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551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220 - Property report

Also known as: 551 W Palm St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1942

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$270,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
551 W Palm 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.
1,314
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1942
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
02/04/2008
Sale price
$270,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,863
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Medium Density Residential (RM)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.12

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA

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

Sales history for 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/04/2008 $270,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
04/27/2006 $370,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
11/14/2003 $160,001 XXXXXXX,XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/25/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXX-XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/20/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXX-XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/20/2016 Corrective Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX-XXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX-XXXX XXXXX X
09/20/2016 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX-XXXX XXXXX X
03/25/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXXX-XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
03/25/2013 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX-XXXX XXXXX
02/04/2008 Deed XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/05/2007 Trustees Deed XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/02/2007
04/28/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 551 West Palm 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
$5,863
Current property tax
$6,766
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$368,958
Land value
$315,673
Building value
$53,285

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $361,725 1.5891 $5,748 -0.06%
2024-2025 $354,633 1.6218 $5,751 +1.22%
2023-2024 $347,680 1.6343 $5,682 +6.66%
2022-2023 $340,864 1.5629 $5,327 -1.31%
2021-2022 $334,181 1.6152 $5,398 +1.97%
2020-2021 $330,754 1.600448 $5,294 +3.21%
2019-2020 $317,913 1.61331 $5,129 +1.67%
2018-2019 $311,680 1.6185 $5,045 +3.17%
2017-2018 $305,570 1.6002 $4,890 +1.82%
2016-2017 $299,579 1.603 $4,802 +10.68%

Special assessments & penalties for 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA

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
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
Permits

Permit information for 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA

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Neighborhood

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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wilmington Cove Village Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.20
Academie Bien Cultive (ABC) NR Private K-12 0 0.24
St Timothy's Episcopal Day School NR Private PK-K 15 0.31
St Timothy's Episcopal Day School NR Private PK-K 15 0.31
St Timothys Episcopal School NR Private PK, K-8 44 0.33
Dickison Elementary School 5 Public K-8 674 0.46
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.52
Rosecrans Elementary School 5 Public K-8 478 0.67
Laurel Street Elementary School 6 Public K-8 389 0.68
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wilmington Cove Village Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.20
Academie Authentique School NR Private 6-12 0 0.24
Academie Bien Cultive (ABC) NR Private K-12 0 0.24
St Timothys Episcopal School NR Private PK, K-8 44 0.33
Davis Middle School 6 Public 6-8 431 0.39
Dickison Elementary School 5 Public K-8 674 0.46
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.52
Liberty Middle School NR Private 6-8 10 0.56
Rosecrans Elementary School 5 Public K-8 478 0.67
Laurel Street Elementary School 6 Public K-8 389 0.68
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wilmington Cove Village Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.20
New Berea Open School NR Private 9-12 12 0.21
Academie Authentique School NR Private 6-12 0 0.24
Academie Bien Cultive (ABC) NR Private K-12 0 0.24
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.52
Mandela Education Institute NR Private K-12 0 0.66
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.98
Compton Adult NR Public 0 1.25
Compton Virtual Academy NR Public K-12 4 1.33
Compton Community Day High School NR Public 9-12 0 1.33

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Neighbors for 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA

200 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 222 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 126 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 106 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 559 W Palm St, Compton 114 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 532 W Laurel St, Compton 220 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 253 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 544 W Palm St, Compton 120 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 550 W Palm St, Compton 540 W Palm St, Compton 555 W Palm St, Compton 225 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 210 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 226 S Matthisen Ave, Compton 568 W Compton Blvd, Compton 249 S Matthisen Ave, Compton

Nearby ZIP codes for 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA

90061, Los Angeles County, CA 90221, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90280, Los Angeles County, CA 90501, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA 90723, Los Angeles County, CA 90747, Los Angeles County, CA 90805, Los Angeles County, CA 90810, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220?

The development at 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220 was built in 1942.

What is the total square footage of 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220?

551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220 has a total of 1,314 square feet.

When was 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220 last sold and what was the sale price?

551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220 was last sold on 02/04/2008 for $270,000.

What is the assessed value of 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220?

551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220 is currently assessed at $361,725.

What are the property taxes for 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220?

The property taxes for 551 West Palm Street, Compton, CA 90220 total $5,748.

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