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12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 Property Information

12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey
Zip code 90242
County Los Angeles
Municipality Downey

Sales & Tax Overview for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Sale date 09/03/2024
Sale price $920,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,712

Lot & Building Information for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

Building sqft 1,544
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.133
Units 1
Year built 1953
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
69 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
56 /100. Bikeable

Zoning district Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Weed hazard No
School district Downey Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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About 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1953 and has a total of 1,544 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $938,400, the tax amount paid for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is $11,194.

When was 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the last sale price?

12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 09/03/2024 for $920,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/03/2024 $920,000
04/04/2024 $667,500
05/17/1991 $222,500
       
       
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Title Documents for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/03/2024 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 09/01/2054
09/03/2024 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)
04/08/2024 Reconveyance
(Judicial decree of affidavit)
04/04/2024 Grant Deed
04/04/2024 Release
04/04/2024 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
03/28/2024 Reconveyance
03/27/2024 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
02/20/2024 Notice of Trustees Sale
02/16/2024 Notice of Trustees Sale
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,194
Current property tax $11,712
Market value $938,400
Tax per sqft $7

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Special Assessments And Penalties for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes or direct assessments are applicable for this property.

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
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Assessment History for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $938,400 1.1929 $11,194 +131.02%
2024-2025 $404,634 1.1975 $4,845 +3.72%
2023-2024 $396,701 1.1776 $4,672 +5.53%
2022-2023 $388,924 1.1382 $4,427 +1.74%
2021-2022 $381,299 1.1411 $4,351 +1.61%
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Permits for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Downey residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$867,500
6.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$566
0.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% YoY

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Risk

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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 0.20
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.20
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.43
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.54
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.65
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.43
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.65
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 0.95
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.11
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 1.19
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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 0.18
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 0.19
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.43
Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 219 1.29
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.29
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Neighbors for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

Here are the neighbors for 12862 Smallwood Avenue, Downey.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
12866 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,751 05/04/2012
12809 Morning Ave, Downey 1,388 10/07/2025
12821 Morning Ave, Downey 2,227 05/11/2007
12849 Morning Ave, Downey 1,222 11/03/2006
12803 Morning Ave, Downey 1,236 01/02/2024 $820,000
12837 Morning Ave, Downey 1,216 06/13/2025 $850,000
12815 Morning Ave, Downey 1,705 11/03/2014
12843 Morning Ave, Downey 1,278 09/11/2013 $392,000
12918 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,216 03/25/2021
12825 Morning Ave, Downey 1,491 08/07/2023
12902 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,203 04/16/2009
12924 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,278 11/17/2021
12831 Morning Ave, Downey 1,223 01/23/2004 $347,003
12930 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,278 10/28/2010
12942 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,664 11/03/2022 $775,000
12908 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,278 02/12/2025
12914 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,222 08/21/2006
12936 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,638 03/19/2014 $450,000
12943 Morning Ave, Downey 1,664 03/20/2018
12855 Morning Ave, Downey 1,278 02/09/2023
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