| Primary address | 12437 Columbia Way, Downey |
| Alternate address(es) | 12437 Clark Ave |
| Zip code | 90242 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 11/19/2002 |
| Sale price | $447,504 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $9,022 |
| Building sqft | 3,016 |
| Building class | Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400) |
| Acreage | 0.137 |
| Units | 4 |
| Year built | 1959 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Stories | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 8 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Zoning district | Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-3) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
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12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1959 and has a total of 3,016 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $661,072, the tax amount paid for 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 is $7,885.
When was 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 last sold?12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 02/12/2020.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $7,886 |
| Current property tax | $9,022 |
| Market value | $661,072 |
| Tax per sqft | $3 |
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 12437 Columbia Way, 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 | $661,072 | 1.1929 | $7,886 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $648,110 | 1.1975 | $7,761 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $635,403 | 1.1776 | $7,483 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $622,945 | 1.1382 | $7,090 | +1.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $610,731 | 1.1411 | $6,969 | +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 | K-4 | 16 | 0.20 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.35 |
| Alameda Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 757 | 0.46 |
| Ward Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 576 | 0.47 |
| Carpenter Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-4 | 522 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussman Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,122 | 0.23 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.35 |
| St. Dominic Savio | NR | Private | K-8 | 311 | 0.89 |
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.96 |
| Woodruff Academy | NR | Public | 7-12 | 17 | 1.03 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.35 |
| Los Angeles County Rop School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 0 | 0.35 |
| St. John Bosco High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 842 | 0.94 |
| Woodruff Academy | NR | Public | 7-12 | 17 | 1.03 |
| Columbus (Christopher) High | 3 | Public | 10-12 | 492 | 1.03 |
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Here are the neighbors for 12437 Columbia Way, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12409 Columbia Way, Downey | 3,016 | 04/19/2007 | |
| 12441 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,450 | 04/06/2018 | |
| 12511 Columbia Way, Downey | 704 | 08/21/2006 | |
| 12403 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,476 | 03/16/2004 | $349,003 |
| 12436 Rose Ave, Downey | 1,281 | 02/20/2004 | $205,002 |
| 9040 James St, Downey | 982 | 03/15/2012 | $225,000 |
| 12446 Rose Ave, Downey | 1,291 | ||
| 12452 Rose Ave, Downey | 1,560 | ||
| 9049 James St, Downey | 1,029 | 11/27/1996 | $120,000 |
| 9046 James St, Downey | 1,519 | 06/20/2019 | |
| 12440 Rose Ave, Downey | 736 | 06/28/2021 | $710,000 |
| 12433 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,022 | 06/24/2013 | $327,000 |
| 12430 Rose Ave, Downey | 2,645 | 10/11/2019 | |
| 12417 Columbia Way, Downey | 3,120 | 10/31/2023 | |
| 12429 Columbia Way, Downey | 2,146 | 12/14/2011 | |
| 12420 Rose Ave, Downey | 3,392 | 07/27/2021 | |
| 12416 Rose Ave, Downey | 3,392 | 12/24/2007 | $800,000 |
| 12424 Rose Ave, Downey | 2,397 | 06/27/2006 | |
| 12505 Columbia Way, Downey | 2,210 | 07/17/2003 | |
| 12419 Columbia Way, Downey | 900 | 12/12/2023 |