| Primary address | 12204 Rives Avenue, Downey |
| Zip code | 90242 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 09/20/2002 |
| Sale price | $340,003 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $12,247 |
| Building sqft | 3,296 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence with Pool and Miscellaneous (0103) |
| Acreage | 0.217
|
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1948 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Heating/AC | Central refrigeration & heating |
| Pool | Yes |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
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12204 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1948 and has a total of 3,296 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 12204 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $967,603, the tax amount paid for 12204 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is $11,542.
When was 12204 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold?12204 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 01/09/2019.
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Access detailed property tax data for 12204 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $11,543 |
| Current property tax | $12,247 |
| Market value | $967,603 |
| Tax per sqft | $4 |
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 | Register |
| 06202 | County Sanitation District #2 | Register |
| 14358 | Downey Light District Zone L | Register |
| 14352 | Downey Lighting & Landscaping District 121 Zone 1 | Register |
| 14353 | Downey Safety Lighting Zone Iii | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12204 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 | $967,603 | 1.1929 | $11,543 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $948,653 | 1.1975 | $11,360 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $930,053 | 1.1776 | $10,952 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $911,817 | 1.1382 | $10,378 | +1.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $893,939 | 1.1411 | $10,201 | +1.61% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Montessori House of Children School | NR | Private | 1-5 | 0 | 0.30 |
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.40 |
| Old River Elementary School | 7 | Public | 4-5 | 657 | 0.48 |
| Imperial Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-3 | 585 | 0.61 |
| Sundance Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.40 |
| West Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,332 | 0.54 |
| Sundance Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.66 |
| Sussman Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,122 | 1.11 |
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.21 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.66 |
| Warren High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,437 | 0.70 |
| St Pius X - St. Matthias High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 433 | 0.99 |
| St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 306 | 0.99 |
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.21 |
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Here are the neighbors for 12204 Rives Avenue, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12063 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 1,165 | 08/08/2022 | |
| 12087 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 1,371 | 08/05/2008 | $490,000 |
| 12134 Rives Ave, Downey | 1,522 | 06/19/2017 | |
| 12209 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 2,030 | 01/21/2021 | |
| 12217 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 1,386 | 12/16/2016 | |
| 12075 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 1,527 | 12/31/2012 | |
| 12146 Rives Ave, Downey | 2,435 | 08/13/2015 | |
| 12227 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 2,628 | 12/08/2025 | |
| 12210 Rives Ave, Downey | 1,760 | 05/04/2012 | |
| 12216 Rives Ave, Downey | 2,273 | 01/22/2021 | $887,000 |
| 12069 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 2,233 | 02/17/2016 | $590,000 |
| 12081 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 1,686 | 07/03/1991 | $282,500 |
| 7819 Melva St, Downey | 2,168 | 09/23/2025 | |
| 7823 Melva St, Downey | 1,259 | 11/15/2004 | |
| 12109 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 1,849 | 10/20/2020 | |
| 12103 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 1,685 | 04/01/2020 | |
| 12140 Rives Ave, Downey | 2,735 | 10/27/2020 | |
| 12203 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 2,103 | 10/22/2024 | |
| 7841 Melva St, Downey | 2,119 | 12/24/2019 | |
| 12095 Smallwood Ave, Downey | 1,245 | 09/18/2025 |