Los Angeles County property record for 12908 Whitewood Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,627 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6262-018-037 |
| Primary APN | 6262-018-037 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,314 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 12908 WHITEWOOD AVE |
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| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-4633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR15000* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 15654 LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | 15654 |
| Legal Tract | 15654 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 551801 |
12908 Whitewood Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12908 WHITEWOOD AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000733954 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12908 WHITEWOOD AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4633 |
| Document Number | 0000733954 |
| Map Reference | MB 412 PG 37&38 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0733954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12908 WHITEWOOD AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4633 |
| Document Number | 0000733955 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0733955 |
| Name | DOWNEY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DOWNEY, CA 90241 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12908 Whitewood Ave was $4,627 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 | $358,629 (+1.99%) Land $244,122 Building $114,507 | |
| 2025 | $4,627.00 Homeowner's exemption | $351,617 Land $239,336 Building $112,281 |
| 2023 | $4,391.00 (+5.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $337,966 Land $230,044 Building $107,922 |
| 2022 | $4,175.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12908 Whitewood 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 12908 Whitewood 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 789 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.
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