great for entertaining family and friends, cozy home in a corner lot, move in ready condition , 3 B/R and 2 and 1/2 bath, plus another room could be 4th bedroom, upgraded kitchen , granite counter tops with plenty of cabinets for storage , including stainless appliances , very nice breakfast nook. large master bedroom with a brand new bathroom, walk in closet. Harwood floors throughout the house, two units central heat and air conditioner. tankless water heater. Huge family room , nice living room with fireplace , low maintenance back yard with pool and spa , two car garage. property located close to schools and shopping centers. Room by the pool build without permits
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
9,420 sq ftLot Size
$544Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stella Machado•DRE #00830774• Stella Machado Realty
Bought with Hector Najera•DRE #01867380• J.R.A. & Associates Realty
Three Bedrooms And Den Could Be 4th Bed Rm. Hardwood Floors Throughout In Kitchen, family Room, hall And Den. Two Built In Ovens And 5 Burner Stove And Lots Of Oak Cabints. Pool Room Has No Permits.
Public Records
Nov 7, 1994
Sold
$245,500
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,102 (+1.7%)
$625,129 + $354,187
$979,316
2024
$11,905 (+3.6%)
$612,872 + $347,243
$960,115
2023
$11,496 (+5.3%)
$600,855 + $340,435
$941,290
2022
$10,916 (+22.8%)
$589,074 + $333,760
$922,834
2021
$8,889 (+1.6%)
$577,524 + $327,216
$904,740
2020
$8,752 (+4.3%)
$407,185 + $328,374
$735,559
2019
$8,388 (+9.4%)
$403,010 + $325,007
$728,017
2018
$7,667 (−0.2%)
$381,600 + $308,400
$690,000
2017
$7,681 (+6.8%)
$353,100 + $285,300
$638,400
2016
$7,193 (+7.8%)
$353,100 + $285,300
$638,400
2015
$6,671 (+4.0%)
$328,000 + $265,000
$593,000
2014
$6,412 (+20.6%)
$303,000 + $245,000
$548,000
2012
$5,315 (+1.7%)
$252,900 + $204,000
$456,900
2011
$5,228 (−1.5%)
$252,900 + $204,000
$456,900
2010
$5,306 (+1.5%)
$252,900 + $204,000
$456,900
2009
$5,229 (−22.5%)
$252,900 + $204,000
$456,900
2008
$6,746
$252,900 + $204,000
$456,900
Tax history for 12216 Rives Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,102 (+1.7%)
$625,129 + $354,187
$979,316
2024
$11,905 (+3.6%)
$612,872 + $347,243
$960,115
2023
$11,496 (+5.3%)
$600,855 + $340,435
$941,290
2022
$10,916 (+22.8%)
$589,074 + $333,760
$922,834
2021
$8,889 (+1.6%)
$577,524 + $327,216
$904,740
2020
$8,752 (+4.3%)
$407,185 + $328,374
$735,559
2019
$8,388 (+9.4%)
$403,010 + $325,007
$728,017
2018
$7,667 (−0.2%)
$381,600 + $308,400
$690,000
2017
$7,681 (+6.8%)
$353,100 + $285,300
$638,400
2016
$7,193 (+7.8%)
$353,100 + $285,300
$638,400
2015
$6,671 (+4.0%)
$328,000 + $265,000
$593,000
2014
$6,412 (+20.6%)
$303,000 + $245,000
$548,000
2012
$5,315 (+1.7%)
$252,900 + $204,000
$456,900
2011
$5,228 (−1.5%)
$252,900 + $204,000
$456,900
2010
$5,306 (+1.5%)
$252,900 + $204,000
$456,900
2009
$5,229 (−22.5%)
$252,900 + $204,000
$456,900
2008
$6,746
$252,900 + $204,000
$456,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,422 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
2,273
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
6246004021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
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
May 3, 2022 • Final
Residential combination
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system and upgrade the main power unit to 200 amps.
Electrical
Electric meter
Solar
Feb 27, 2018 • Final
Residential combination
Demolition
Roofing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Washer Included
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Private
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Sprinklers In Front
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 6246004021
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Street Lighting
School Information
High School District: Downey Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.93194700
Longitude: -118.15154900
Directions: North of imperial , west of Paramount Bl
Zoning: DOR105
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,273
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,422 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 6246004021
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 5
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 5
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Stella
List Agent Last Name: Machado
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Stella Machado Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Hector
Buyer Agent Last Name: Najera
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: J.R.A. & Associates Realty
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Old River Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Stauffer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Warren High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
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