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11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 11944 Smallwood Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool and Miscellaneous (0103)

Year built

1987

Acreage

0.131

Sale price

$847,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
11944 Smallwood Ave
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool and Miscellaneous
Building sq. ft.
2,949
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1987
Last altered
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
09/24/2018
Sale price
$847,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,726
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.131

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Downey Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/24/2018 $847,000 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
09/04/2008 $661,500 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/03/2001 $385,003 XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/17/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/24/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
09/24/2018 Affidavit Succession Interest XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
08/24/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/27/2010 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/04/2008 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/04/2008 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
08/07/2007 Trustees Deed XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/05/2007 Notice XXXXXXX XXXXX
09/28/2006 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 11944 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$11,726
Current property tax
$12,384
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$983,009
Land value
$489,531
Building value
$493,478

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $963,735 1.1929 $11,496 +1.61%
2024-2025 $944,839 1.1975 $11,314 +3.72%
2023-2024 $926,314 1.1776 $10,908 +5.53%
2022-2023 $908,152 1.1382 $10,337 +1.74%
2021-2022 $890,346 1.1411 $10,160 +1.61%
2020-2021 $881,218 1.134687 $9,999 +3.10%
2019-2020 $847,000 1.145073 $9,699 +12.74%
2018-2019 $748,661 1.1491 $8,603 +5.13%
2017-2018 $710,000 1.1526 $8,183 -1.08%
2016-2017 $710,000 1.1652 $8,273 +8.78%

Special assessments & penalties for 11944 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 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

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Neighborhood

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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)
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private 1-5 0 0.26
Old River Elementary School 7 Public 4-5 657 0.54
Williams Elementary School 9 Public K-3 630 0.57
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.59
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.66
Montessori Children's Academy NR Private PK-6 91 0.82
Montessori Children's Academy NR Private PK-6 91 0.82
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.83
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 0.99
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 0.57
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.59
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.66
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.17
Downey Christian School NR Private K-8 80 1.41
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 1.43
St. Mark's Elementary School NR Private PK-8 75 1.51
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.68
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 1.87
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.88
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 0.41
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.66
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.10
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 1.30
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 1.31
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.51
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.66
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.68
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.69
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex 4 Public 9-12 440 1.87

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Neighbors for 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

7811 Cole St, Downey 12043 Smallwood Ave, Downey 11945 Smallwood Ave, Downey 7819 Cole St, Downey 11916 Rives Ave, Downey 11946 Smallwood Ave, Downey 7845 Cole St, Downey 11948 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12055 Smallwood Ave, Downey 11949 Smallwood Ave, Downey 7857 Cole St, Downey 12029 Smallwood Ave, Downey 7839 Cole St, Downey 7871 Cole St, Downey 7805 Cole St, Downey 7827 Cole St, Downey 11926 Rives Ave, Downey 12037 Smallwood Ave, Downey 11920 Rives Ave, Downey 12049 Smallwood Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

90040, Los Angeles County, CA 90201, Los Angeles County, CA 90221, Los Angeles County, CA 90240, Los Angeles County, CA 90241, Los Angeles County, CA 90255, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90270, Los Angeles County, CA 90280, Los Angeles County, CA 90640, Los Angeles County, CA 90660, Los Angeles County, CA 90670, 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 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1987.

What is the total square footage of 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 2,949 square feet.

When was 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 09/24/2018 for $847,000.

What is the assessed value of 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $963,735.

What are the property taxes for 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 11944 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $11,496.

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