Los Angeles County property record for 12259 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,333 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,384 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,484 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6245-007-031 |
| Primary APN | 6245-007-031 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,333 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,384 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 12259 RIVES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-3423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 12617 LOT 77 |
| Legal Subdivision | 12617 |
| Legal Tract | 12617 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 551501 |
12259 Rives Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2011.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12259 RIVES AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011898409 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000768973 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 12259 RIVES AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12259 RIVES AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3423 |
| Document Number | 0001642508 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-1642508 |
| Name | ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12259 Rives Ave was $5,484 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 | $435,588 (+2%) Land $252,385 Building $183,203 | |
| 2025 | $5,484.00 Homeowner's exemption | $427,048 Land $247,437 Building $179,611 |
| 2023 | $5,225.00 (+5.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $410,468 Land $237,830 Building $172,638 |
| 2022 | $4,965.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12259 Rives Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12259 Rives 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 512 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, Verizon.
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