$3,495 / Month

9497 Foster Rd

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Downey, CA 90242

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    3,154 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Soaking Tub
  • Central Air
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 1-Story Property
9497 Foster Rd
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About This Home

1 Month Lease, $3,495 deposit, Available Now

A rare opportunity to lease a truly one-of-a-kind home! This beautifully preserved farmhouse styled home has been painstakingly restored and thoughtfully upgraded to combine timeless character with modern conveniences. Situated on an expansive fenced corner lot in a desirable Downey neighborhood, the property features mature fruit trees, native California landscaping, a long driveway, a generous parking area, a large storage shed, and a charming front porch that perfectly complements the home’s classic farmhouse architecture. The main entrance opens to an inviting living room featuring soaring 10-foot ceilings, large windows, and beautiful engineered hardwood floors that create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The living room flows into a spacious dining room that may also serve as a sitting room or den and showcases period lighting, a brick-hearth fireplace, and built-in bookcases and shelving. The home includes two generously sized bedrooms and a large main bathroom with a separate soaking tub and shower. An impressive bonus room features beautiful solid-wood paneling, open-beamed ceilings, and several large windows, making it an ideal family room, den, home office, or creative space. The upgraded kitchen includes tiled countertops, ample cabinet space, a stove, refrigerator, and a large walk-in pantry. Additional amenities include air conditioning and window shades. Water, trash service, and gardening are included in the lease. This exceptional property is a historic charm, abundant outdoor space, and comfortable modern living in a prime Downey location. MLS# PW26181720

9497 Foster Rd is a house located in Los Angeles County and the 90242 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1916

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Soaking Tub 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Living Room with Fireplace 3,154 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,495 Available 8/19/26 Tax Lot 15 Tax Tract Number 22027 Assessor Parcel Number 6282002061 Rent includes gardener, trash collection, water

Lot Details

23,130 Sq Ft Lot No Common Walls Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Utilities

Central Air

Community Details

Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $3,495

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal

Lease Options

  • Monthly

Contact

  • Listed by David Haas | Ernst & Haas Mngmnt Co., Inc.
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    California Regional Multiple Listing Service
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Downey

Welcome to Downey, a historic Los Angeles County community 13 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city offers various housing options from single-family homes to modern apartment communities. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,704 per month and two-bedroom units at $2,095. The downtown district features the Downey Theatre and local dining establishments, while north Downey is recognized for its established neighborhoods near Stonewood Center mall.

The Columbia Memorial Space Center celebrates Downey's aerospace history as the birthplace of the Apollo space program. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at Dennis the Menace Park and Furman Park. The city is home to the original McDonald's restaurant, a historic landmark complete with a museum showcasing the chain's beginnings. Community events throughout the year include the Downey Street Faire and summer concerts in the park.

Learn more about living in Downey 
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fireplace
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Drive: 14 min 6.7 mi
Drive: 14 min 7.7 mi
Drive: 14 min 8.2 mi
9497 Foster Rd is within 9 minutes or 3.9 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near Long Beach City Coll. and El Camino College, Compton.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Downey include Lakewood Station, located 1.2 miles from 9497 Foster Rd. 9497 Foster Rd is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 9.7 miles or 18 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 18.6 miles or 24 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 8 min 6.0 mi
Drive: 12 min 6.6 mi
Drive: 15 min 7.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 9 min 4.6 mi
Drive: 13 min 7.2 mi
Drive: 15 min 8.5 mi
Drive: 17 min 9.8 mi
Drive: 25 min 18.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
Drive: 18 min 9.7 mi
Los Angeles International
Drive: 24 min 18.6 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
72 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 9497 Foster Rd.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
9497 Foster Rd has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
Drive: 13 min 7.0 mi
Pio Pico State Historic Park
Drive: 11 min 7.8 mi
Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
Drive: 12 min 8.5 mi
Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
Drive: 13 min 9.0 mi
El Dorado Nature Center
Drive: 14 min 9.6 mi
9497 Foster Rd has 5 parks within 9.6 miles, including Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary, Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, and Pio Pico State Historic Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
9497 Foster Rd has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey which is 0.6 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 22 min 14.0 mi
Drive: 21 min 17.0 mi
Drive: 32 min 18.8 mi
9497 Foster Rd has 3 military bases within 18.8 miles, the nearest is Los Alamitos Army Airfield which is 14.0 miles away and a 22 minute drive.

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