Los Angeles County property record for 12253 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,832 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,298 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6259-020-025 |
| Primary APN | 6259-020-025 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,832 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 177 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12253 DOWNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-3511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR15000* |
| Legal Description | RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDES SUBDIVIDED FOR TH E SANTA GERTRUDES LAND ASSN LOT COM AT INTERSECTION OF NW LINE OF DOWNEY AVE ( PER O R 35651-330) WITH SW LINE OF LAND DESC IN (O R 13252-104) TO EVA M TH S 58 37 E TO BEG PART OF LOT D |
| Legal Subdivision | THE RANCHO SANTA GERTIADES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | D |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 551201 |
12253 Downey Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2010.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12253 DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010908615 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000836782 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 12253 DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12253 DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3511 |
| Document Number | 0000009683 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0009683 |
| Name | NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12253 Downey Ave was $6,298 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Downey City |
| Unified School District | Downey Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $503,103 (+2%) Land $343,158 Building $159,945 | |
| 2025 | $6,298.00 Homeowner's exemption | $493,239 Land $336,430 Building $156,809 |
| 2023 | $5,985.00 (+5.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $474,088 Land $323,367 Building $150,721 |
| 2022 | $5,685.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12253 Downey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12253 Downey Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOWNEY - CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 110,556 people · EPA ID CA1910034 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Feb 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 871 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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