Listed by Chris Baumann•DRE #01162985• EXCELLENCE RE REAL ESTATE
Contact: 562-244-3239
Pending
$1,225,000
Est. $8,247/mo —
5
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,759
sq ft
11926 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 90242
About this home
TWO SEPARATE HOUSES ON THIS PROPERTY. If you are looking for a property that has a lot of features and benefits, look no further. This property has two separate houses, the front house consists of 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, large open floor plan at Entry, Family Room/Living Room, Kitchen, and large Eating Area. Two of the three bedrooms are located in the front of the house, and primary bedroom is located in rear, giving added privacy. Also added features in the front house include 4 solar tubes for natural lighting, beamed ceiling, large office, solar panels, recessed lighting, central air, upgraded kitchen that opens to large formal dining area. Primary Bedroom in rear with its own bathroom with double sinks. Entry at Family room includes a fireplace with gas starter, and wood burning option. Back separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath house in rear has beamed cathedral ceilings. Large pool in gated area in rear of the property. Large back fenced concrete area behind rear house with wrought iron fencing. Oversized 2.5 car detached garage with laundry area and plenty of room for storage. Wrought iron sliding gate used as security between driveway and backyard. Open desert-style outside area between the two houses make it a great area for relaxing. Extra long driveway with room for RV parking. Newer roof and newer detached garage, approximately 11 years.
Southeast La, located between the San Gabriel River and the I-710 corridor, is a residential and industrial Downey neighborhood with wide arterial boulevards and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Firestone Blvd and Lakewood Blvd crossroads, where taquerias, bakeries, and small storefronts line the sidewalks under steady traffic. Mid-century ranch homes and low-slung apartment courts sit behind mature street trees, while warehouse blocks and auto-oriented retail shape the edges. The Rio Hondo and river-channel paths add a linear, open-sky backdrop for walks and bike rides. Community rituals often orbit local staples like Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, the Downey Theatre, and the Columbia Memorial Space Center. The pace feels practical and grounded, with daily life organized around boulevards, schools, and civic spaces.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Beamed ceilings
Built-ins and storage space
Pantry
Recessed lighting
Ceiling fan
Attic fan
Copper full plumbing
Tile and granite counters
Quartz counters
Block walls
French doors
Sliding glass doors
Insulated doors
Double pane windows
Plantation shutters
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Bedrooms
Five main-level bedrooms
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and primary bathroom
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One three-quarter bathroom
Double sinks in at least one bath
Bathtub and separate shower
Shower-in-tub configuration
Exhaust fan(s)
Quartz and granite counters in baths
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with granite and quartz counters
Gas cooktop and gas range
Double oven and convection oven
Built-in range
Range/stove hood
Self-cleaning oven
Water line to refrigerator
Garbage disposal
Dishwasher
Pots & pan drawers
Self-closing cabinet doors and drawers
Utility sink
Tankless water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry area in garage
Gas and electric dryer hookups
Water heater unit
Flooring
Tile
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Private in-ground pool (fenced)
Patio with concrete and stone surfaces, open patio
Awning
Outdoor lighting
Satellite dish and TV antenna
Sprinkler system with timer
Front and back yard with lawn
Desert-style back landscaping
Block wall and wrought iron fencing in good/excellent condition
Guest house (detached)
Home design
Single-story house
No shared/common walls
Two total dwelling units on the parcel
Stucco exterior
Composition roof
Entry leads into living room
Parking
Garage parking with approximately 2.5 garage spaces
Detached/attached garage with single door and front entry
Driveway (concrete) and additional off-street parking
Gated on-site parking
RV access/parking and RV potential
Oversized parking
Garage door opener
Security
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
Construction
Stucco construction
Composition roof
Assessor-recorded year built
Utilities
Private water source
Public sewer
Natural gas connected
Electricity connected
Cable connected
220V available in kitchen and other locations
HOA & community
Curbs and sidewalks in an urban neighborhood
Other
Two total units on the property (multifamily configuration)
Parcel number on record
Electricity and solar
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The R-1 Zone is intended to provide for the development of single-family residential areas and to designate appropriately located areas for family living at designated population densities. The provisions of this zone are intended to ensure that the residential character of such areas will be stabilized and maintained. They are further intended to provide a basis for the planning of related amenities, such as parks, schools, public utilities, streets and highways, and other community facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Feb 17, 2016 • Final
Residential combination
Demolish a non-permitted addition at the rear of the property and apply stucco to the rear wall.
Demolition
Oct 29, 2014 • Final
Residential combination
Demolish a non-permitted addition at the rear of the property and apply stucco to the rear wall.
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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