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940 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 Property Information

940 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton
Zip code 90220
County Los Angeles
Municipality Compton

Sales & Tax Overview for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

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Sale date 12/18/2015
Sale price $322,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $7,147

Lot & Building Information for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

Building sqft 1,046
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.115 i
Units 1
Year built 1944
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Medium Density Residential (RM)
Weed hazard No
School district Compton Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

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About 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220?

940 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 was built in 1944 and has a total of 1,046 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $389,401, the tax amount paid for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 is $6,187.

When was 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 last sold and what was the last sale price?

940 West Arbutus Street, Compton, CA 90220 was last sold in 12/18/2015 for $322,500.

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Past Sales & Property History for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/18/2015 $322,500

Title Documents for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/30/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
12/18/2015 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
01/01/2046
12/18/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/10/2015 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
09/10/2015 Affidavit Succession Interest
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/10/2015 Power Attorney
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Property Taxes for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,188
Current property tax $7,147
Market value $389,401
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
06121 Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District
13251 Compton Lights District #1
13294 Compton Municipal Water Dept
13280 Compton Sewer Use Fee
06201 County Sanitation District #1

Assessment History for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $389,401 1.5891 $6,188 -0.06%
2024-2025 $381,766 1.6218 $6,191 +1.22%
2023-2024 $374,281 1.6343 $6,117 +6.66%
2022-2023 $366,943 1.5629 $5,735 -1.31%
2021-2022 $359,749 1.6152 $5,811 +1.97%

Permits for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

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Compton residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$620,000
3.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$489
-2.6% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Children R Us NR Private K-6 0 0.22
Tibby Elementary School 8 Public K-8 632 0.33
New Images Youth Foundation NR Private K-1 0 0.43
Laurel Street Elementary School 6 Public K-8 389 0.45
Washington Elementary School 6 Public K-8 261 0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Liberty Middle School NR Private 6-8 10 0.23
Tibby Elementary School 8 Public K-8 632 0.33
Davis Middle School 6 Public 6-8 431 0.40
Laurel Street Elementary School 6 Public K-8 389 0.45
Washington Elementary School 6 Public K-8 261 0.49

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
New Berea Open School NR Private 9-12 12 0.55
Wilmington Cove Village Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.57
Academie Authentique School NR Private 6-12 0 0.69
Academie Bien Cultive (ABC) NR Private K-12 0 0.69
Compton Adult NR Public 0 0.76

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Neighbors for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton

Here are the neighbors for 940 West Arbutus Street, Compton.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
941 W Brazil St, Compton 2,270 05/18/2018
917 W Brazil St, Compton 982 04/11/2018
906 W Arbutus St, Compton 660 03/19/2012 $142,000
900 W Arbutus St, Compton 748 07/15/2019
918 W Arbutus St, Compton 1,043 04/28/1992 $120,000
914 W Arbutus St, Compton 1,043 01/28/2021
910 W Arbutus St, Compton 1,080 10/19/2017 $390,000
949 W Brazil St, Compton 1,122 10/08/2015 $289,000
931 W Brazil St, Compton 1,137 07/31/2009
930 W Arbutus St, Compton 1,043
944 W Arbutus St, Compton 1,267
925 W Brazil St, Compton 1,380 06/06/2019
936 W Arbutus St, Compton 814 07/06/2022 $395,000
948 W Arbutus St, Compton 1,014 01/30/2026
939 W Brazil St, Compton 2,191 10/23/2006
933 W Brazil St, Compton 1,070 10/21/2025
921 W Brazil St, Compton 1,510 06/28/2013 $16,692,000
926 W Arbutus St, Compton 1,043 06/07/2021
922 W Arbutus St, Compton 1,071 10/28/2024
903 W Palmer St, Compton 1,017 06/27/2011

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