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12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12908 Gneiss Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1931

Acreage

0.071

Sale price

$180,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12908 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.
504
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1931
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
11/27/2012
Sale price
$180,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$2,636
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Residential Zone (R-2)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.071

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/27/2012 $180,000 XXXXX XX; XXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/01/2008 $205,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/31/2005 $325,003 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/03/2021 Trust Deed XXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
06/03/2021 Power Attorney XXX XX XXXXX XX
10/26/2018 Trust Deed XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/03/2012 Termination Financing Statement XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/27/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
06/21/2012 Notice Default XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/08/2010 Financing Statement XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/01/2008 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX
12/01/2008 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/31/2005 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12908 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
2025-2026
Base tax
$2,636
Current property tax
$3,040
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$226,075
Land value
$180,864
Building value
$45,211

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $226,075 1.1662 $2,636 +1.00%
2024-2025 $221,643 1.1777 $2,610 +1.37%
2023-2024 $217,298 1.185 $2,575 +7.72%
2022-2023 $213,038 1.1221 $2,390 +1.59%
2021-2022 $208,862 1.1266 $2,353 +1.88%
2020-2021 $206,721 1.117251 $2,310 +1.30%
2019-2020 $198,696 1.147452 $2,280 +1.80%
2018-2019 $194,801 1.1497 $2,240 +3.62%
2017-2018 $190,983 1.1317 $2,161 +1.24%
2016-2017 $187,240 1.1402 $2,135 +1.52%

Special assessments & penalties for 12908 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 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA

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Neighborhood

Downey residential market stats

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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 0.37
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.44
Theodore Roosevelt 5 Public K-5 536 0.58
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.61
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.61
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.66
Ward Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 0.67
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private K-4 16 0.88
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 1.10
Harry Wirtz Elementary School 4 Public K-5 458 1.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.37
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.66
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.80
Our Lady of Perpetual Help NR Private K-8 0 1.24
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.25
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.26
Paramount Park Middle School 6 Public 6-8 565 1.26
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.27
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.29
Our Lady Of The Rosary School NR Private K-8 199 1.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.37
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 0.44
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 0.46
Paramount High School 5 Public 9-12 3,737 1.11
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.25
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.26
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.29
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.29
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 1.42
Paramount Virtual Academy 5 Public K-12 55 1.56

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Neighbors for 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA

8231 Puritan St, Downey 12902 Gneiss Ave, Downey 8241 Puritan St, Downey 12901 Downey Ave, Downey 12913 Downey Ave, Downey 8215 Puritan St, Downey 8216 Devenir Ave, Downey 12907 Downey Ave, Downey 8219 Puritan St, Downey 8208 Devenir Ave, Downey 8224 Devenir Ave, Downey 8228 Devenir Ave, Downey 12914 Gneiss Ave, Downey 8232 Devenir Ave, Downey 8223 Puritan St, Downey 8209 Puritan St, Downey 8200 Puritan St, Downey 8220 Devenir Ave, Downey 8208 Puritan St, Downey 8238 Devenir Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12908 Gneiss 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 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 504 square feet.

When was 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 11/27/2012 for $180,000.

What is the assessed value of 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $226,075.

What are the property taxes for 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12908 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $2,636.

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