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12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12844 Smallwood Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1953

Acreage

0.136

Sale price

$170,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12844 Smallwood Ave
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,621
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1953
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
02/25/1997
Sale price
$170,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,398
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.136

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Downey Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/25/1997 $170,000 XXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXX X
11/01/1988 $197,500 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/16/2025 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/09/2020 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/09/2020 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/15/2019 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/05/2013 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/28/2008 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/15/2005 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/27/2002 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX, X X & X X XXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXX X
02/25/1997 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXX X XXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXX X
11/01/1988 Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$3,398
Current property tax
$3,852
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$284,876
Land value
$149,333
Building value
$135,543

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $284,876 1.1929 $3,398 +1.61%
2024-2025 $279,291 1.1975 $3,345 +3.72%
2023-2024 $273,816 1.1776 $3,224 +5.53%
2022-2023 $268,448 1.1382 $3,055 +1.75%
2021-2022 $263,185 1.1411 $3,003 +1.60%
2020-2021 $260,488 1.134687 $2,956 +3.10%
2019-2020 $250,375 1.145073 $2,867 +1.64%
2018-2019 $245,467 1.1491 $2,821 +1.69%
2017-2018 $240,654 1.1526 $2,774 +0.89%
2016-2017 $235,936 1.1652 $2,749 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

Code Description Tax levied
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
06202 County Sanitation District #2
14358 Downey Light District Zone L
14352 Downey Lighting & Landscaping District 121 Zone 1
14353 Downey Safety Lighting Zone Iii
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31506 Mwd Water Standby Charge #13
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
Permits

Permit information for 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

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Neighborhood

Downey residential market stats

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Median sale price

$867,500

6.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$566

0.4% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.19
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.19
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.46
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.52
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.62
Theodore Roosevelt 5 Public K-5 536 0.78
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private 1-5 0 0.93
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 0.97
Ward Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 1.08
Old River Elementary School 7 Public 4-5 657 1.08
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.46
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.62
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 0.97
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.10
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 1.16
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.26
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.45
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.45
Paramount Park Middle School 6 Public 6-8 565 1.50
Our Lady of Perpetual Help NR Private K-8 0 1.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 0.21
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 0.22
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.46
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.26
Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 219 1.31
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 1.37
Paramount High School 5 Public 9-12 3,737 1.42
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.45
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.45
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School 4 Public 9-12 1,606 1.46

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Neighbors for 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

12849 Morning Ave, Downey 12821 Morning Ave, Downey 12838 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12837 Morning Ave, Downey 12832 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12820 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12843 Morning Ave, Downey 12815 Morning Ave, Downey 7807 Puritan St, Downey 12825 Morning Ave, Downey 12826 Smallwood Ave, Downey 7803 Puritan St, Downey 7811 Puritan St, Downey 12831 Morning Ave, Downey 12816 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12802 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12850 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12810 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12856 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12855 Morning Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

90040, Los Angeles County, CA 90201, Los Angeles County, CA 90221, Los Angeles County, CA 90240, Los Angeles County, CA 90255, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90270, Los Angeles County, CA 90280, Los Angeles County, CA 90660, Los Angeles County, CA 90701, Los Angeles County, CA 90703, Los Angeles County, CA 90706, Los Angeles County, CA 90713, Los Angeles County, CA 90723, Los Angeles County, CA 90805, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,621 square feet.

When was 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 02/25/1997 for $170,000.

What is the assessed value of 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $284,876.

What are the property taxes for 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12844 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $3,398.

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