Los Angeles County property record for 12437 Benedict Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4 ba · 2,671 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,106 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,135 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6283-015-031 |
| Primary APN | 6283-015-031 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,671 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,106 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12437 BENEDICT AVE |
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| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-3111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR3* |
| Legal Description | RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDES SECTIONS TOWNSHIP AND RANGE LOT COM N 30 FT AND W 792.49 FT AND N 182.42 FT FROM SE COR OF SEC 10 T 3S R 12W TH N 60 FT TH E TO W LINE OF BENEDICT AVE TH S THEREON 60 FT TH W 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SEC 10 T 3S R 12W |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 551101 |
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12437 BENEDICT AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3111 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19961374727 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001790597 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12437 BENEDICT AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3111 |
| Document Number | 0000907855 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 502 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0907855 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 12437 BENEDICT AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3111 |
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 | $359,762 (+2%) Land $151,896 Building $207,866 | |
| 2025 | $5,135.00 (+2.01%) | $352,709 (-58.53%) Land $148,918 Building $203,791 |
| 2024 | $5,034.00 (-53.82%) | |
| 2023 | $10,902.00 (+138.3%) | $850,493 Land $502,561 Building $347,932 |
| 2022 | $4,575.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 2 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.
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 435 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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