12445 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 950 sqft
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 950 sqft

12445 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90242

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
950 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 12445 Paramount Blvd.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Situated 12 miles southeast of the Los Angeles Civic Center, Downey is only five miles from Orange County, and about 10 miles from the beautiful Pacific coastline. Conveniently located near several major freeways, the city is an ideal home base from which to take advantage of the business resources and hundreds of cultural and recreational activities in Southern California.
The location of this building is within the Downey Unified School District attending either Imperial Elementary, Stauffer (West) Middle, or Warren High.

Month to Month
12445 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90242 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 950 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $2,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 18, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,637/month.

Home Details for 12445 Paramount Blvd

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Month

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Disposal
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Covered Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 12445 Paramount Blvd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8041 Puritan St, Downey, CA
0.53
Multi-Family Home
$933,000
04/01/26
2
2
1,245 sqft
7713 Rundell St, Downey, CA
0.50
Apartment
$850,000
09/03/25
1
342 sqft
7033 Stewart And Gray Rd #50A, Downey, CA
1.36
Apartment
$450,000
05/08/26
2
2
1,075 sqft
9105 Margaret St, Downey, CA
1.68
Multi-Family Home
$1,050,000
04/07/26
2
1
644 sqft
14045 1/2 Anderson St, Paramount, CA
1.42
Apartment
$620,000
05/15/26
3
2.5
1,469 sqft
9335 Washburn Rd, Downey, CA
1.67
Apartment
$1,333,500
12/30/25
16
8
6,200 sqft
6382 Gage Ave #235, Bell Gardens, CA
3.26
Apartment
$2,400
10/28/25
2
2
821 sqft
6645 Orange Ave #C, Long Beach, CA
3.81
Apartment
$1,222,500
10/30/25
2
2
1,030 sqft
8748 Cedar St, Bellflower, CA
3.85
Apartment
$1,100,000
05/28/26
2
1.5
750 sqft
3523 Beechwood Ave, Lynwood, CA
3.26
Apartment
$950,000
02/13/26
9
6
4,366 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Around this home

