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12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12944 Gneiss Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1934

Acreage

0.079

Sale price

$720,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12944 Gneiss Ave
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
906
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1934
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
04/27/2022
Sale price
$720,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,725
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Residential Zone (R-2)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.079

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
59 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Downey Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/27/2022 $720,000 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/01/2020 $530,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/05/2020 $425,000 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/27/2022 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 2 parcels in multiple sale)		 X XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/25/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/01/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 2 parcels in multiple sale)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
03/05/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/02/2018 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust
(File correction - 2 parcels in multiple sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
10/02/2018 Affidavit Succession Interest XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12944 Gneiss Avenue, 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
$7,725
Current property tax
$8,180
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$662,446
Land value
$474,753
Building value
$187,693

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $649,458 1.1662 $7,574 +1.00%
2024-2025 $636,724 1.1777 $7,499 +1.37%
2023-2024 $624,240 1.185 $7,397 +86.36%
2022-2023 $353,736 1.1221 $3,969 +1.59%
2021-2022 $346,800 1.1266 $3,907 +685.38%
2020-2021 $44,526 1.117251 $497 +1.30%
2019-2020 $42,799 1.147452 $491 +1.80%
2018-2019 $41,961 1.1497 $482 +3.62%
2017-2018 $41,139 1.1317 $466 +1.24%
2016-2017 $40,333 1.1402 $460 +1.52%

Special assessments & penalties for 12944 Gneiss 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 12944 Gneiss 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)
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.32
Theodore Roosevelt 5 Public K-5 536 0.51
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.51
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.63
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.63
Ward Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 0.69
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.73
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private K-4 16 0.92
Harry Wirtz Elementary School 4 Public K-5 458 1.10
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 1.16
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.32
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.73
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.85
Our Lady of Perpetual Help NR Private K-8 0 1.18
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.18
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.19
Paramount Park Middle School 6 Public 6-8 565 1.20
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.24
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.32
Our Lady Of The Rosary School NR Private K-8 199 1.36
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.32
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 0.42
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 0.45
Paramount High School 5 Public 9-12 3,737 1.05
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.18
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.19
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.32
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.33
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 1.48
Paramount Virtual Academy 5 Public K-12 55 1.49

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Neighbors for 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA

8229 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8200 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8228 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8233 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8240 Puritan St, Downey 8222 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8249 Gardendale St, Downey 8239 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8234 Puritan St, Downey 8221 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8225 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8251 Gardendale St, Downey 8215 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8210 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8207 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8230 Puritan St, Downey 8237 Gardendale St, Downey 8247 Gardendale St, Downey 8253 Gardendale St, Downey 8212 Cheyenne Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA

90040, Los Angeles County, CA 90201, Los Angeles County, CA 90221, Los Angeles County, CA 90240, Los Angeles County, CA 90241, Los Angeles County, CA 90255, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90270, Los Angeles County, CA 90280, Los Angeles County, CA 90640, Los Angeles County, CA 90660, Los Angeles County, CA 90670, 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 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1934.

What is the total square footage of 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 906 square feet.

When was 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 04/27/2022 for $720,000.

What is the assessed value of 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $649,458.

What are the property taxes for 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12944 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $7,573.

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