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12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12638 Gurley Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1947

Acreage

0.136

Sale price

$257,500

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12638 Gurley 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.
1,088
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1947
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
08/30/2013
Sale price
$257,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,161
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.136

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very 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 12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/30/2013 $257,500 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX X
08/14/2007 $340,000 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX
10/26/1998 $145,000 XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/15/2021 Trust Deed XXX-XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/15/2021 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXX-XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX-XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
01/13/2021 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXX-XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/17/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/05/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/19/2016 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/26/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/26/2016 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/21/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/30/2013 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12638 Gurley 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
$5,161
Current property tax
$5,587
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$432,619
Land value
$257,572
Building value
$175,047

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $432,619 1.1929 $5,161 +1.61%
2024-2025 $424,137 1.1975 $5,079 +3.72%
2023-2024 $415,821 1.1776 $4,897 +5.53%
2022-2023 $407,668 1.1382 $4,640 +1.73%
2021-2022 $399,675 1.1411 $4,561 +1.61%
2020-2021 $395,579 1.134687 $4,489 +3.10%
2019-2020 $380,220 1.145073 $4,354 +1.64%
2018-2019 $372,766 1.1491 $4,283 +1.69%
2017-2018 $365,458 1.1526 $4,212 +0.90%
2016-2017 $358,293 1.1652 $4,175 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 12638 Gurley 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 12638 Gurley 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)
Imperial Elementary School 6 Public K-3 585 0.21
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.45
Ward Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 0.60
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.64
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.66
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center NR Private PK-K 78 0.66
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private K-4 16 0.73
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 0.84
Theodore Roosevelt 5 Public K-5 536 0.84
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.12
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 0.45
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.58
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.64
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.12
West Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,332 1.35
Our Lady of Perpetual Help NR Private K-8 0 1.44
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.46
Hollydale School 5 Public K-8 802 1.46
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.51
Paramount Park Middle School 6 Public 6-8 565 1.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 0.63
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 0.64
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy NR Private 9-12 306 0.65
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 1.12
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.13
Warren High School 8 Public 9-12 3,437 1.16
Paramount High School 5 Public 9-12 3,737 1.32
Sundance Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.46
Paramount Unified Community Day School NR Public 7-12 10 1.51
Paramount Adult NR Public 0 1.52

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Neighbors for 12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA

12714 Gurley Ave, Downey 12726 Gurley Ave, Downey 12709 Downey Ave, Downey 12703 Downey Ave, Downey 12632 Gurley Ave, Downey 12614 Gurley Ave, Downey 12608 Gurley Ave, Downey 8045 Puritan St, Downey 12720 Gurley Ave, Downey 12942 Paramount Blvd, Downey 12708 Gurley Ave, Downey 12602 Gurley Ave, Downey 8051 Puritan St, Downey 8050 Devenir Ave, Downey 12702 Gurley Ave, Downey 12620 Gurley Ave, Downey 12721 Downey Ave, Downey 12715 Downey Ave, Downey 12626 Gurley Ave, Downey 12732 Gurley Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12638 Gurley 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 12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1947.

What is the total square footage of 12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,088 square feet.

When was 12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 08/30/2013 for $257,500.

What is the assessed value of 12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $432,619.

What are the property taxes for 12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12638 Gurley Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $5,160.

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