| Primary address | 12261 Gneiss Avenue, Downey |
| Zip code | 90242 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 09/21/2009 |
| Sale price | $351,003 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $6,048 |
| Building sqft | 1,652 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.117
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1959 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Central heating |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
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12261 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1959 and has a total of 1,652 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 12261 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $461,860, the tax amount paid for 12261 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is $5,509.
When was 12261 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold?12261 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 08/06/2012.
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Access detailed property tax data for 12261 Gneiss 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 | $5,510 |
| Current property tax | $6,048 |
| Market value | $461,860 |
| 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 12261 Gneiss 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 | $461,860 | 1.1929 | $5,510 | +1.61% |
| 2024-2025 | $452,805 | 1.1975 | $5,422 | +3.72% |
| 2023-2024 | $443,927 | 1.1776 | $5,228 | +5.53% |
| 2022-2023 | $435,224 | 1.1382 | $4,954 | +1.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $426,691 | 1.1411 | $4,869 | +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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.19 |
| Imperial Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-3 | 585 | 0.31 |
| Maria Montessori House of Children School | NR | Private | 1-5 | 0 | 0.35 |
| Alameda Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 757 | 0.58 |
| Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center | NR | Private | PK-K | 78 | 0.82 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.19 |
| Sussman Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,122 | 0.60 |
| West Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 1,332 | 1.05 |
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.08 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 1.16 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,437 | 0.67 |
| St Pius X - St. Matthias High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 433 | 0.97 |
| St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 306 | 0.99 |
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.08 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 1.16 |
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Here are the neighbors for 12261 Gneiss Avenue, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12250 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 1,396 | 03/31/2020 | |
| 12542 Paramount Blvd, Downey | 78,000 | 03/01/2016 | |
| 8210 Orange St, Downey | 1,150 | 09/18/2017 | |
| 12274 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 1,704 | 01/30/2024 | |
| 8212 Orange St, Downey | 1,900 | 01/12/2018 | |
| 12275 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 1,446 | 09/20/2024 | |
| 12279 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 2,420 | 09/27/2004 | |
| 12251 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 1,396 | 12/30/2015 | $415,000 |
| 12280 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 1,647 | ||
| 12260 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 1,346 | 11/24/2021 | $658,000 |
| 8204 Orange St, Downey | 1,633 | 11/04/2019 | |
| 12256 Orizaba Ave, Downey | 1,521 | 04/11/2025 | $875,000 |
| 12262 Orizaba Ave, Downey | 1,521 | 09/15/2006 | |
| 12255 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 1,204 | 03/20/2026 | |
| 12250 Orizaba Ave, Downey | 1,521 | 06/04/2002 | |
| 12266 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 1,516 | 08/11/2005 | |
| 12254 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 1,326 | 08/18/2016 | $505,000 |
| 12280 Orizaba Ave, Downey | 1,894 | 01/27/2026 | |
| 8218 Orange St, Downey | 2,893 | 03/02/2021 | |
| 12269 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 1,556 | 02/09/2023 | $719,000 |