Downey Neighborhood
North Downey
Home to the Rancho Santa Gertrudes tract, one of the city’s most established residential areas, known for mid-century ranch homes on large lots.
North Downey includes the area historically known for the Rancho Santa Gertrudes tract, developed on former elementary school grounds and known for larger lots (a minimum of 10,000 square feet) and mid-century ranch-style architecture. It’s one of the more established, sought-after residential pockets in the city.
Given the concentration of mid-century construction in this part of Downey, original or once-recovered flat and low-slope roof sections — garages, additions, patio covers — are common on properties here, consistent with the broader pattern across the city’s 1940s-60s housing stock.
Common Questions
Is North Downey part of your standard service area?
Yes, covered primarily under ZIP code 90240.
Are North Downey homes more likely to have original flat roof sections?
Given the concentration of mid-century construction in this area, yes — it’s common to find original or once-recovered flat-roof sections on garages and additions here.
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