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12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12437 Columbia Way

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Property type

Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)

Year built

1959

Acreage

0.137

Sale price

$447,504

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12437 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
Alternate address(es)
12437 Clark Ave
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
3,016
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1959
Last altered
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4
Sales
Sale date
11/19/2002
Sale price
$447,504
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,044
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-3)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.137

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/19/2002 $447,504 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX
08/04/1999 $282,502 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX X
10/02/1997 $220,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/12/2020 Trust Deed XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/12/2020 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
02/12/2020 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
11/14/2019 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
06/19/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/13/2006 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/19/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
11/19/2002 Deed XXXXXXXX, X & X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX
08/04/1999 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX
10/02/1997 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 12437 Columbia Way, 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
$8,044
Current property tax
$9,179
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$674,292
Land value
$301,357
Building value
$372,935

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $604,471 1.134687 $6,859 +3.10%
2019-2020 $581,000 1.145073 $6,653 +1.64%
2018-2019 $569,609 1.1491 $6,545 +1.69%
2017-2018 $558,441 1.1526 $6,437 +0.90%
2016-2017 $547,492 1.1652 $6,379 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 12437 Columbia Way, 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

Permit information for 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA

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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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FEMA flood zones

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 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
Gauldin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 577 0.82
Lewis Elementary School 6 Public K-5 847 0.83
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.86
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 0.89
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.96
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.03
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 1.10
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 1.11
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 1.12
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.34
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.03
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 1.10
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 1.11
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 1.12
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 1.21

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1959.

What is the total square footage of 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242?

12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 3,016 square feet.

When was 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 11/19/2002 for $447,504.

What is the assessed value of 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242?

12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $661,072.

What are the property taxes for 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12437 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 total $7,885.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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