Los Angeles County property record for 12836 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,474 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,061 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,974 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6263-037-015 |
| Primary APN | 6263-037-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,474 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,061 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 12836 DOWNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-4268 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 15529 LOTS 37 AND LOT 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | 15529 |
| Legal Tract | 15529 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37,38 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 551700 |
12836 Downey Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12836 DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4268 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20012381345 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001007096 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12836 Downey Ave was $5,974 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 | $459,563 (+2%) Land $268,053 Building $191,510 | |
| 2025 | $5,974.00 Homeowner's exemption | $450,553 Land $262,798 Building $187,755 |
| 2023 | $5,668.00 (+5.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $433,060 Land $252,595 Building $180,465 |
| 2022 | $5,392.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12836 Downey 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 12836 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 832 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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