Los Angeles County property record for 12856 Barlin Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,611 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,698 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,065 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6263-010-019 |
| Primary APN | 6263-010-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,611 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,698 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 12856 BARLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-4423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | M R 32-18 FOR DESC SEE ASSESSORS MAPS POR OF VAC ST AND POR OF LOT N |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA GERTRUDES RHO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | N |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 551700 |
12856 Barlin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1997.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12856 BARLIN AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19971968535 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000243853 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 12856 BARLIN AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000117983 |
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| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0117983 |
| Name | FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CONCORD, CA 94520 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12856 Barlin Ave was $4,065 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 | $309,422 (+2%) Land $149,011 Building $160,411 | |
| 2025 | $4,065.00 Homeowner's exemption | $303,356 Land $146,090 Building $157,266 |
| 2023 | $3,853.00 (+5.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $291,578 Land $140,418 Building $151,160 |
| 2022 | $3,665.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12856 Barlin 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 12856 Barlin 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 714 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Starry.
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