| Primary address | 12537 Columbia Way, Downey |
| Alternate address(es) | 12537 Clark Ave |
| Zip code | 90242 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 02/28/1997 |
| Sale price | $202,000 |
| Current property tax | $5,721 |
| Building sqft | 1,252 |
| Total sqft | 2,062 |
| Building class | Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200) |
| Acreage | 0.126 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1990 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Stories | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Central refrigeration & heating |
| Zoning district | Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-3) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
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12537 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1990 and has a total of 1,252 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 12537 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $429,102, the tax amount paid for 12537 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 is $5,118.
When was 12537 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 last sold?12537 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 12/04/2013.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 12537 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 | $5,119 |
| Current property tax | $5,721 |
| Market value | $429,102 |
| Tax per sqft | $2 |
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 12537 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 | $429,102 | 1.1929 | $5,119 | +1.60% |
| 2024-2025 | $420,702 | 1.1975 | $5,038 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $412,454 | 1.1776 | $4,857 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $404,367 | 1.1382 | $4,603 | +1.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $396,439 | 1.1411 | $4,524 | +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 | 0.13 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.31 |
| Ward Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 576 | 0.42 |
| Carpenter Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-4 | 522 | 0.52 |
| Alameda Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 757 | 0.55 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussman Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,122 | 0.28 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.31 |
| St. Dominic Savio | NR | Private | K-8 | 311 | 0.82 |
| Spectrumcenter Schools Downey | NR | Private | 1-12 | 58 | 1.01 |
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 1.02 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.31 |
| Los Angeles County Rop School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 0 | 0.32 |
| St. John Bosco High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 842 | 0.86 |
| Spectrumcenter Schools Downey | NR | Private | 1-12 | 58 | 1.01 |
| Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu | NR | Public | 7-10 | 331 | 1.02 |
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Here are the neighbors for 12537 Columbia Way, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9093 Imperial Hwy, Downey | 1,568 | 09/12/2014 | $1,180,000 |
| 12538 Rose Ave, Downey | 1,309 | 08/11/2022 | |
| 12541 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,645 | 11/09/2009 | |
| 12433 Rose Ave, Downey | 3,456 | 02/05/2013 | $230,000 |
| 12441 Rose Ave, Downey | 882 | 06/12/2023 | $820,000 |
| 9081 Imperial Hwy, Downey | 6,910 | 06/12/2006 | |
| 12451 Rose Ave, Downey | 1,050 | 09/02/2025 | |
| 12517 Columbia Way, Downey | 960 | 12/12/2023 | |
| 12531 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,408 | 11/17/2000 | |
| 12542 Rose Ave, Downey | 736 | 12/30/2014 | |
| 12532 Rose Ave, Downey | 816 | 04/19/2022 | $615,000 |
| 12527 Columbia Way, Downey | 912 | 10/24/2018 | |
| 12437 Rose Ave, Downey | 588 | 09/18/2025 | |
| 12463 Rose Ave, Downey | 1,386 | 09/15/2004 | |
| 12521 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,686 | 07/26/2019 | $555,000 |
| 12512 Rose Ave, Downey | 1,000 | 02/06/2025 | |
| 12447 Rose Ave, Downey | 864 | 09/22/2020 | |
| 12526 Rose Ave, Downey | 704 | 02/19/2014 | $290,000 |
| 12522 Rose Ave, Downey | 2,947 | 01/19/2024 | |
| 12516 Rose Ave, Downey | 2,947 | 03/29/2018 |