Google street view image for 12234 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 90242

Off market jan 1990 for $235K

$975,378

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,610/mo

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2 ba

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1,993

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12234 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 90242

About this home

12234 Rives Ave is a 1,993 square foot house on a 8,359 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 19, 1990 for $235,000. Based on Redfin's Downey data, we estimate the home's value is $975,378.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

8,359 sq ftLot Size

$489Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$975,378

$740K since sold in January 1990$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.2% higher than the average sale price ($973K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 3, 2026
$949,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,793 sq ft
8441 Alameda, Downey, CA 90242
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SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$1,100,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,616 sq ft
12066 Horley Ave, Downey, CA 90242
SOLD JAN 14, 2026
$900,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,627 sq ft
7614 Brunache, Downey, CA 90242
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$960,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,505 sq ft
8166 Borson, Downey, CA 90242
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$970,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,623 sq ft
11648 Rives, Downey, CA 90241
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$959,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,948 sq ft
7934 Comolette, Downey, CA 90242
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$4,279/mo

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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

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 12234 Rives Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,474 (+2.1%)

$304,554 + $199,936

$504,490

2024

$6,343 (+3.4%)

$298,583 + $196,029

$494,612

2023

$6,132 (+5.2%)

$292,729 + $192,186

$484,915

2022

$5,830 (+2.3%)

$286,990 + $188,418

$475,408

2021

$5,699 (+1.5%)

$281,363 + $184,724

$466,087

2020

$5,613 (+1.1%)

$275,847 + $181,102

$456,949

2019

$5,554 (+4.7%)

$273,019 + $179,246

$452,265

2018

$5,305 (+1.7%)

$267,666 + $175,732

$443,398

2017

$5,214 (+1.5%)

$257,273 + $168,909

$426,182

2016

$5,135 (+1.4%)

$257,273 + $168,909

$426,182

2015

$5,062 (+5.9%)

$252,229 + $165,598

$417,827

2014

$4,780 (+3.9%)

$243,575 + $159,916

$403,491

2012

$4,603 (+3.7%)

$242,475 + $159,194

$401,669

2011

$4,440 (−0.9%)

$237,721 + $156,073

$393,794

2010

$4,478 (+1.3%)

$233,060 + $153,013

$386,073

2009

$4,421 (+3.6%)

$231,319 + $151,870

$383,189

2008

$4,269

$231,869 + $152,231

$384,100

Tax history for 12234 Rives Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,474 (+2.1%)

$304,554 + $199,936

$504,490

2024

$6,343 (+3.4%)

$298,583 + $196,029

$494,612

2023

$6,132 (+5.2%)

$292,729 + $192,186

$484,915

2022

$5,830 (+2.3%)

$286,990 + $188,418

$475,408

2021

$5,699 (+1.5%)

$281,363 + $184,724

$466,087

2020

$5,613 (+1.1%)

$275,847 + $181,102

$456,949

2019

$5,554 (+4.7%)

$273,019 + $179,246

$452,265

2018

$5,305 (+1.7%)

$267,666 + $175,732

$443,398

2017

$5,214 (+1.5%)

$257,273 + $168,909

$426,182

2016

$5,135 (+1.4%)

$257,273 + $168,909

$426,182

2015

$5,062 (+5.9%)

$252,229 + $165,598

$417,827

2014

$4,780 (+3.9%)

$243,575 + $159,916

$403,491

2012

$4,603 (+3.7%)

$242,475 + $159,194

$401,669

2011

$4,440 (−0.9%)

$237,721 + $156,073

$393,794

2010

$4,478 (+1.3%)

$233,060 + $153,013

$386,073

2009

$4,421 (+3.6%)

$231,319 + $151,870

$383,189

2008

$4,269

$231,869 + $152,231

$384,100

*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

Aug 20, 2025 • Final

Residential demo

Remove and replace composition shingles on a detached garage.

Demolition

Roofing

Aug 7, 2025 • Final

Residential solar

Install a solar energy system and an energy storage system on a residential building.

Battery

Electrical

Solar

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

Exterior

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: 13091
Living Sq. Ft: 1,993
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT NO 13091 LOT 19

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,359
Legal Lot Number: 19
Municipality Name: DOWNEY
Acres: 0.1919
Depth Footage: 158
Front Footage: 53
Zoning Code: DOR105
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,993
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,359 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 6245002019

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Old River Elementary School

Public 4-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Stauffer Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Warren High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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, 21 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Downey, CA • 90242

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Sun exposure

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

$927,000 – $1.12M

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Home values near 12234 Rives Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12240 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1117 Sq. Ft.	$769,596
12239 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1110 Sq. Ft.	$765,100

Address	Redfin Estimate
12228 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2139 Sq. Ft.	$920,150
12243 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$816,169

Address	Redfin Estimate
12233 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1842 Sq. Ft.	$864,470
12249 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1149 Sq. Ft.	$670,092

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