8708 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA 90241
NEW
COMING SOON 6/13
Listed by Arnie Medrano, Circa Properties, Inc., (714) 203-6814

8708 Cherokee Dr
Downey, CA 90241

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,697 sqft

$1,050,000

Est. Mortgage $6,335/mo*
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$1,050,000

Est. Mortgage $6,335/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,697 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Location!!! Location!!! Location. Welcome to this charming home nestled in one of Downey’s most desirable neighborhoods. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room. This home offers 1,697 square feet of comfortable living space. Large windows throughout the house provide an abundance of natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Sitting on a generous 5,973 square foot lot, there’s plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, or gardening. This sweet home is a fantastic opportunity to add your personal touch and increase value. Don’t miss your chance to own a home in a prime location with so much potential.
Only a few blocks from the Downey shopping center, Banks, schools, and short distance from 5 and 605 Fwy.
Ready for your enjoyment and entertaining. The sparkling pool is ready for the summer party.
Do not miss this opportunity.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$619
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 8708 Cherokee Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Entry Foyer
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1697 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Range, Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Floors: Tile
View
Has a ViewView: City Lights
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ClayFencing: Fair ConditionFoundation: RaisedHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: In Ground, PrivatePool
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Mid-Century Modern
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: TurnkeyParcel Number: 6253019007

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,050,000Price Per Sqft: $619

Active Status

MLS Status: Coming Soon

Location

Direction & Address
City: Downey
School Information
High School District: Downey Unified

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: PW26113710

Community

Community Features: Street LightsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5973 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: Seller finding a replacement home.Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW26113710Living Area Range Units: Square FeetActivation Date: Sat Jun 13 2026Common Interest: NoneStart Showing Date: Sat Jun 13 2026Universal Property Id: US-06037-N-6253019007-R-N

Additional Information

Street LightsSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing Provided by: Arnie Medrano DRE #01487921
Circa Properties, Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PW26113710
Also Listed on CRMLS.

Price History for 8708 Cherokee Dr

DatePriceEventSource
07/25/2003$420,000Sold
N/A
10/11/1996$174,000Sold
N/A
06/24/1996$139,500Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,782
Assessment$607,802
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Downey

At least 1006 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

  • 71 % 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

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Yvette R.
    "About schools and predators that may live in the area. Also closest freeway to access and crime reports "
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  • Yaritzaduenas22
    "I lived in Downey for about 10 years I grew up here and I love the neighborhood and proper education I was given. I still live in Downey and have kids of my own and I don’t feel unsafe with my kids in Downey. "
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Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2026-02-09 09:51:42 PST and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information
8708 Cherokee Dr, Downey, CA 90241 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,697 sqft single-family home built in 1949. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on May 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# PW26113710.