Los Angeles County property record for 12545 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,697 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,416 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $960,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $15,792 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6259-021-036 |
| Primary APN | 6259-021-036 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,697 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,416 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 127 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Solar |
| Street Address | 12545 DOWNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-3710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDES SUBDIVIDED FOR TH E SANTA GERTRUDES LAND ASSN AS PER BK 32 PG 18 OF M R LOT COM S 32 2135 W 236 FT AND N 58 5512 W 150 FT FROM MOST S COR OF TR # 12760 TH N 58 5512 W 90 OF 127 FT S 32 2135 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 |
12545 Downey Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12545 DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-3710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006799356 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001260957 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12545 Downey Ave was $15,792 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 | $1,270,000 (-) Land $644,600 Building $625,400 | |
| 2025 | $15,792.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,270,000 Land $644,600 Building $625,400 |
| 2023 | $12,953.00 (+14.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,050,000 Land $533,000 Building $517,000 |
| 2022 | $11,346.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12545 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 12545 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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