Presenting 12343 Rives Avenue, TWO HOMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE. This Downey located spectacular is a beautifully appointed three bedroom, one bath home, featuring a detached two car garage, with a large front and rear yard for all of your entertaining needs. You’ll love the detached, additional dwelling unit (ADU) that sits along the very rear portion of the property with a private entrance, private storage and laundry, and private yard space. This beautiful ADU provides a perfect space for your college age adult, in-laws, or a rental to help off-set your mortgage. This home presents spacious with its open living room featuring a warm fireplace for a fun family gathering place or romantic evenings. The galley kitchen is a great space for the family cook. It is open and updated with black granite counter tops, and ample updated cabinetry, with space for eat-in table and chairs. The kitchen also includes a four burner gas stove and microwave. (The refrigerator does not convey). After cooking, you’ll appreciate the formal dining room located just off the kitchen to provide a convenient transition to dining and living room entertaining. The bedrooms are all spacious. The large 6,347 lot provides for an excellent California living space. Hurry, this gem of a home is sure to go fast. The house and ADU electricity and water are on separate meters with permits. The ADU is permitted as well.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
6,347 sq ftLot Size
$651Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lasonia Stewart Brown•DRE #01291248• R Stewart Realty
Contact: 619-823-7998
Bought with Hugo Avalos•DRE #02133697• Real Broker
This Property is a great investor fixer opportunity. It has a lot of potential and needs TLC. Property displays a front yard and back yard with many trees. The property has lots of parking space, up front and rear, including a detached 2 car garage. The interior of the home has new floors, 3 BEDROOMS, and 1 BATH. This property also includes a 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house at the rear of property. Buyer to do their own due diligence and their own visual inspections. Perfect flip opportunity, call Listing Agent for more details. The very motivated Seller is willing to negotiate price. Please send your best and highest offer. Call listing agent as soon as possible. Several cosmetic repairs are needed. Property will be sold in its current and present "AS IS" condition. Seller will not make any repairs. Any request for repairs will be declined. Again, property will be sold "As Is. "
CRMLS #Y1204835
Jul 10, 2013
Sold
$290,000
$196/sq ft
Apr 4, 2013
Pending
—
Oct 31, 2012
Sold
$290,000
$196/sq ft
Sep 13, 2012
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2012
Listed
$265,000
$179/sq ft
CRMLS #Y1107154
Sep 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Dec 1, 2011
Listed
$275,000
$186/sq ft
CRMLS #R1101060
Nov 29, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 10, 2011
Listed
$275,000
$186/sq ft
CRMLS #Y45469
Feb 14, 2005
Sold
$509,000
$345/sq ft
Dec 3, 2004
Listed
$519,000
$351/sq ft
CRMLS #S352377
Jul 13, 2004
Sold
$419,000
$284/sq ft
May 14, 2004
Listed
$419,000
$284/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,976 (+7.0%)
$600,000 + $250,000
$850,000
2024
$8,391 (+3.6%)
$404,647 + $267,940
$672,587
2023
$8,103 (+5.3%)
$396,713 + $262,687
$659,400
2022
$7,693 (+2.1%)
$388,935 + $257,537
$646,472
2021
$7,535 (+0.2%)
$381,309 + $252,488
$633,797
2020
$7,524 (+20.5%)
$373,833 + $247,538
$621,371
2019
$6,242 (−2.6%)
$377,400 + $249,900
$627,300
2018
$6,407 (+5.7%)
$310,000 + $200,000
$510,000
2017
$6,060 (+19.3%)
$365,300 + $132,700
$498,000
2016
$5,078
$365,300 + $132,700
$498,000
2015
$5,078 (+12.0%)
$300,800 + $109,300
$410,100
2014
$4,535 (+30.6%)
$278,000 + $101,000
$379,000
2012
$3,472 (+1.9%)
$249,700 + $90,500
$340,200
2011
$3,407 (−1.7%)
$211,800 + $76,800
$288,600
2010
$3,467 (+1.6%)
$211,800 + $76,800
$288,600
2009
$3,413 (−32.1%)
$211,800 + $76,800
$288,600
2008
$5,030
$211,800 + $76,800
$288,600
Tax history for 12343 Rives Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,976 (+7.0%)
$600,000 + $250,000
$850,000
2024
$8,391 (+3.6%)
$404,647 + $267,940
$672,587
2023
$8,103 (+5.3%)
$396,713 + $262,687
$659,400
2022
$7,693 (+2.1%)
$388,935 + $257,537
$646,472
2021
$7,535 (+0.2%)
$381,309 + $252,488
$633,797
2020
$7,524 (+20.5%)
$373,833 + $247,538
$621,371
2019
$6,242 (−2.6%)
$377,400 + $249,900
$627,300
2018
$6,407 (+5.7%)
$310,000 + $200,000
$510,000
2017
$6,060 (+19.3%)
$365,300 + $132,700
$498,000
2016
$5,078
$365,300 + $132,700
$498,000
2015
$5,078 (+12.0%)
$300,800 + $109,300
$410,100
2014
$4,535 (+30.6%)
$278,000 + $101,000
$379,000
2012
$3,472 (+1.9%)
$249,700 + $90,500
$340,200
2011
$3,407 (−1.7%)
$211,800 + $76,800
$288,600
2010
$3,467 (+1.6%)
$211,800 + $76,800
$288,600
2009
$3,413 (−32.1%)
$211,800 + $76,800
$288,600
2008
$5,030
$211,800 + $76,800
$288,600
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,347 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,077
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
6245007003
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
Dec 23, 2025 • Final
Residential plumbing
Replace a sewer connection.
Plumbing
Sep 25, 2020 • Final
Residential combination
Addition
ADU
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, Driveway - Concrete, Garage, Garage - Single Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage, Outside, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range/Stove Hood, Tankless Water Heater
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Shower, Granite Counters, Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Gas
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Sliding Glass Door(s)
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front door
Granite Counters, Unfurnished
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Security Features: Smoke Detector
Window Features: Blinds, Screens
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Asphalt
Other Structures: Guest House Detached
Fencing: Blockwall, Excellent Condition
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Plaster
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters, Sump Pump
Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Property Information
Total # of Units: 2
Accessibility Features: None
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 6245007003
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: Yes
# of Property ADU: 1
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: Standard
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Storm Drains, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
High School: Downey
High School District: Downey Unified
High School 2: DOWNEY
Location Information
Latitude: 33.93025400
Longitude: -118.15364000
Directions: Imperial Hwy to Rives Ave
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: DOR105
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,077
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,347 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 6245007003
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Kitchen refrigerator
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 619-823-7998
Days Active in MLS: 54
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 54
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Lasonia
List Agent Last Name: Stewart Brown
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: R Stewart Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Hugo
Buyer Agent Last Name: Avalos
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Real Broker
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Schools
Old River Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Stauffer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Warren High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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