Los Angeles County property record for 12541 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,254 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,778 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6259-021-037 |
| Primary APN | 6259-021-037 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 9,254 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 73 ft deep x 127 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12541 DOWNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-3710 |
| 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 N 58 5512 W 20 FT AND S 32 2135 W 236 F T AND N 58 5512 W 57.5 FT FROM MOST S COR OF TR # 12760 TH S 32 2135 W 127 72.5 FT N 58 55 12 W PART OF LOT F |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDES |
| Legal Tract | 12760 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | F |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 551201 |
12541 Downey Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5240 E CARITA ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90808-2558 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011682233 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001037336 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12541 Downey Ave was $5,778.
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 | $444,298 (+2%) Land $285,268 Building $159,030 | |
| 2025 | $5,778.00 | $435,587 Land $279,675 Building $155,912 |
| 2023 | $5,486.00 (+5.16%) | $418,674 Land $268,816 Building $149,858 |
| 2022 | $5,217.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12541 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 12541 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 |
|---|
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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