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12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 Property Information

12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey
Zip code 90242
County Los Angeles
Municipality Downey

Sales & Tax Overview for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

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Sale date 02/18/2021
Sale price $670,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,341

Lot & Building Information for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

Building sqft 1,586
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.131 i
Units 1
Year built 1952
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Weed hazard No
School district Downey Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

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About 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1952 and has a total of 1,586 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $739,730, the tax amount paid for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is $8,824.

When was 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the last sale price?

12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold in 02/18/2021 for $670,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/18/2021 $670,000
11/05/2013 $405,000
06/06/2012 $276,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/18/2021 Trust Deed 03/01/2051
02/18/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/28/2019 Trust Deed 07/01/2049
08/01/2018 Trust Deed 08/01/2048
03/24/2015 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
04/01/2045
11/12/2013 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
11/05/2013 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
11/01/2043
11/05/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/30/2013 Grant Deed
09/27/2012 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,824
Current property tax $9,341
Market value $739,730
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

Special Assessments

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
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

Assessment History for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12159 Cornuta 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 $739,730 1.1929 $8,824 +1.61%
2024-2025 $725,226 1.1975 $8,685 +3.72%
2023-2024 $711,007 1.1776 $8,373 +5.53%
2022-2023 $697,067 1.1382 $7,934 +48.63%
2021-2022 $467,831 1.1411 $5,338 +1.60%

Permits for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

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Downey residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$825,000
-2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$564
4.3% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Gauldin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 577 0.16
Downey Adult NR Public 0 0.29
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.54
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.54
Kirkwood Christian Schools NR Private K-5 118 0.68

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 0.26
Downey Adult NR Public 0 0.29
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.54
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.70
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 0.95

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 0.26
Columbus (Christopher) High 3 Public 10-12 492 0.26
Downey Adult NR Public 0 0.29
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.54
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.69

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Neighbors for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey

Here are the neighbors for 12159 Cornuta Avenue, Downey.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
12155 Cornuta Ave, Downey 1,051 10/15/2024
12137 Cornuta Ave, Downey 1,051 04/02/2025 $843,000
12115 Cornuta Ave, Downey 1,176 01/06/2025 $825,000
12142 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 1,176 11/06/2012
12131 Cornuta Ave, Downey 1,653 04/24/2023
12127 Cornuta Ave, Downey 1,791 07/05/2022 $900,000
12148 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 1,567 04/24/2020
12136 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 1,423 06/05/2019
12120 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 1,176 09/14/2023
12149 Cornuta Ave, Downey 1,051 07/17/2014
12158 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 1,176 07/03/2018
12143 Cornuta Ave, Downey 1,485 05/07/2024
12109 Cornuta Ave, Downey 1,429 05/14/2004 $434,004
12103 Cornuta Ave, Downey 1,423 02/21/2024 $930,000
12114 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 1,176 01/31/2011
12108 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 1,176 04/21/2025
12121 Cornuta Ave, Downey 1,176
12152 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 1,176 12/01/2008 $330,000
12130 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 1,423 08/21/2019
12124 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 1,320 10/08/2008 $327,000

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