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639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 - Property report

Also known as: 639 W Arbutus St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1940

Acreage

0.132

Sale price

$158,001

General Information

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Address
Primary address
639 W Arbutus St
Compton, CA 90220
Zip code
90220
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Compton

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
941
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1940
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
07/21/2003
Sale price
$158,001
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,714
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (RL)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.132

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Compton Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/21/2003 $158,001 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
03/05/1999 $135,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/19/1999 $77,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/23/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/23/2020 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
06/01/2012 Modify Agreement XXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/07/2012 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/25/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/11/2011 Substitution Trustee XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
04/14/2011 Notice Default XXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/27/2006 Modify Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/02/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/21/2003 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$3,714
Current property tax
$4,523
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$233,695
Land value
$148,061
Building value
$85,634

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $229,113 1.5891 $3,641 -0.06%
2024-2025 $224,621 1.6218 $3,643 +1.22%
2023-2024 $220,218 1.6343 $3,599 +6.66%
2022-2023 $215,901 1.5629 $3,374 -1.31%
2021-2022 $211,668 1.6152 $3,419 +1.97%
2020-2021 $209,499 1.600448 $3,353 +3.21%
2019-2020 $201,366 1.61331 $3,249 +1.67%
2018-2019 $197,419 1.6185 $3,195 +3.17%
2017-2018 $193,549 1.6002 $3,097 +1.82%
2016-2017 $189,755 1.603 $3,042 +5.03%

Special assessments & penalties for 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA

Code Description Tax levied
06121 Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District
13251 Compton Lights District #1
13294 Compton Municipal Water Dept
06201 County Sanitation District #1
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31016 Mwd Water Standby Charge #6
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W

Permit information for 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA

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Compton residential market stats

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Median sale price

$615,000

1.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$492

-0.2% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Children R Us NR Private K-6 0 0.14
Dickison Elementary School 5 Public K-8 674 0.23
New Images Youth Foundation NR Private K-1 0 0.29
Academie Bien Cultive (ABC) NR Private K-12 0 0.36
Wilmington Cove Village Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.45
Washington Elementary School 6 Public K-8 261 0.49
Rosecrans Elementary School 5 Public K-8 478 0.53
St Timothy's Episcopal Day School NR Private PK-K 15 0.59
Tibby Elementary School 8 Public K-8 632 0.67
Laurel Street Elementary School 6 Public K-8 389 0.69
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Davis Middle School 6 Public 6-8 431 0.10
Dickison Elementary School 5 Public K-8 674 0.23
Academie Authentique School NR Private 6-12 0 0.36
Academie Bien Cultive (ABC) NR Private K-12 0 0.36
Wilmington Cove Village Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.45
Liberty Middle School NR Private 6-8 10 0.49
Washington Elementary School 6 Public K-8 261 0.49
Rosecrans Elementary School 5 Public K-8 478 0.53
St Timothys Episcopal School NR Private PK, K-8 44 0.60
Tibby Elementary School 8 Public K-8 632 0.67
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academie Authentique School NR Private 6-12 0 0.36
Academie Bien Cultive (ABC) NR Private K-12 0 0.36
Wilmington Cove Village Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.45
New Berea Open School NR Private 9-12 12 0.45
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.83
Mandela Education Institute NR Private K-12 0 0.96
Compton Adult NR Public 0 1.11
Compton Early College High 10 Public 9-12 567 1.12
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 1.16
Compton Virtual Academy NR Public K-12 4 1.45

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220?

The development at 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220?

639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 has a total of 941 square feet.

When was 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 last sold and what was the sale price?

639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 was last sold on 07/21/2003 for $158,001.

What is the assessed value of 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220?

639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 is currently assessed at $229,113.

What are the property taxes for 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220?

The property taxes for 639 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 total $3,640.

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