| Primary address | 12842 Gneiss Avenue, Downey |
| Zip code | 90242 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Downey |
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| Sale date | 07/31/1998 |
| Sale price | $93,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $2,115 |
| Building sqft | 682 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.034
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1987 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Two-Family Residential Zone (R-2) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Downey Unified School District |
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12842 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1987 and has a total of 682 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 12842 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $148,683, the tax amount paid for 12842 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is $1,733.
When was 12842 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold?12842 Gneiss Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 01/25/2023.
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Access detailed property tax data for 12842 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 | $1,734 |
| Current property tax | $2,115 |
| Market value | $148,683 |
| 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 12842 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 | $148,683 | 1.1662 | $1,734 | +1.00% |
| 2024-2025 | $145,769 | 1.1777 | $1,717 | +1.37% |
| 2023-2024 | $142,911 | 1.185 | $1,693 | +7.72% |
| 2022-2023 | $140,110 | 1.1221 | $1,572 | +1.56% |
| 2021-2022 | $137,364 | 1.1266 | $1,548 | +1.91% |
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-3 | 585 | 0.40 |
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.41 |
| Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center | NR | Private | PK-K | 78 | 0.60 |
| Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center | NR | Private | PK-K | 78 | 0.60 |
| Theodore Roosevelt | 5 | Public | K-5 | 536 | 0.62 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.41 |
| St. Raymond Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 276 | 0.62 |
| Sussman Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 1,122 | 0.77 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 1.27 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 1.27 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbai Creative Learning | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.41 |
| St Pius X - St. Matthias High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 433 | 0.46 |
| St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 306 | 0.48 |
| Paramount High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 3,737 | 1.14 |
| Los Angeles County Special Education School | NR | Public | K-12 | 208 | 1.27 |
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Here are the neighbors for 12842 Gneiss Avenue, Downey.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8240 Comolette St, Downey | 1,067 | 09/04/2015 | $515,000 |
| 8161 Adoree St, Downey | 1,686 | 10/01/2014 | |
| 8115 Adoree St, Downey | 1,440 | 08/06/2020 | |
| 8217 Devenir Ave, Downey | 792 | 08/09/2011 | |
| 8233 Devenir Ave, Downey | 790 | 10/14/2021 | |
| 8133 Adoree St, Downey | 2,319 | 03/19/2021 | |
| 8121 Adoree St, Downey | 1,296 | 07/12/2000 | |
| 8229 Devenir Ave, Downey | 980 | 02/12/2025 | |
| 8232 Comolette St, Downey | 1,124 | 07/29/2021 | $630,000 |
| 8109 Adoree St, Downey | 1,354 | 11/22/2013 | |
| 8205 Devenir Ave, Downey | 1,012 | 04/17/2025 | |
| 8239 Devenir Ave, Downey | 1,540 | 01/21/2021 | |
| 8155 Adoree St, Downey | 1,276 | 05/20/2016 | $486,500 |
| 8221 Devenir Ave, Downey | 972 | 06/29/2015 | |
| 8149 Adoree St, Downey | 1,687 | 10/13/2023 | $865,000 |
| 12846 Gneiss Ave, Downey | 624 | 12/30/2025 | |
| 8209 Devenir Ave, Downey | 1,348 | 04/03/2008 | |
| 8143 Adoree St, Downey | 2,347 | 04/28/2021 | |
| 8137 Adoree St, Downey | 918 | 01/14/2015 | $389,000 |
| 8127 Adoree St, Downey | 1,410 | 10/09/2013 |