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12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12947 Downey Ave

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1966

Acreage

0.158

Sale price

$200,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12947 Downey Ave
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
2,664
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1966
Last altered
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Sales
Sale date
08/02/2002
Sale price
$200,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,096
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Residential Zone (R-2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.158

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/02/2002 $200,002 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XX X, XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/15/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/15/2021 Correction Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
03/11/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
01/28/2016 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/03/2007 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
04/05/2007 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X
04/05/2007 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X
04/05/2007 Abandonment Homestead XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/05/2007 Abandonment Homestead XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/18/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12947 Downey 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
$5,096
Current property tax
$5,848
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$436,963
Land value
$174,783
Building value
$262,180

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $428,396 1.1662 $4,996 +1.00%
2024-2025 $419,997 1.1777 $4,946 +1.37%
2023-2024 $411,762 1.185 $4,879 +7.72%
2022-2023 $403,689 1.1221 $4,530 +1.59%
2021-2022 $395,774 1.1266 $4,459 +1.89%
2020-2021 $391,716 1.117251 $4,376 +1.30%
2019-2020 $376,506 1.147452 $4,320 +1.80%
2018-2019 $369,125 1.1497 $4,244 +3.62%
2017-2018 $361,888 1.1317 $4,095 +1.24%
2016-2017 $354,793 1.1402 $4,045 +1.52%

Special assessments & penalties for 12947 Downey 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 12947 Downey 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 0.37
Theodore Roosevelt 5 Public K-5 536 0.51
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.53
Ward Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 0.61
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.71
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.71
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.76
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private K-4 16 0.85
Harry Wirtz Elementary School 4 Public K-5 458 1.04
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 1.13
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 0.76
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.80
Our Lady of Perpetual Help NR Private K-8 0 1.13
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.17
Paramount Park Middle School 6 Public 6-8 565 1.17
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.17
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.25
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.31
Our Lady Of The Rosary School NR Private K-8 199 1.33
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 0.51
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 0.53
Paramount High School 5 Public 9-12 3,737 1.00
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.17
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.17
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.25
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.26
Paramount Virtual Academy 5 Public K-12 55 1.46
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 1.50

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Neighbors for 12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA

12941 Downey Ave, Downey 12937 Downey Ave, Downey 12919 Downey Ave, Downey 8135 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 12913 Downey Ave, Downey 12901 Downey Ave, Downey 8141 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8143 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 12907 Downey Ave, Downey 8242 Puritan St, Downey 8228 Devenir Ave, Downey 8111 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8150 Puritan St, Downey 8232 Devenir Ave, Downey 8131 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8103 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8117 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8119 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8127 Cheyenne Ave, Downey 8238 Devenir Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12947 Downey 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 12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1966.

What is the total square footage of 12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 2,664 square feet.

When was 12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 08/02/2002 for $200,002.

What is the assessed value of 12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $428,396.

What are the property taxes for 12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12947 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $4,995.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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