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12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12208 Smallwood Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Guesthouse (0108)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.239

Sale price

$485,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12208 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 Guesthouse
Building sq. ft.
1,494
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1951
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
11/20/2008
Sale price
$485,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,707
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.239

Area overview

Walk score
74 /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 12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/20/2008 $485,000 XXXXXX XXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/28/1988 $245,455 XXXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/09/2026 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/13/2022 Notice XXXXXX XXXX
10/08/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXX X
09/29/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/29/2021 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX X
09/29/2021 Termination Financing Statement XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/09/2019 Financing Statement XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/09/2019 Notice XXXXXX XXXX
08/02/2019 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX X
08/02/2019 Termination Financing Statement XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12208 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
$7,707
Current property tax
$8,318
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$646,052
Land value
$415,195
Building value
$230,857

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $646,052 1.1929 $7,707 +1.61%
2024-2025 $633,385 1.1975 $7,585 +3.72%
2023-2024 $620,967 1.1776 $7,313 +5.53%
2022-2023 $608,793 1.1382 $6,929 +1.74%
2021-2022 $596,857 1.1411 $6,811 +1.61%
2020-2021 $590,738 1.134687 $6,703 +3.10%
2019-2020 $567,800 1.145073 $6,502 +1.64%
2018-2019 $556,668 1.1491 $6,397 +1.69%
2017-2018 $545,754 1.1526 $6,290 +0.90%
2016-2017 $535,054 1.1652 $6,234 +17.21%

Special assessments & penalties for 12208 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

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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 0.23
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.35
Old River Elementary School 7 Public 4-5 657 0.54
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.58
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.71
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.71
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.71
Williams Elementary School 9 Public K-3 630 0.83
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 0.97
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.35
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 0.60
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.71
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.05
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.21
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.61
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.61
Downey Christian School NR Private K-8 80 1.71
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 1.72
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 1.79
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 0.64
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.71
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 1.00
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 1.01
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.21
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.33
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.61
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.61
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 1.79
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex 4 Public 9-12 440 1.79

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Neighbors for 12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

12203 Morning Ave, Downey 12115 Morning Ave, Downey 7861 Melva St, Downey 12110 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12229 Morning Ave, Downey 12217 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12109 Morning Ave, Downey 12104 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12227 Smallwood Ave, Downey 7823 Melva St, Downey 7819 Melva St, Downey 12202 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12211 Morning Ave, Downey 12215 Morning Ave, Downey 12121 Morning Ave, Downey 7853 Melva St, Downey 12103 Morning Ave, Downey 12216 Smallwood Ave, Downey 7847 Melva St, Downey 7841 Melva St, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12208 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 12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,494 square feet.

When was 12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 11/20/2008 for $485,000.

What is the assessed value of 12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $646,052.

What are the property taxes for 12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12208 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $7,706.

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