What Locals Say about Downey

At least 1007 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "It is safe for teens yo walk or ride bike. It’s aver nice neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants."
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  • Dom_val2000
    "Saturday farmers market on La Reina and every third Thursday there is a night market near downtown Downey. "
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  • Amanda_marie31
    "People don’t pick up after their dogs. A lot of dogs running loose making it somewhat nerve wracking "
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  • Gc4xhyjhj8
    "It is a fairly safe place to walk around. Everything Is well maintained & everyone usually picks up after their dogs around here."
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  • Jaime Leiva
    "It’s a truly family neighborhood, safe and clean. People are friendly and courteous. The vibe is really good for walking at any time."
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  • Trulia User
    "I see dog walkers at all hours of the day…every day. This is a great neighborhood for digs & dig owners. "
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  • Herrerafrank00
    "More congested than 10 years ago. Loved here 35 years and traffic is getting worse. Freeways touch Downeys borders "
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  • Rtl.90241
    "Commute is very easy access to freeways and everything is just within minutes away. Roads are well maintained."
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  • Jenni SH
    "Very family oriented. People take walks in the evening. There’s a sense of community. There’s lots of shops, grocery stores, etc. it’s a very pleasant little hidden gem. One thing I wish, that all the little streets had sidewalks. "
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  • Camposanam73
    "Love Downey everything is convenient local malls stores and work is about 15 min away. Been on Downey over 13 years"
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  • Jenni SH
    "Downey is just a great city to call home. There’s lots of restaurants and shopping centers. There’s at least one farmers market on Lakewood and Firestone and many neighborhoods are great for trick or treating "
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  • Armando Gutierrez
    "They like it the place it’s beautiful and clam so they don’t main it people are nice and respectful "
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  • Mistermnn
    "Lots of dog poop on side walks and front yards because lots of dog owners don’t think they have to pick up after there dogs or there are some dog owners in the neighborhood that let their dogs run loose in the neighborhood and there dog poops on neighbors yards and they don’t pick it up. Other than that it’s good. "
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  • Herrerafrank00
    "Downey has everything you need, good schools, good food, friendly police department, community programs, only downside would be the traffic getting through the city during rush out, residents usually take the back streets."
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  • C B
    "Traffic in Downey is really bad. Can take 30 minutes to get from North Downey to South Downey. Lakewood and Telegraph are packed. But near freeways and that helps."
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  • Teresa
    "Apartments state Dog friendly, but state restrictions on weight which makes it hard to find an apartment within a neighborhood you wish to live in. "
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  • Monique M.
    "Downey is a dog friendly neighborhood. Some people post individual signs to keep dogs from pooping on their lawn but to each their own. "
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  • Melodygregorio
    "Movie nights, concerts in the park, ride and stride day, lots and lots of classes for adults, seniors, youth, and children etc. "
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  • Joc O
    "I grew up in Downey, and have lived here as an adult away from my childhood home but still enjoy living here. It’s close to Cerritos, Lakewood, Bellflower which I visit for different errands. I can drive 30-40 mins (depending on traffic, time of day,etc) to Huntington Beach or Santa Monica. "
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  • Darlena C. J.
    "There’s a lot of families, and the city is overall pretty safe to be in. The transportation system is all throughout the city. Make the move!"
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  • Jennylopwz1226
    "I drive to places. Everything is within a 5 minute drive. Close to freeways or sometimes walk to restaurants."
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  • Yreynaga974
    "Downey is a clean and safe area to grow up and live in. People are generally nice, responsible, respectable and caring human beings."
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  • Jennifer V.
    "I lived here for seven years now. It is a clean neighborhood with great schools. It is a safe and friendly town."
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  • Elizabeth D.
    "I have lived in downey for 24 years and I have always felt safe and I love my city. The local officials are always doing their best to take care of our city, local police department keeps us safe! "
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  • Anamaeespinoza
    "Good family ambiance and lots of good place to go. You can walk, bikes on the area too. Very friendly people "
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  • Wendy A.
    "I love it here. Never had an issue, lots of restaurants and parks. Clean and people are nice for the most part "
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  • Brojoehdz
    "New to the area so I’m not really familiar with what takes place around here. However, my neighbors have been friendly and welcoming to me and my family. I have zero complaints about my experience here. "
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  • Susan
    "ok, but increasing freeway traffic can be very challenging at times. I live 16 miles from home, on average that is a 30 minute commute which can turn into 60 minutes in days with freeway incidents. "
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  • Wendy A.
    "The schools are good and kids are often seen using their bikes up and down alone. Also there are a lot of parks and it’s just a very calm city with pretty quiet people that keep to themselves. They have programs for kids at parks and in the community to keep them busy and active. Does need like a Chuck E. Cheese type of establishment or a jumper place of some sort"
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  • Wendy A.
    "Concerts in the park, food festivals, day of dead festival, good restaurants. Overall a safe place to ride bikes, parks"
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  • Jenny M.
    "Safe city to raise your children in. I was born and raised and it is safe, lots of kids and great education "
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  • Vanessa
    "There is lots to do! From miniature golfing to movies to bowling. The city has lots of history and feels safe. "
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  • Mpmontiel0214
    "Clean, beautiful and peaceful place to live! Lovely and wonderful people. So traditional and quiet "
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  • Ashley P.
    "Very close to my job and surrounding places I normally visit. I really enjoy living in Downey CA. "
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  • Cristina Z.
    "Schools are good. Pretty safe to walk at night. I love it here. Been living here for 6 years now. I just wish it was less expensive "
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  • Marcia V.
    "Nice area to raise kids in.Everything is close by schools shopping center mall markets eateries etc.."
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  • Calleros1d
    "Many local churches with active goers. Farmers market every Saturday’s and people are constantly walking their pets or running themselves "
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  • Jose S.
    "I love the area. it is close to down town La, but still far enough away to have some nature around me."
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  • Esteban G.
    "Just keep an eye on your children, there have been many reports of kidnappings happening in the area. "
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  • Yaritzaduenas22
    "I lived in Downey for about 10 years I grew up here and I love the neighborhood and proper education I was given. I still live in Downey and have kids of my own and I don’t feel unsafe with my kids in Downey. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,195
Nov 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,195
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,250
May 2, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Apr 11, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,150

Frequently asked questions about 12445 Paramount Blvd

  • Is Downey a buyer's or seller's market?
    Downey is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Downey?
    Residents describe Downey, CA as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Downey, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 12445 Paramount Blvd?
    The closest schools to 12445 Paramount Blvd in Downey, CA are Imperial Elementary School (rated 7/10), Old River Elementary School (rated 6/10), Stauffer Middle School (rated 6/10).
  • Does 12445 Paramount Blvd have parking?
    Yes, 12445 Paramount Blvd in Downey, CA has on-site parking.

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