Downey · City Guide
Downey Homes for Sale
Downey is home to the Columbia Memorial Space Center and the oldest operating McDonalds restaurant. The Metro C Line stops at Lakewood Boulevard.
Where Downey Fits
The I-5, I-105, and I-605 freeways all serve the city, and the Metro C Line stops at Lakewood Boulevard. Downey borders Norwalk, Bellflower, Pico Rivera, and South Gate. Nearby cities include Bell Gardens, Paramount, and Norwalk. Our La Mirada office is about 7.0 miles from Downey as the crow flies. It’s part of the Southeast LA County (Gateway Cities) area of Los Angeles County; see our Los Angeles County real estate guide.
Homes in Downey: What to Expect
Downey is mostly single-family neighborhoods built from the postwar decades onward, with ranch-style and two-story tract homes, cul-de-sacs, and some townhome and condo communities. Floor plans often repeat within a tract, which helps us compare a home to truly similar recent sales.
Buying in Downey
The I-5, I-105 and I-605 all serve the city, and Downey borders Norwalk, Bellflower, Pico Rivera and South Gate. Before you tour, we help you map out a budget that includes taxes, insurance and any HOA dues, then we compare each Downey home against recent nearby sales. See the latest Downey listings on this page.
Selling in Downey
Downey is mostly single-family homes from the 1940s through the 1960s, with condos and some larger custom homes, so the street and the scope of updates matter. From pricing and prep to offers, inspections and escrow, we handle each step and keep you updated along the way. Request a free Downey home value.
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Downey Real Estate FAQs
Where is Downey, and what is nearby?
Downey is home to the Columbia Memorial Space Center and the oldest operating McDonald’s restaurant. The I-5, I-105, and I-605 freeways all serve the city, and the Metro C Line stops at Lakewood Boulevard.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Downey?
Downey is mostly single-family neighborhoods built from the postwar decades onward, with ranch-style and two-story tract homes, cul-de-sacs, and some townhome and condo communities. Floor plans often repeat within a tract, which helps us compare a home to truly similar recent sales.
Talk With Jay About Downey
Call Jay at (949) 822-8702 to talk about your Downey plans, with no obligation.
Jay Romero, Broker, DRE 01343079 | Miamar Realty | Call (949) 822-8702
Miamar Realty | Corporate DRE #02192235 | 14241 Firestone Blvd #400, La Mirada, CA 90638 | Equal Housing Opportunity.
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