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Spruce Tree Apartments
12617-12629 Columbia Way,
Downey,
CA
90242
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About Spruce Tree Apartments
Spruce Tree Apartments is ready to be your home. Located at 12617-12629 Clark Ave in Downey, this community is an ideal place for residents. Schedule a time to see the available floorplan options. You'll experience a great selection of amenities at this community. Some of these include: smoke free options, convenient on-site parking options, and high-speed internet access. Find your new home at Spruce Tree Apartments. Contact or drop by to find out the availability today.
Spruce Tree Apartments is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90242 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downey Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Oven
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Oven
- Range
12617-12629 Columbia Way,
Downey,
CA
90242
Southeast Los Angeles is directly south of the Fashion District and east of the University of Southern California (USC). This large neighborhood is minutes from downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills, with easy access to the 110 Freeway. This great location places you near sunny beaches, nature trails, and a bevy of leading employers. Students can access both USC and California State University Long Beach from their Southeast LA apartment.
This densely populated, diverse neighborhood features everything from food trucks and corner markets to wide sidewalks and residential areas filled with bungalows, ranch, and Spanish Colonial architecture. Southeast LA features palm trees and mountain views, tampered with gritty undertones to give it a cool, funky vibe.
As for outdoor fun, take your pick between Catalina Island, Venus Beach, or the Santa Monica Pier. Nearby, you’ll find more sunny beaches like White Point, Cabrillo, and Long Beach.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Southeast Los Angeles | Downey, CA | |
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| Studio | - | $1,259 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,133 | $1,742 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,221 | $2,226 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,289 | $2,858 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.8 mi |
Spruce Tree Apartments is within 9 minutes or 4.9 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near Long Beach City Coll. and El Camino College, Compton.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private High School
Grades 9-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Downey include Lakewood Station, located 0.5 mile from Spruce Tree Apartments. Spruce Tree Apartments is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 9.2 miles or 18 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 17.7 miles or 23 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 5.1 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.6 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.8 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.9 mi |
| Drive: | 24 min | 18.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.2 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 23 min | 17.7 mi |
Walkability Near Spruce Tree Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Spruce Tree Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
Spruce Tree Apartments 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 | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.0 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.6 mi |
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 7.9 mi |
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.1 mi |
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El Dorado Nature Center
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Drive: | 14 min | 10.5 mi |
Spruce Tree Apartments has 5 parks within 10.5 miles, including Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary, and Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
Spruce Tree Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey which is 0.3 mile away and a 6 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 14.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 18.4 mi |
Spruce Tree Apartments is 14.9 miles from Los Alamitos Army Airfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Long Beach Naval Station.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
12617-12629 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242