| Primary address | 12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey |
| Zip code | 90242 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Sale date | 11/26/2014 |
| Sale price | $417,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $7,340 |
| Building sqft | 1,516 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence with Pool (0101) |
| Acreage | 0.115 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1952 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Pool | Yes |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.
Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:
12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1952 and has a total of 1,516 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $572,003, the tax amount paid for 12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is $6,823.
When was 12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold?12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 05/08/2020.
View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.
Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.
To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.
R: Recorded date
D: Document date
Access detailed property tax data for 12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $6,823 |
| Current property tax | $7,340 |
| Market value | $572,003 |
| Tax per sqft | $5 |
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 12640 Cowley Avenue, 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 | $572,003 | 1.1929 | $6,823 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $560,788 | 1.1975 | $6,715 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $549,793 | 1.1776 | $6,474 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $539,013 | 1.1382 | $6,135 | +1.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $528,446 | 1.1411 | $6,030 | +1.61% |
The complete history of permits filed for 12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
Access a detailed real estate market overview of Downey so you can assess current trends, home values, types of properties sold and transaction volume. View the median home sale price in Downey and compare it to other neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.
Check out recently sold homes in Downey and see how their prices compare.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| 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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
| View daily traffic map |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Montessori House of Children School | NR | Private | K-4 | 16 | 0.10 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.32 |
| Ward Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 576 | 0.34 |
| Carpenter Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-4 | 522 | 0.41 |
| Alameda Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 757 | 0.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.32 |
| Sussman Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,122 | 0.37 |
| St. Dominic Savio | NR | Private | K-8 | 311 | 0.76 |
| Spectrumcenter Schools Downey | NR | Private | 1-12 | 58 | 0.91 |
| Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu | NR | Public | 7-10 | 331 | 0.91 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 0.32 |
| Los Angeles County Rop School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
| St. John Bosco High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 842 | 0.78 |
| Spectrumcenter Schools Downey | NR | Private | 1-12 | 58 | 0.91 |
| Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu | NR | Public | 7-10 | 331 | 0.91 |
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.
Here are the neighbors for 12640 Cowley Avenue, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12712 Cowley Ave, Downey | 1,641 | 02/05/2015 | $385,000 |
| 12722 Cowley Ave, Downey | 2,165 | 11/19/2024 | |
| 12726 Cowley Ave, Downey | 1,456 | 10/21/2004 | |
| 12732 Cowley Ave, Downey | 1,293 | 08/26/2021 | |
| 12823 Columbia Way, Downey | 2,304 | 07/15/1996 | $210,000 |
| 12829 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,728 | 02/09/2026 | |
| 12803 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,728 | 08/25/2015 | |
| 12708 Cowley Ave, Downey | 1,538 | 10/04/2005 | |
| 12641 Columbia Way, Downey | 2,141 | 05/06/2020 | |
| 12817 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,728 | 09/21/2023 | |
| 12833 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,720 | 04/04/2003 | $250,000 |
| 12736 Cowley Ave, Downey | 2,360 | 08/19/2021 | |
| 12637 Columbia Way, Downey | 2,199 | 07/18/2024 | |
| 12811 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,728 | 08/21/2009 | |
| 12807 Columbia Way, Downey | 1,728 | 08/27/2015 | |
| 12644 Cowley Ave, Downey | 1,263 | 06/03/2015 | |
| 12702 Cowley Ave, Downey | 1,739 | 01/13/2016 | |
| 12718 Cowley Ave, Downey | 1,274 | ||
| 12742 Cowley Ave, Downey | 1,247 | 04/16/2018 | $506,500 |
| 12636 Cowley Ave, Downey | 2,022 |