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12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12437 Benedict Ave

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Property type

Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)

Year built

1966

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$225,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12437 Benedict Ave
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,755
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1966
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Sales
Sale date
08/23/1996
Sale price
$225,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,377
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-3)
Units
3
Lot
Acreage
0.14

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA

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

Sales history for 12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/23/1996 $225,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
06/11/1996 $175,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX & XXXXX XXX
11/07/1995 $331,154 XXXXX XXXXXX & XXXXX XX XXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/15/2022 Trust Transfer Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/02/2022 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/13/2021 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
12/01/2020 Notice Default XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
12/01/2020 Substitution Trustee XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX
03/26/2007 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/02/2006 Deed XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
06/30/2005 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/30/2005 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X
08/27/2004 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12437 Benedict 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
$4,377
Current property tax
$5,306
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$366,956
Land value
$154,933
Building value
$212,023

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $359,762 1.1929 $4,292 +1.61%
2024-2025 $352,709 1.1975 $4,224 -58.65%
2023-2024 $867,502 1.1776 $10,216 +164.75%
2022-2023 $339,016 1.1382 $3,859 +1.73%
2021-2022 $332,370 1.1411 $3,793 +1.62%
2020-2021 $328,963 1.134687 $3,733 +3.10%
2019-2020 $316,191 1.145073 $3,621 +1.64%
2018-2019 $309,992 1.1491 $3,562 +1.69%
2017-2018 $303,915 1.1526 $3,503 +0.90%
2016-2017 $297,956 1.1652 $3,472 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 12437 Benedict 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 12437 Benedict 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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Downey Adult NR Public 0 0.19
Gauldin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 577 0.19
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.26
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.26
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.59
Lewis Elementary School 6 Public K-5 847 0.64
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 0.64
Carpenter Elementary School 6 Public K-4 522 0.90
Kirkwood Christian Schools NR Private K-5 118 0.99
Kirkwood Christian Schools NR Private PK-5 214 0.99
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Downey Adult NR Public 0 0.19
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 0.21
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.26
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.59
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 0.64
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 1.04
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 1.04
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.11
Trinity Christian School NR Private PK-8 172 1.29
Lakeside Middle School 9 Public 6-8 514 1.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Downey Adult NR Public 0 0.19
Columbus (Christopher) High 3 Public 10-12 492 0.21
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 0.21
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.26
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.58
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.59
St. John Bosco High School NR Private 9-12 842 0.77
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 1.04
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 1.04
Downey High School 7 Public 9-12 4,063 1.55

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Neighbors for 12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA

12405 Benedict Ave, Downey 12420 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 9851 Imperial Hwy, Downey 12429 Benedict Ave, Downey 12428 Benedict Ave, Downey 9745 Imperial Hwy, Downey 12417 Benedict Ave, Downey 12431 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12456 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 12448 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 9713 Imperial Hwy, Downey 9815 Imperial Hwy, Downey 9737 Imperial Hwy, Downey 9715 Imperial Hwy, Downey 9731 Imperial Hwy, Downey 9825 Imperial Hwy, Downey 9841 Imperial Hwy, Downey 12434 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 12452 Dunrobin Ave, Downey 12442 Dunrobin Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12437 Benedict 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 12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1966.

What is the total square footage of 12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 1,755 square feet.

When was 12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 08/23/1996 for $225,000.

What is the assessed value of 12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $359,762.

What are the property taxes for 12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12437 Benedict Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $4,291.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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