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12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 Property Information

12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Sale date 12/29/1995
Sale price $178,000
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Current property tax $4,053

Lot & Building Information for 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

Building sqft 1,649
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.168
Units 1
Year built 1950
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Central 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 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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About 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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

12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,649 square feet.

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

Assessed at $301,582, the tax amount paid for 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is $3,597.

When was 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the last sale price?

12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 12/29/1995 for $178,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/29/1995 $178,000

Title Documents for 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/02/2021 Trust Deed
02/12/2019 Trust Deed 03/01/2049
03/23/2010
12/29/1995 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,598
Current property tax $4,053
Market value $301,582
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 12038 Smallwood 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 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $301,582 1.1929 $3,598 +1.61%
2024-2025 $295,669 1.1975 $3,541 +3.72%
2023-2024 $289,872 1.1776 $3,414 +5.53%
2022-2023 $284,189 1.1382 $3,235 +1.75%
2021-2022 $278,618 1.1411 $3,179 +1.60%

Permits for 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

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Downey residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$833,000
-2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$557
3.1% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% 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 0.20
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.48
Old River Elementary School 7 Public 4-5 657 0.52
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.67
Williams Elementary School 9 Public K-3 630 0.68

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.48
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 0.56
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.67
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.11
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.39

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 0.50
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 0.67
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 1.18
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 1.18
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.19

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Neighbors for 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey

Here are the neighbors for 12038 Smallwood Avenue, Downey.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
12056 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,276 03/01/1994 $195,000
12090 Smallwood Ave, Downey 3,005 03/26/2019
12032 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,466 01/10/2017 $500,000
12044 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,943 09/25/2013
12064 Morning Ave, Downey 1,837 04/12/1996 $150,000
12086 Morning Ave, Downey 2,245 09/11/2025
12061 Morning Ave, Downey 1,737 05/24/2022
12014 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,490 06/01/2021
12050 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,180 08/06/2004 $450,004
12066 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,184 10/23/2002 $310,003
12078 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,486 02/01/2023
12020 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,322 09/01/2020
12070 Morning Ave, Downey 6,046 07/20/2021 $1,300,000
12062 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,868 07/09/2024
12072 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,616 01/03/2022
12084 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,791 06/26/2024
12006 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,456 04/13/2026
12105 Paramount Blvd, Downey 2,964 04/22/2022 $1,650,000
12080 Morning Ave, Downey 1,682 05/06/2016 $575,000
12026 Smallwood Ave, Downey 1,932 01/14/2020

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