Los Angeles County property record for 12908 Smallwood Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,278 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,029 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6245-025-004 |
| Primary APN | 6245-025-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,720 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 12908 SMALLWOOD AVE |
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| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-4137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR105 |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 18511 LOT 294 |
| Legal Subdivision | 18511 |
| Legal Tract | 18511 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 294 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 551502 |
12908 Smallwood Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12908 SMALLWOOD AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4137 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001275115 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000090467 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12908 SMALLWOOD AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4137 |
| Document Number | 0000266150 |
| Map Reference | MB 459 PG 13-17 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0266150 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 12908 SMALLWOOD AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4137 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12908 Smallwood Ave was $4,029, up 2.3% from the year before.
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 | $307,369 (+2%) Land $209,629 Building $97,740 | |
| 2025 | $4,029.00 (+2.34%) | $301,343 Land $205,519 Building $95,824 |
| 2024 | $3,937.00 (+3.39%) | |
| 2023 | $3,808.00 (+5.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $289,644 Land $197,540 Building $92,104 |
| 2022 | $3,622.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12908 Smallwood Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| 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 12908 Smallwood 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 640 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.
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