$1,289,000
12268 Samoline Ave, Downey, CA 90242

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully upgraded, custom-built pool home in the heart of Downey—a proud winner of the City of Downey Beautification Award! Set on a spacious 8,000+ sqft lot, this meticulously maintained property greets you with exceptional curb appeal, professional landscaping, and a wide front porch perfect for relaxing among fragrant flowers. Recently painted inside and out, the nearly 2,200 sqft interior features a seamless blend of original and new hardwood flooring, porcelain tile, and exquisite custom woodwork throughout. The updated kitchen boasts custom oak cabinetry with pantry, blue pearl granite countertops, full backsplash, peninsula seating, Kohler fixtures, and a vintage Thermador electric stove, oven, and broiler in perfect condition. This home includes four spacious bedrooms—three with custom ceiling fans and one with porcelain tile, marble accents, recessed and pendant lighting—and two fully remodeled bathrooms with designer Kohler fixtures, marble and porcelain finishes, cast iron tub, custom double vanity, and elegant lighting. The formal dining room, large living room with marble wood-burning fireplace, and step-down den with a second fireplace and pool views create inviting spaces for entertaining and comfort. Additional highlights include new double-pane windows with plantation shutters, whole house fan, attic cooling system, separate laundry room, and hallway with French doors. The oversized detached double garage, with a new roof and air vent, offers potential for an ADU, while the covered carport features a professional-grade hoist for car enthusiasts. There’s also ample RV/boat parking with a 250V hookup and a long driveway that accommodates up to 10 vehicles. The private backyard oasis includes a sparkling exercise pool and a fully powered tiki house, making it ideal for summer gatherings. Centrally located near top-rated schools, parks, shopping, golf courses, and freeways, this luxurious, move-in-ready home offers unmatched comfort, character, and income potential!


4 bed
2 bath
2,137 sqft
0.19 acres
Single fam
Built 1941
2 car
Fireplace
Private pool
Your payment
$4,454/mo at 4%
You save $1,552/year compared to a new mortgage.

FHA loan: $344,596 at 4%
Gap loan: $0
Payment details
Home price
$1,289,000

Down payment
$944,403

Total loan (4%)
$344,596
FHA loan (4%)
$344,596
Gap loan (7.13%)
$0

Term
18 yrs 8 mo

Tax rate

× $1,289,000 = $17,659/yr

Premium

Include loan insurance
Usually required for down payments under 20%
Fees
Water/sewer
Electricity
Internet
Gas
Neighborhood
FAQ

Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.

To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

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Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.

When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Apr 01, 2026 09:09 am
Listing agent: Aaron Arreola (310) 756-8262
Listing provided courtesy of: Real Brokerage Technologies, (916) 848-7554
Details provided by CRMLS and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #PW26067327
Payment calculations are estimates and exact amounts will be confirmed by your agent.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of Apr 09 2026 - 08:59 and/or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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