Google street view image for 11937 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 90242

Off market jul 1998 for $179K

$840,952

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,337/mo

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1 ba

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1,318

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11937 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 90242

About this home

11937 Rives Ave is a 1,318 square foot house on a 9,727 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on July 23, 1998 for $179,000. Based on Redfin's Downey data, we estimate the home's value is $840,952.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

9,727 sq ftLot Size

$638Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$840,952

$662K since sold in July 1998$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 13.5% higher than the average sale price ($741K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 24, 2026
$910,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,314 sq ft
8444 Albia, Downey, CA 90242
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$820,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,296 sq ft
8121 Adoree, Downey, CA 90242
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$810,000
C
2 beds1 bath904 sq ft
12002 Julius Ave, Downey, CA 90242
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$375,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft
8328 Garfield, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$820,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,096 sq ft
7753 Adwen St, Downey, CA 90241
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$710,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,487 sq ft
10523 Stonybrook, South Gate, CA 90280

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Market trends in 90242, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$820K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$940,000
3 beds2 baths1,329 sq ft
7853 Melva, Downey, CA 90242
COMING SOON
$699,000
2 beds1 bath1,226 sq ft
13123 Izetta Ave, Downey, CA 90242
Coldwell Banker Envision
$2,400,000
6 beds4 baths4,810 sq ft
7866 Melva, Downey, CA 90242
$2,925,000
21 beds11 baths8,186 sq ft
9367 Washburn Rd, Downey, CA 90242
$774,900
3 beds1 bath1,319 sq ft
9045 Borson St, Downey, CA 90242
3D WALKTHROUGH
$920,000
4 beds2 baths1,682 sq ft
12230 Dunrobin, Downey, CA 90242
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Sale history for 11937 Rives Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,874 (+3.0%)

$174,447 + $111,758

$286,205

2024

$3,762 (+3.3%)

$171,027 + $109,567

$280,594

2023

$3,641 (+5.0%)

$167,674 + $107,419

$275,093

2022

$3,468 (+2.6%)

$164,387 + $105,313

$269,700

2021

$3,381 (+1.5%)

$161,164 + $103,249

$264,413

2020

$3,331 (+1.1%)

$158,004 + $101,225

$259,229

2019

$3,296 (+5.8%)

$156,384 + $100,188

$256,572

2018

$3,114 (+1.8%)

$153,318 + $98,224

$251,542

2017

$3,058 (+1.6%)

$147,365 + $94,411

$241,776

2016

$3,009 (+1.5%)

$147,365 + $94,411

$241,776

2015

$2,965 (+5.5%)

$144,476 + $92,560

$237,036

2014

$2,810 (+3.8%)

$139,519 + $89,385

$228,904

2012

$2,708 (+4.0%)

$138,889 + $88,982

$227,871

2011

$2,604 (−1.2%)

$136,166 + $87,238

$223,404

2010

$2,636 (+1.5%)

$133,497 + $85,528

$219,025

2009

$2,597 (+3.6%)

$132,500 + $84,889

$217,389

2008

$2,506

$132,815 + $85,091

$217,906

Tax history for 11937 Rives Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,874 (+3.0%)

$174,447 + $111,758

$286,205

2024

$3,762 (+3.3%)

$171,027 + $109,567

$280,594

2023

$3,641 (+5.0%)

$167,674 + $107,419

$275,093

2022

$3,468 (+2.6%)

$164,387 + $105,313

$269,700

2021

$3,381 (+1.5%)

$161,164 + $103,249

$264,413

2020

$3,331 (+1.1%)

$158,004 + $101,225

$259,229

2019

$3,296 (+5.8%)

$156,384 + $100,188

$256,572

2018

$3,114 (+1.8%)

$153,318 + $98,224

$251,542

2017

$3,058 (+1.6%)

$147,365 + $94,411

$241,776

2016

$3,009 (+1.5%)

$147,365 + $94,411

$241,776

2015

$2,965 (+5.5%)

$144,476 + $92,560

$237,036

2014

$2,810 (+3.8%)

$139,519 + $89,385

$228,904

2012

$2,708 (+4.0%)

$138,889 + $88,982

$227,871

2011

$2,604 (−1.2%)

$136,166 + $87,238

$223,404

2010

$2,636 (+1.5%)

$133,497 + $85,528

$219,025

2009

$2,597 (+3.6%)

$132,500 + $84,889

$217,389

2008

$2,506

$132,815 + $85,091

$217,906

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

R-1 5,000

Single-Family Residential Zone

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

Property details

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Wall Unit

Exterior

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SANTA GERTRUDES RHO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,318
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TR=RANCHO SANTA GERTRUDES FINALLY CONFIRMED TO J P MCFARLAND AND J G DOWNEY LOT COM AT NE LINE OF LAND DESC IND:985-61 TH S 55 31' E TO NW LINE OF RIVES AVE TH NE THEREON 53 FT TH TO BEG

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,727
Municipality Name: DOWNEY
Acres: 0.2233
Depth Footage: 193
Front Footage: 53
Zoning Code: DOR15000*
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID

Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,318
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,727 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 6246012027

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Williams Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Stauffer Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Warren High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 11-17% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Downey, CA • 90242

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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in June and 6.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$799,000 – $968,000

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Home values near 11937 Rives Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11916 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1973 Sq. Ft.	$926,287
11911 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 968 Sq. Ft.	$935,415

Address	Redfin Estimate
11920 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 1339 Sq. Ft.	$741,219
11905 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$749,361

Address	Redfin Estimate
11926 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2759 Sq. Ft.	$1,218,689
11933 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1912 Sq. Ft.	$974,163

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