Los Angeles County property record for 12420 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,773 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,184 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6261-006-033 |
| Primary APN | 6261-006-033 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,773 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 12420 DOWNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-3560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDES FINALLY CONFIRMED TO J P MCFARLAND AND J G DOWNEY LOT COM S 32 42 W 720.29 FT AND S 56 40 E 20 FT FROM MOST W COR OF TR # 11462 TH S 32 42 W 60 FT WITH A UNIFORM DEPTH OF 130 FT S 56 40 E |
| Legal Subdivision | 11462 |
| Legal Tract | 11462 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 551203 |
12420 Downey Ave is held in a trust since February 2015.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8141 2ND ST, 501, DOWNEY, CA 90241-3680 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Corporate Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000417881 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12420 Downey Ave was $6,184.
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 | $645,782 (+35.35%) Land $339,565 Building $306,217 | |
| 2025 | $6,184.00 | $477,125 Land $332,907 Building $144,218 |
| 2023 | $5,876.00 (+5.23%) | $458,600 Land $319,981 Building $138,619 |
| 2022 | $5,584.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12420 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 12420 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 753 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Starry.
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