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12038 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 Property Information

12038 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey
Zip code 90242
County Los Angeles
Municipality Downey

Sales & Tax Overview for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey

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Sale date 11/03/2004
Sale price $770,007
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,593

Lot & Building Information for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey

Building sqft 2,770
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.3
Units 1
Year built 1940
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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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 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey

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About 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12038 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1940 and has a total of 2,770 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,087,000, the tax amount paid for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is $12,966.

When was 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold?

12038 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 09/19/2024.

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Past Sales & Property History for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/03/2004 $770,007

Title Documents for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/10/2025 Reconveyance
10/23/2025 Trust Deed 10/24/2050
09/19/2025 Easement
09/19/2024 Trust Deed
09/19/2024 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction)
01/15/2021 Trust Deed
10/21/2005 Trust Deed
10/21/2005 Trust Deed
10/21/2005 Deed
11/05/2004 Deed
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Property Taxes for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,967
Current property tax $13,593
Market value $1,087,000
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/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

Assessment History for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12038 Rives 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 $1,087,000 1.1929 $12,967 -0.38%
2024-2025 $1,087,000 1.1975 $13,017 +8.58%
2023-2024 $1,018,000 1.1776 $11,988 +11.57%
2022-2023 $944,000 1.1382 $10,745 +5.80%
2021-2022 $890,000 1.1411 $10,156 +4.08%

Permits for 12038 Rives 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 to school (mi)
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private 1-5 0 0.26
Old River Elementary School 7 Public 4-5 657 0.45
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.53
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.60
Williams Elementary School 9 Public K-3 630 0.64

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 0.49
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.53
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.60
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.18
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.40

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 0.54
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.60
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 1.19
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 1.19
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.24

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Neighbors for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey

Here are the neighbors for 12038 Rives Avenue, Downey.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
12042 Rives Ave, Downey 984 01/02/2020
12056 Rives Ave, Downey 1,440 08/27/2024
12122 Rives Ave, Downey 1,804 04/25/2023
12043 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,320 05/04/2012
12068 Rives Ave, Downey 2,064 10/15/2012 $433,000
12015 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,341 11/08/2019 $620,000
12023 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,488 08/11/2011
12046 Rives Ave, Downey 1,471 12/08/2023
7810 Cole St, Downey 1,836 05/14/2014
12118 Rives Ave, Downey 1,487 05/13/2010
12055 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,894 08/08/2022
12062 Rives Ave, Downey 1,636 05/19/2021
12029 Smallwood Ave, Downey 2,182 06/14/2012
12130 Rives Ave, Downey 1,668 05/13/2010 $410,004
12030 Rives Ave, Downey 1,238 03/06/2008
12037 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,480 12/22/2017
7806 Cole St, Downey 3,076 04/23/1993
7822 Cole St, Downey 1,925 05/28/1998 $192,500
12007 Smallwood Ave, Downey 2,529 01/14/2021 $830,000
12049 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,560 07/24/2012

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