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12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12716 Whitewood Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Therapy Pool (Spa) (0104)

Year built

1953

Acreage

0.115

Sale price

$206,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12716 Whitewood Ave
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Therapy Pool (Spa)
Building sq. ft.
1,820
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1953
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
09/07/2000
Sale price
$206,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,777
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.115

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/07/2000 $206,002 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/24/1999 $169,283 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX
08/06/1992 $190,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/26/2023 Affidavit
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX
02/15/2022 Trust Deed XXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/01/2019 Quitclaim Deed to A Revocable Trust
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/13/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/07/2000 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX
11/24/1999 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/06/1992 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX
11/21/1989 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$3,777
Current property tax
$4,243
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$316,596
Land value
$196,415
Building value
$120,181

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $316,596 1.1929 $3,777 +1.61%
2024-2025 $310,389 1.1975 $3,717 +3.72%
2023-2024 $304,304 1.1776 $3,583 +5.53%
2022-2023 $298,338 1.1382 $3,396 +1.73%
2021-2022 $292,489 1.1411 $3,338 +1.62%
2020-2021 $289,489 1.134687 $3,285 +3.10%
2019-2020 $278,250 1.145073 $3,186 +1.64%
2018-2019 $272,795 1.1491 $3,135 +1.69%
2017-2018 $267,447 1.1526 $3,083 +0.89%
2016-2017 $262,204 1.1652 $3,055 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 12716 Whitewood 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 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA

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Neighborhood

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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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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 0.16
Ward Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 0.28
Carpenter Elementary School 6 Public K-4 522 0.35
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.39
Lewis Elementary School 6 Public K-5 847 0.68
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 0.75
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 0.78
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 0.85
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.96
Gauldin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 577 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.39
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.44
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 0.75
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 0.85
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 0.85
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 1.13
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.16
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.17
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 1.17
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.25
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.39
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.40
St. John Bosco High School NR Private 9-12 842 0.75
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 0.85
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 0.85
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.16
Columbus (Christopher) High 3 Public 10-12 492 1.17
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.17
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 1.17
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.25

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Neighbors for 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA

12720 Whitewood Ave, Downey 12757 Cowley Ave, Downey 12706 Whitewood Ave, Downey 9060 Imperial Hwy, Downey 12726 Whitewood Ave, Downey 12727 Cowley Ave, Downey 12736 Whitewood Ave, Downey 12617 Columbia Way, Downey 9086 Imperial Hwy, Downey 12710 Whitewood Ave, Downey 12623 Columbia Way, Downey 12733 Cowley Ave, Downey 12629 Columbia Way, Downey 12743 Cowley Ave, Downey 12739 Cowley Ave, Downey 9157 Adoree St, Downey 9090 Imperial Hwy, Downey 12730 Whitewood Ave, Downey 12753 Cowley Ave, Downey 12747 Cowley Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12716 Whitewood 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 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,820 square feet.

When was 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 09/07/2000 for $206,002.

What is the assessed value of 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $316,596.

What are the property taxes for 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12716 Whitewood Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $3,776.

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