8917 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
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OFF MARKET

$822,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,420 sqft

8917 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240

Est. Refi. Payment $5,388/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 2, 2019 for $505,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$822K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$26K (+3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$316K (+62.6%)
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 +79% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$821K
September 2026$821K
August 2026$824K
July 2026$822K
June 2026$826K
May 2026$812K
April 2026$825K
March 2026$826K
February 2026$818K
January 2026$792K
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
8331 Vista Del Rosa St, Downey, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$810,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,629
8806 Stamps Rd, Downey, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$840,000
04/16/26
2
2
1,228
8734 Parrot Ave, Downey, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$815,000
09/17/26
3
2
1,128
8314 Manzanar Ave, Pico Rivera, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$735,000
11/05/25
3
2
1,563
8339 Manzanar Ave, Pico Rivera, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$810,000
01/02/26
3
2
1,132
8264 Elmont Ave, Pico Rivera, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$730,000
10/03/25
3
2
1,173
8430 Manzanar Ave, Pico Rivera, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$790,000
08/26/26
3
2
1,210
8343 Vista Del Rio Ave, Downey, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,230,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,527
8925 Stamps Rd, Downey, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$760,000
11/25/25
2
1
916
8229 Elmont Ave, Pico Rivera, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$840,000
07/09/26
3
2
1,562

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
8913 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.01
$809,200
3
2
1,593
Off Market
8923 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.01
$669,100
2
1
755
Off Market
8907 Birchleaf Ave #1, Downey, CA 90240
0.02
-
Studio
1
500
Off Market
8907 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.02
$799,300
2
3
1,443
Off Market
8927 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.02
$701,900
3
1
1,004
Off Market
8916 Stamps Rd, Downey, CA 90240
0.02
$742,300
3
1
1,200
Off Market
8922 Stamps Rd, Downey, CA 90240
0.02
$749,800
3
2
1,366
Off Market
8912 Stamps Rd, Downey, CA 90240
0.02
$738,700
2
2
1,197
Off Market
8906 Stamps Rd, Downey, CA 90240
0.03
$810,800
3
2
1,494
Off Market
8926 Stamps Rd, Downey, CA 90240
0.03
$796,200
3
2
1,309
Off Market
9003 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.03
$780,500
3
2
1,535
Off Market
8903 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.03
$794,500
2
2
1,695
Off Market
8918 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.03
$732,300
3
1
1,277
Off Market
8912 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.03
$1,029,300
4
3
2,676
Off Market
8924 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.03
$808,200
4
2
1,444
Off Market
8908 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.03
$806,400
3
2
1,757
Off Market
8902 Stamps Rd, Downey, CA 90240
0.03
$828,400
3
2
1,600
Off Market
8932 Stamps Rd, Downey, CA 90240
0.03
$835,900
3
2
1,558
Off Market
8928 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.04
$676,000
2
1
1,046
Off Market
9007 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240
0.04
$648,500
2
1
755
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1949
1,420 sqft
$579/sqft
Garage

About this House

3 br 2 ba NEWLY REMODELED. Be the first to live in newly remodeled home. For rent by owner. 1 year lease. 2 car detached garage and lots of street parking available. Large storage room in back yard. Medium sized back yard. Gas and electric W/D hook ups in laundry room. New appliances. Breakfast nook, dining room, living room, large master bedroom with fireplace. Tenant provides refrigerator and w/d. Near 5 and 605 fwy. AVAILABLE NOW. Serious inquiries only. Call or email only.
Sorry no pets. Appointment viewing only.

1 year lease. Owner pays gardener.
8917 Birchleaf Ave, Downey, CA 90240 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,420 sqft single-family home built in 1949. It last sold for $505,000 on Oct 2, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2019 with an asking price of $2,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $822,200, with a rent estimate of $3,653/month.

Home Details for 8917 Birchleaf Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949Year Updated: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5153 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jan 9, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$2,950
Dec 8, 2019
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$2,950
Oct 2, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$505,000
Aug 12, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$519,000

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

Around this home

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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 8917 Birchleaf Ave

  • What is 8917 Birchleaf Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8917 Birchleaf Ave in Downey, CA is $822,200.
  • What is the price history for 8917 Birchleaf Ave?
    8917 Birchleaf Ave in Downey, CA last sold for $505,000 in October 2019.
  • 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 8917 Birchleaf Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8917 Birchleaf Ave in Downey, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 8917 Birchleaf Ave?
    The lot at 8917 Birchleaf Ave in Downey, CA is about 0.12 acres (5,153 sq ft).

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