night market near downtown Downey. "
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  • Amanda_marie31
    "People don’t pick up after their dogs. A lot of dogs running loose making it somewhat nerve wracking "
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  • Gc4xhyjhj8
    "It is a fairly safe place to walk around. Everything Is well maintained & everyone usually picks up after their dogs around here."
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  • Jaime Leiva
    "It’s a truly family neighborhood, safe and clean. People are friendly and courteous. The vibe is really good for walking at any time."
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    "I see dog walkers at all hours of the day…every day. This is a great neighborhood for digs & dig owners. "
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  • Herrerafrank00
    "More congested than 10 years ago. Loved here 35 years and traffic is getting worse. Freeways touch Downeys borders "
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  • Rtl.90241
    "Commute is very easy access to freeways and everything is just within minutes away. Roads are well maintained."
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  • Jenni SH
    "Very family oriented. People take walks in the evening. There’s a sense of community. There’s lots of shops, grocery stores, etc. it’s a very pleasant little hidden gem. One thing I wish, that all the little streets had sidewalks. "
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  • Camposanam73
    "Love Downey everything is convenient local malls stores and work is about 15 min away. Been on Downey over 13 years"
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  • Jenni SH
    "Downey is just a great city to call home. There’s lots of restaurants and shopping centers. There’s at least one farmers market on Lakewood and Firestone and many neighborhoods are great for trick or treating "
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  • Armando Gutierrez
    "They like it the place it’s beautiful and clam so they don’t main it people are nice and respectful "
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  • Mistermnn
    "Lots of dog poop on side walks and front yards because lots of dog owners don’t think they have to pick up after there dogs or there are some dog owners in the neighborhood that let their dogs run loose in the neighborhood and there dog poops on neighbors yards and they don’t pick it up. Other than that it’s good. "
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  • Herrerafrank00
    "Downey has everything you need, good schools, good food, friendly police department, community programs, only downside would be the traffic getting through the city during rush out, residents usually take the back streets."
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  • C B
    "Traffic in Downey is really bad. Can take 30 minutes to get from North Downey to South Downey. Lakewood and Telegraph are packed. But near freeways and that helps."
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  • Teresa
    "Apartments state Dog friendly, but state restrictions on weight which makes it hard to find an apartment within a neighborhood you wish to live in. "
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  • Monique M.
    "Downey is a dog friendly neighborhood. Some people post individual signs to keep dogs from pooping on their lawn but to each their own. "
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  • Melodygregorio
    "Movie nights, concerts in the park, ride and stride day, lots and lots of classes for adults, seniors, youth, and children etc. "
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  • Joc O
    "I grew up in Downey, and have lived here as an adult away from my childhood home but still enjoy living here. It’s close to Cerritos, Lakewood, Bellflower which I visit for different errands. I can drive 30-40 mins (depending on traffic, time of day,etc) to Huntington Beach or Santa Monica. "
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  • Darlena C. J.
    "There’s a lot of families, and the city is overall pretty safe to be in. The transportation system is all throughout the city. Make the move!"
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  • Jennylopwz1226
    "I drive to places. Everything is within a 5 minute drive. Close to freeways or sometimes walk to restaurants."
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  • Yreynaga974
    "Downey is a clean and safe area to grow up and live in. People are generally nice, responsible, respectable and caring human beings."
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  • Jennifer V.
    "I lived here for seven years now. It is a clean neighborhood with great schools. It is a safe and friendly town."
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  • Elizabeth D.
    "I have lived in downey for 24 years and I have always felt safe and I love my city. The local officials are always doing their best to take care of our city, local police department keeps us safe! "
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  • Anamaeespinoza
    "Good family ambiance and lots of good place to go. You can walk, bikes on the area too. Very friendly people "
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  • Wendy A.
    "I love it here. Never had an issue, lots of restaurants and parks. Clean and people are nice for the most part "
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  • Brojoehdz
    "New to the area so I’m not really familiar with what takes place around here. However, my neighbors have been friendly and welcoming to me and my family. I have zero complaints about my experience here. "
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  • Susan
    "ok, but increasing freeway traffic can be very challenging at times. I live 16 miles from home, on average that is a 30 minute commute which can turn into 60 minutes in days with freeway incidents. "
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  • Wendy A.
    "The schools are good and kids are often seen using their bikes up and down alone. Also there are a lot of parks and it’s just a very calm city with pretty quiet people that keep to themselves. They have programs for kids at parks and in the community to keep them busy and active. Does need like a Chuck E. Cheese type of establishment or a jumper place of some sort"
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  • Wendy A.
    "Concerts in the park, food festivals, day of dead festival, good restaurants. Overall a safe place to ride bikes, parks"
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  • Jenny M.
    "Safe city to raise your children in. I was born and raised and it is safe, lots of kids and great education "
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  • Vanessa
    "There is lots to do! From miniature golfing to movies to bowling. The city has lots of history and feels safe. "
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  • Mpmontiel0214
    "Clean, beautiful and peaceful place to live! Lovely and wonderful people. So traditional and quiet "
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  • Ashley P.
    "Very close to my job and surrounding places I normally visit. I really enjoy living in Downey CA. "
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  • Cristina Z.
    "Schools are good. Pretty safe to walk at night. I love it here. Been living here for 6 years now. I just wish it was less expensive "
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  • Marcia V.
    "Nice area to raise kids in.Everything is close by schools shopping center mall markets eateries etc.."
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  • Calleros1d
    "Many local churches with active goers. Farmers market every Saturday’s and people are constantly walking their pets or running themselves "
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  • Jose S.
    "I love the area. it is close to down town La, but still far enough away to have some nature around me."
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  • Esteban G.
    "Just keep an eye on your children, there have been many reports of kidnappings happening in the area. "
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Frequently asked questions about 8515 Cherokee Dr

  • What is 8515 Cherokee Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8515 Cherokee Dr in Downey, CA is $1,732,200.
  • What is the price history for 8515 Cherokee Dr?
    8515 Cherokee Dr in Downey, CA last sold for $875,000 in August 2016.
  • Is Downey a buyer's or seller's market?
    Downey is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Downey?
    The median sale price in Downey is $928K. That is up $20K from the prior month.
  • Does 8515 Cherokee Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8515 Cherokee Dr in Downey, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8515 Cherokee Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 8515 Cherokee Dr in Downey, CA has a pool.

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