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12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12020 Smallwood Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.169

Sale price

$217,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12020 Smallwood Ave
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,322
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1955
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
05/13/2002
Sale price
$217,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,796
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.169

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Downey Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/13/2002 $217,002 XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/01/2020 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/09/2019 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
04/16/2015 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/07/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/01/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/13/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12020 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
$5,796
Current property tax
$6,328
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$485,888
Land value
$276,012
Building value
$209,876

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $476,362 1.1929 $5,683 +1.61%
2024-2025 $467,026 1.1975 $5,593 +3.72%
2023-2024 $457,870 1.1776 $5,392 +5.53%
2022-2023 $448,894 1.1382 $5,109 +1.74%
2021-2022 $440,094 1.1411 $5,022 +48.04%
2020-2021 $298,967 1.134687 $3,392 +3.10%
2019-2020 $287,360 1.145073 $3,290 +1.64%
2018-2019 $281,726 1.1491 $3,237 +1.69%
2017-2018 $276,203 1.1526 $3,183 +0.89%
2016-2017 $270,788 1.1652 $3,155 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 12020 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 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

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Neighborhood

Downey residential market stats

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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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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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 0.21
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.51
Old River Elementary School 7 Public 4-5 657 0.52
Williams Elementary School 9 Public K-3 630 0.65
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.66
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.75
Montessori Children's Academy NR Private PK-6 91 0.90
Montessori Children's Academy NR Private PK-6 91 0.90
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 0.51
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 0.56
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.66
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.13
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.42
Downey Christian School NR Private K-8 80 1.50
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR Private K-8 315 1.52
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.65
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.80
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 1.84
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 0.47
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.66
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.17
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 1.21
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 1.22
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.42
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.65
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.66
Immaculate Heart Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.74
International Studies Learning Center At Legacy High School Complex 6 Public 6-12 928 1.84

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Neighbors for 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA

12032 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12056 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12093 Samoline Ave, Downey 12079 Samoline Ave, Downey 12044 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12064 Morning Ave, Downey 12086 Morning Ave, Downey 12014 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12085 Samoline Ave, Downey 12038 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12050 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12066 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12078 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12070 Morning Ave, Downey 12062 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12072 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12006 Smallwood Ave, Downey 12105 Paramount Blvd, Downey 12080 Morning Ave, Downey 12026 Smallwood Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12020 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 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,322 square feet.

When was 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 05/13/2002 for $217,002.

What is the assessed value of 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $476,362.

What are the property taxes for 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12020 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $5,682.

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