This is the house you have been looking for! Spacious 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with a huge master suite located in the beautiful city of Downey. There is a 2 car garage plus a very long drive way that fits many cars. The large lot has space for all of your entertaining needs. Located walking distance to Apollo Park. Don't wait, come see it today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
6,391 sq ftLot Size
$631Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maribel Membreno•DRE #01185285• Real Estate Xperts
Bought with Hecniel Camargan•DRE #02061445• Century 21 Allstars
Property in very good contition. It will sell itself. Short Sale Approved!
CRMLS #Y906112
Feb 2, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Dec 18, 2009
Listed
$370,000
$264/sq ft
Public Records
May 23, 2005
Sold
$555,000
$396/sq ft
CRMLS #Y33160
Oct 5, 2003
Sold
$399,000
$285/sq ft
Aug 10, 2003
Listed
$399,000
$285/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1995
Sold
$145,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 1990
Sold
$188,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 24, 1987
Sold
$40,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,290 (+1.5%)
$488,013 + $177,612
$665,625
2024
$8,169 (+3.5%)
$478,445 + $174,130
$652,575
2023
$7,890 (+5.3%)
$469,064 + $170,716
$639,780
2022
$7,493 (+2.1%)
$459,867 + $167,369
$627,236
2021
$7,337 (+1.5%)
$450,850 + $164,088
$614,938
2020
$7,225 (+223.3%)
$442,010 + $160,871
$602,881
2019
$2,235 (−52.1%)
$437,478 + $159,222
$596,700
2018
$4,666 (+1.8%)
$261,396 + $129,088
$390,484
2017
$4,585 (+1.4%)
$251,247 + $124,076
$375,323
2016
$4,520 (+1.5%)
$251,247 + $124,076
$375,323
2015
$4,455 (+5.9%)
$246,321 + $121,644
$367,965
2014
$4,207 (+3.9%)
$237,870 + $117,470
$355,340
2012
$4,050 (+3.7%)
$236,795 + $116,940
$353,735
2011
$3,904 (+1.9%)
$232,152 + $114,648
$346,800
2010
$3,833 (+1.6%)
$227,600 + $112,400
$340,000
2009
$3,774 (−25.9%)
$227,300 + $93,300
$320,600
2008
$5,092
$227,300 + $93,300
$320,600
Tax history for 12227 Rives Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,290 (+1.5%)
$488,013 + $177,612
$665,625
2024
$8,169 (+3.5%)
$478,445 + $174,130
$652,575
2023
$7,890 (+5.3%)
$469,064 + $170,716
$639,780
2022
$7,493 (+2.1%)
$459,867 + $167,369
$627,236
2021
$7,337 (+1.5%)
$450,850 + $164,088
$614,938
2020
$7,225 (+223.3%)
$442,010 + $160,871
$602,881
2019
$2,235 (−52.1%)
$437,478 + $159,222
$596,700
2018
$4,666 (+1.8%)
$261,396 + $129,088
$390,484
2017
$4,585 (+1.4%)
$251,247 + $124,076
$375,323
2016
$4,520 (+1.5%)
$251,247 + $124,076
$375,323
2015
$4,455 (+5.9%)
$246,321 + $121,644
$367,965
2014
$4,207 (+3.9%)
$237,870 + $117,470
$355,340
2012
$4,050 (+3.7%)
$236,795 + $116,940
$353,735
2011
$3,904 (+1.9%)
$232,152 + $114,648
$346,800
2010
$3,833 (+1.6%)
$227,600 + $112,400
$340,000
2009
$3,774 (−25.9%)
$227,300 + $93,300
$320,600
2008
$5,092
$227,300 + $93,300
$320,600
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,391
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
6245007040
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2019.
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
Jan 18, 2026 • Active
Residential new construction
ADU
Aug 18, 2020 • Final
Residential combination
Tear off the existing roof and install new composite shingles on the house and garage.
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Has Appliances
In Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Living Room
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 6245007040
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Urban
School Information
High School District: Downey Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.93199400
Longitude: -118.15231500
Directions: between Stewart & Gray and Quill
Zoning: DOR105
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,391 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 6245007040
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 24, 2019
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 7
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 7
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Maribel
List Agent Last Name: Membreno
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Real Estate Xperts
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Hecniel
Buyer Agent Last Name: Camargan
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 Allstars
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Schools
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 • 0.8mi
7/10
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