Welcome to 12045 Rives Avenue, a unique opportunity offering two vacant residences with exceptional flexibility and potential. The beautifully maintained property features a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and over 2100+ sqft of combined living space, blending timeless architectural character with comfortable everyday living. Natural light fills the interiors, highlighting hardwood floors and elegant coved ceilings. A spacious living room flows into the adjacent dining area, while the generously sized kitchen features a charming breakfast nook and ample opportunity to personalize the space. Complementing the 3-bedroom main residence is a permitted, detached 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ADU, offering privacy and versatility for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. The ADU features shaker-style kitchen cabinetry, updated bathrooms, recessed lighting, and dual-pane windows. Both residences offer dedicated washer and dryer areas, along with separate electric and gas meters, while the ADU additionally features a submeter. A long driveway provides ample parking, and the generous outdoor space offers plenty of room for entertaining, gatherings, or creating your own private retreat. With both units DELIVERED VACANT, the property presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-user, multi-generational household, or investor looking for flexibility and income potential. Conveniently located near dining, parks, recreation, and the 5, 710, and 605 freeways, with Downey Landing and The Promenade at Downey just minutes away. Located within the highly regarded Downey Unified School District, this versatile property offers the opportunity to enjoy two separate residences and endless possibilities in an established Downey community.
Property Details
Price:
$1,299,000
MLS #:
26874545
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
d3southwestdowneysoffirestonewofdowney
Listed Date:
Aug 20, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,186
Total Sq Ft:
2,186
Lot Size:
6,432 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1931
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Schools
School District:
Downey Unified
Interior
Appliances
DW, MW, RA
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
Flooring
TILE, WOOD
Heating
WL
Levels
A
Exterior
Architectural Style
CNT
Common Walls
NCW
Direction Faces
E
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Spa Features
NO
View
NO
Financial
Map
Community
- Address12045 Rives AV Downey CA
- CityDowney
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90242
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Downey as of Aug 24, 2026
113
Single Family Listed
71
Avg DOM
469
Avg $ / SqFt
$969,760
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 12045 Rives AV Downey CA is a Single Family for sale in Downey, CA, 90242. It is listed for $1,299,000 and features 5 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 2,186 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1931. The current price per square foot is $594. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Downey is $469. The average listing price for Single Family in Downey is $969,760.
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