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12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 - Property report

Also known as: 12809 Woodruff Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Guesthouse (0108)

Year built

1950

Acreage

0.137

Sale price

$362,000

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Address
Primary address
12809 Woodruff Ave
Downey, CA 90242
Zip code
90242
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Downey

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Guesthouse
Building sq. ft.
750
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1950
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
08/28/2008
Sale price
$362,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,828
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1 5,000)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.137

Area overview

Walk score
45 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Downey Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

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Documents

Sales history for 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/28/2008 $362,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/03/2023 Financing Statement XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/08/2023 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/24/2021 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX
10/18/2019 Covenant and Agreement XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX
07/23/2014 Modify Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/05/2014 Trust Deed XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/01/2014 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/14/2014 Notice Default XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/14/2014 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/22/2013 Quitclaim Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$5,828
Current property tax
$6,329
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$488,538
Land value
$303,079
Building value
$185,459

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $488,538 1.1929 $5,828 +1.61%
2024-2025 $478,967 1.1975 $5,736 +3.72%
2023-2024 $469,576 1.1776 $5,530 +5.53%
2022-2023 $460,369 1.1382 $5,240 +31.29%
2021-2022 $349,759 1.1411 $3,991 +1.60%
2020-2021 $346,174 1.134687 $3,928 +3.10%
2019-2020 $332,733 1.145073 $3,810 +1.64%
2018-2019 $326,209 1.1491 $3,748 +1.69%
2017-2018 $319,814 1.1526 $3,686 +0.89%
2016-2017 $313,544 1.1652 $3,653 +1.42%

Special assessments & penalties for 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA

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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

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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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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.11
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.11
Downey Adult NR Public 0 0.31
Gauldin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 577 0.42
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 0.56
Lewis Elementary School 6 Public K-5 847 0.57
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.70
Carpenter Elementary School 6 Public K-4 522 0.91
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 0.94
New River Elementary School 6 Public K-5 318 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.11
Downey Adult NR Public 0 0.31
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 0.34
St. Dominic Savio NR Private K-8 311 0.56
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.70
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 0.94
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 0.94
Sussman Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,122 1.26
Corvallis Middle School 5 Public 6-8 636 1.29
Trinity Christian School NR Private PK-8 172 1.31
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Calvary Chapel Christian NR Private PK-12 778 0.11
Downey Adult NR Public 0 0.31
Columbus (Christopher) High 3 Public 10-12 492 0.34
Woodruff Academy NR Public 7-12 17 0.34
St. John Bosco High School NR Private 9-12 842 0.68
Los Angeles County Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.70
Los Angeles County Special Education School NR Public K-12 208 0.70
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey NR Private 1-12 58 0.94
Downey Unified Virtual Academy at Lynn L. Pace Edu NR Public 7-10 331 0.94
Bellflower High School 7 Public 7-12 2,070 1.47

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Neighbors for 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA

12645 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12816 Ibbetson Ave, Downey 12652 Ibbetson Ave, Downey 12655 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12658 Ibbetson Ave, Downey 12659 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12635 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12629 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12819 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12642 Ibbetson Ave, Downey 12665 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12646 Ibbetson Ave, Downey 12812 Ibbetson Ave, Downey 12803 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12649 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12815 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12806 Ibbetson Ave, Downey 12639 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12625 Woodruff Ave, Downey 12802 Ibbetson Ave, Downey

Nearby ZIP codes for 12809 Woodruff 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 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The development at 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 has a total of 750 square feet.

When was 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 last sold and what was the sale price?

12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 was last sold on 08/28/2008 for $362,000.

What is the assessed value of 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 is currently assessed at $488,538.

What are the property taxes for 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242?

The property taxes for 12809 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 total $5,827.

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