Listed by Daniel Casado•DRE #01920041• Casado Real Estate Inc.
Contact: 562-316-0077
Pending
$875,000
Est. $5,921/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,124
sq ft
12301 Rives Ave, Downey, CA 90242
About this home
Welcome to 12301 Rives Avenue, a beautifully maintained home nestled in the heart of Downey that perfectly blends comfort, style, and functionality. The interior has undergone a complete make-ready, offering a fresh, move-in-ready living space with thoughtful updates throughout. Highlights include central air conditioning, dual-pane windows, durable luxury vinyl flooring, and a well-appointed updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and a professional-grade rangeperfect for everyday living and entertaining. The versatile third bedroom features sliding pocket doors, providing the flexibility to serve as a private bedroom, home office, den, or additional living space to fit your needs. Step outside to an inviting backyard designed for year-round enjoyment. The newly installed sod lawn, automatic sprinkler system, and impressive BBQ and entertainment area create the ideal setting for hosting family and friends or simply relaxing outdoors. The detached garage adds even more functionality with a dedicated laundry area complete with a utility sink and built-in storage, providing plenty of space for organization and convenience. Ideally located in one of Downey's desirable neighborhoods, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, parks, schools, and major freeways. With its fresh interior, versatile floor plan, beautifully updated outdoor space, and exceptional amenities, 12301 Rives Avenue is truly move-in ready and waiting to welcome you home.
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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Market insights
12301 Rives Ave · $875,000
DAYS ON MARKET
105 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$875,000
Median sale price in this area is $999,433. (14% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
One-level home
Entry on main level
Double-pane windows
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas oven
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the garage
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Exterior features
Shingle roof
No pool
Lot in 6–10 units per acre range
Street lighting and sidewalks
Suburban setting
Home design
Single-story house
No accessory dwelling unit
Parking
Two parking spaces
Two-car garage with driveway
Construction
Structure: House
Year built per public records
Utilities
Public sewer
District/public water
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Well-loved jewel of a home tucked away in Downey! The owners spent a fortune upgrading this home. The kitchen has beautiful custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, under-cabinet lights, glass mosaic backsplash, SS Kenmore Elite appliances, built-in wine cooler, and travertine tiles. The breakfast nook has beautiful bay windows with a custom bench. All windows were replaced with energy efficient windows. Other upgrades also include beautiful wall-to-wall bamboo flooring, base crown molding with smooth ceiling, and recessed LED lighting; PLUS, a built-in Yamaha custom sound system with room selector. A beautifully lit garden entertainment area features a SS BBQ and an outdoor SS refrigerator/kegerator. The first of two bathrooms feature Indonesian black tile, Italian fixtures with five jet showers and privacy glass door panel. The second bathroom is a 1940's style and has subway tiles with mosaic. Relax in the serenity of the bedrooms after a long day of entertaining. The garage has built-in cabinets, and granite counter tops with built-in sink. PLEASE NOTE THAT PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS TWO BEDROOMS PLUS BONUS ROOM; HOWEVER, ASSESSOR'S DATA SHOWS THREE BEDROOMS. BONUS ROOM CAN BE CONVERTED TO A THIRD BEDROOM IF NEEDED.
CRMLS #Y707232
Feb 5, 2008
Sold
$415,000
$369/sq ft
Jan 17, 2008
Listing Removed
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Nov 7, 2007
Listed
$447,500
$398/sq ft
Home features 3bedrsm, 1.5 baths, 2 car detached garage with laundry area, long drive-way, front and back yard.
Public Records
Jul 20, 2006
Sold
$600,000
$534/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 22, 2005
Sold
$460,000
$409/sq ft
CRMLS #P112984
Feb 22, 1999
Sold
$166,000
$148/sq ft
Jan 2, 1999
Listed
$169,500
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 1989
Sold
$193,500
$172/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,943 (+19.9%)
$480,274 + $165,611
$645,885
2024
$6,623 (+3.5%)
$470,857 + $162,364
$633,221
2023
$6,396 (+5.3%)
$406,201 + $116,056
$522,257
2022
$6,072 (+2.2%)
$398,237 + $113,781
$512,018
2021
$5,940 (+1.6%)
$390,429 + $111,550
$501,979
2020
$5,849 (+1.1%)
$382,774 + $109,363
$492,137
2019
$5,786 (+2.8%)
$378,850 + $108,242
$487,092
2018
$5,630 (+1.8%)
$371,422 + $106,120
$477,542
2017
$5,533 (+1.3%)
$357,000 + $102,000
$459,000
2016
$5,463 (+11.9%)
$357,000 + $102,000
$459,000
2015
$4,881 (+4.0%)
$350,000 + $100,000
$450,000
2014
$4,693 (+25.4%)
$314,000 + $79,000
$393,000
2012
$3,743 (−9.7%)
$260,000 + $65,000
$325,000
2011
$4,143 (+21.1%)
$250,000 + $63,000
$313,000
2010
$3,422 (+1.6%)
$284,800 + $71,200
$356,000
2009
$3,369 (−46.5%)
$227,500 + $56,900
$284,400
2008
$6,300
$227,500 + $56,900
$284,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,360 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,124
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,124
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
6245007032
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
Aug 2, 2018 • Final
Residential combination
Plumbing
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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