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12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12878 Hanwell Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1952

Acreage

0.131

Sale price

$270,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12878 Hanwell 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.
1,209
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1952
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
11/27/2002
Sale price
$270,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,853
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.131

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/27/2002 $270,002 XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX
11/16/1999 $175,001 XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/19/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/19/2017 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
09/19/2006 Deed XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XX XX XXX
11/27/2002 Deed XXXXXX, X X XXXXXX, XXXX X
11/27/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X
11/16/1999 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12878 Hanwell 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
$4,853
Current property tax
$5,326
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$406,824
Land value
$298,798
Building value
$108,026

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $398,848 1.1929 $4,758 +1.61%
2024-2025 $391,029 1.1975 $4,683 +3.72%
2023-2024 $383,363 1.1776 $4,514 +5.53%
2022-2023 $375,847 1.1382 $4,278 +1.73%
2021-2022 $368,479 1.1411 $4,205 +1.61%
2020-2021 $364,702 1.134687 $4,138 +3.10%
2019-2020 $350,542 1.145073 $4,014 +1.64%
2018-2019 $343,669 1.1491 $3,949 +1.69%
2017-2018 $336,931 1.1526 $3,883 +0.90%
2016-2017 $330,325 1.1652 $3,849 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 12878 Hanwell 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 12878 Hanwell 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)
Ward Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 0.29
Carpenter Elementary School 6 Public K-4 522 0.33
Maria Montessori House of Children School NR Private K-4 16 0.39
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.60
Lewis Elementary School 6 Public K-5 847 0.73
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 0.76
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 0.78
Albert Baxter Elementary School 6 Public K-6 282 0.95
Harry Wirtz Elementary School 4 Public K-5 458 1.00
Alameda Elementary School 7 Public K-5 757 1.01
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.60
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 0.64
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 0.76
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 0.77
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 0.78
Our Lady of Perpetual Help NR Private K-8 0 1.11
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.17
St. Raymond Elementary School NR Private K-8 276 1.25
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.34
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 1.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.60
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.61
St. John Bosco High School NR Private 9-12 842 0.75
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 0.76
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 0.77
Paramount High School 5 Public 9-12 3,737 1.07
Redbai Creative Learning NR Private K-12 0 1.17
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 1.31
Downey Adult NR Public 0 1.34
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School NR Private 9-12 433 1.35

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Neighbors for 12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA

13241 Columbia Way, Downey 9211 Belcher St, Downey 9219 Belcher St, Downey 9225 Belcher St, Downey 9239 Belcher St, Downey 12924 Whitewood Ave, Downey 9333 Belcher St, Downey 9325 Belcher St, Downey 12912 Whitewood Ave, Downey 9329 Belcher St, Downey 9235 Belcher St, Downey 12908 Whitewood Ave, Downey 9245 Belcher St, Downey 13235 Columbia Way, Downey 12918 Whitewood Ave, Downey 12902 Whitewood Ave, Downey 12884 Hanwell Ave, Downey 9205 Belcher St, Downey 9215 Belcher St, Downey 9231 Belcher St, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12878 Hanwell 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 12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1952.

What is the total square footage of 12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,209 square feet.

When was 12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 11/27/2002 for $270,002.

What is the assessed value of 12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $398,848.

What are the property taxes for 12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12878 Hanwell Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $4,757.

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