Los Angeles County property record for 12918 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,437 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,373 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,043 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6263-035-023 |
| Primary APN | 6263-035-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,437 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,373 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12918 DOWNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90242-4320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DOR15000* |
| Legal Description | M R 32-18*LEGAL DESC SEE DOC 0868736, 830728 POR OF LOT N |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA GERTRUDES RHO |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | N |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 551700 |
12918 Downey Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2002.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12918 DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20023130924 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 2, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001285437 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 12918 DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242-4320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000197730 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0197730 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12918 Downey Ave was $5,043 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 | $406,348 (+2%) Land $265,903 Building $140,445 | |
| 2025 | $5,043.00 Homeowner's exemption | $398,387 Land $260,690 Building $137,697 |
| 2023 | $4,899.00 (+7.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $382,919 Land $250,568 Building $132,351 |
| 2022 | $4,569.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12918 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 12918 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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