| Primary address | 540 West Cypress Street, Compton |
| Zip code | 90220 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Compton |
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| Sale date | 08/22/1989 |
| Sale price | $124,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $5,072 |
| Building sqft | 1,570 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.092 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1984 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Heating/AC | Central heating |
| Zoning district | Low Density Residential (RL) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Compton Unified School District |
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540 West Cypress Street, Compton, CA 90220 was built in 1984 and has a total of 1,570 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 540 West Cypress Street, Compton, CA 90220 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $263,387, the tax amount paid for 540 West Cypress Street, Compton, CA 90220 is $4,185.
When was 540 West Cypress Street, Compton, CA 90220 last sold and what was the last sale price?540 West Cypress Street, Compton, CA 90220 was last sold in 08/22/1989 for $124,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 540 West Cypress Street, Compton, CA 90220. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $4,185 |
| Current property tax | $5,072 |
| Market value | $263,387 |
| Tax per sqft | $3 |
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 | Register |
| 13251 | Compton Lights District #1 | Register |
| 13294 | Compton Municipal Water Dept | Register |
| 06201 | County Sanitation District #1 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 West Cypress 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 | $263,387 | 1.5891 | $4,185 | -0.06% |
| 2024-2025 | $258,231 | 1.6218 | $4,188 | +1.22% |
| 2023-2024 | $253,168 | 1.6343 | $4,138 | +6.66% |
| 2022-2023 | $248,205 | 1.5629 | $3,879 | -1.29% |
| 2021-2022 | $243,339 | 1.6152 | $3,930 | +1.96% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton STEP | NR | Public | K-12 | 17 | 0.19 |
| Mandela Childrens Learning Village | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Mandela Childrens Learning Village | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Mandela Education Institute | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Wilmington Cove Village Learning Center | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.30 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton STEP | NR | Public | K-12 | 17 | 0.19 |
| Mandela Childrens Learning Village | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Mandela Education Institute | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Wilmington Cove Village Learning Center | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.30 |
| St Timothys Episcopal School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 44 | 0.34 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton STEP | NR | Public | K-12 | 17 | 0.19 |
| Mandela Education Institute | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Wilmington Cove Village Learning Center | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.30 |
| New Berea Open School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 12 | 0.31 |
| Academie Bien Cultive (ABC) | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.56 |
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Here are the neighbors for 540 West Cypress Street, Compton.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 612 W Laurel St, Compton | 1,570 | 09/20/2024 | $715,000 |
| 619 W Gladys St, Compton | 1,570 | 03/21/2003 | |
| 538 W Cypress St, Compton | 1,398 | ||
| 620 W Laurel St, Compton | 1,034 | 10/08/2025 | |
| 600 W Laurel St, Compton | 823 | 02/28/2022 | |
| 613 W Gladys St, Compton | 1,398 | 04/20/1989 | $115,000 |
| 628 W Gladys St, Compton | 1,570 | 08/27/2003 | |
| 534 W Cypress St, Compton | 1,570 | ||
| 530 W Cypress St, Compton | 1,034 | 01/15/2026 | $775,000 |
| 616 W Laurel St, Compton | 1,570 | 01/10/2018 | $410,000 |
| 606 W Laurel St, Compton | 1,398 | 12/26/2003 | |
| 601 W Gladys St, Compton | 1,570 | 10/31/2001 | $180,001 |
| 526 W Cypress St, Compton | 1,570 | 03/04/2003 | |
| 513 W Cypress St, Compton | 1,398 | 12/11/2020 | $490,000 |
| 522 W Cypress St, Compton | 1,398 | 01/06/2020 | |
| 506 W Cypress St, Compton | 1,398 | 03/06/2006 | |
| 603 W Gladys St, Compton | 1,034 | 11/30/2021 | |
| 518 W Cypress St, Compton | 1,034 | 08/08/2023 | $581,000 |
| 514 W Cypress St, Compton | 1,570 | 02/13/2013 | |
| 510 W Cypress St, Compton | 823 | 11/09/2006 |