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242 East Johnson Street, Compton, CA 90220 Property Information

242 East Johnson Street, Compton, CA 90220 Property Information

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242 East Johnson Street, Compton, CA 90220
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Address

Primary address 242 East Johnson Street, Compton
Zip code 90220
County Los Angeles
Municipality Compton

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

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Sale date 02/20/2018
Sale price $660,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,426

Lot & Building Information for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

Building sqft 2,624
Total sqft 3,392
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.197
Buildings on lot 2
Units 4
Year built 1964
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
65 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
73 /100. Very Bikeable

Zoning district Parking/High Density Residential (PRH)
Weed hazard No
School district Compton Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

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About 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton, CA 90220?

242 East Johnson Street, Compton, CA 90220 was built in 1964 and has a total of 2,624 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 242 East Johnson Street, Compton, CA 90220 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $765,981, the tax amount paid for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton, CA 90220 is $12,172.

When was 242 East Johnson Street, Compton, CA 90220 last sold and what was the last sale price?

242 East Johnson Street, Compton, CA 90220 was last sold in 02/20/2018 for $660,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/20/2018 $660,000
02/11/2015 $325,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/20/2018 Trust Deed 03/01/2048
02/20/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
11/22/2016 Trust Deed 12/01/2046
03/29/2016 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
03/17/2016 Trust Deed 04/01/2046
02/11/2015 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
02/11/2015 Grant Deed
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Property Taxes for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,172
Current property tax $13,426
Market value $765,981
Tax per sqft $4

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Special Assessments And Penalties for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

Special Assessments

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

Code Description Tax levied
06121 Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District
13251 Compton Lights District #1
13280 Compton Sewer Use Fee
06201 County Sanitation District #1
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
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Assessment History for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 East Johnson 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 $765,981 1.5891 $12,172 -0.06%
2024-2025 $750,963 1.6218 $12,179 +1.22%
2023-2024 $736,239 1.6343 $12,032 +6.66%
2022-2023 $721,804 1.5629 $11,281 -1.30%
2021-2022 $707,652 1.6152 $11,430 +1.97%
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Permits for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

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Compton residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$615,000
1.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$492
-0.2% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% YoY

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Beginnings Academy NR Private K-6 0 0.46
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-8 580 0.51
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School 5 Public K-8 595 0.55
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.67
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.67
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-8 580 0.51
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School 5 Public K-8 595 0.55
Roosevelt Middle School NR Public 6-8 0 0.63
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.67
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.67
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Compton High School 4 Public 9-12 1,345 0.63
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.67
Eko Multi-Purpose Center NR Private K-12 45 0.71
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.78
Mandela Education Institute NR Private K-12 0 0.80
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Neighbors for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton

Here are the neighbors for 242 East Johnson Street, Compton.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1300 S Tamarind Ave, Compton 1,918 10/21/2022
235 E Bennett St, Compton 2,464 04/16/2025
231 E Bennett St, Compton 1,080 11/21/2006
238 E Johnson St, Compton 1,036 09/08/2014
239 E Bennett St, Compton 1,808 09/29/2023
222 E Johnson St, Compton 1,200 04/03/2006
1416 S Tamarind Ave, Compton 4,460 10/27/2023
1409 S Alameda St, Compton 6,853 01/25/2007
243 E Bennett St, Compton 758 04/30/2018
227 E Bennett St, Compton 1,667 01/25/2005
225 E Bennett St, Compton 3,834
220 E Johnson St, Compton 2,888 06/01/2007
210 E Johnson St, Compton 6,168 03/22/1988 $240,000
234 E Johnson St, Compton 598 06/25/2021
226 E Johnson St, Compton 1,092 12/01/2022
1401 S Alameda St, Compton 4,588 12/20/2019 $750,000
1419 S Alameda St, Compton 3,706 10/09/2001
230 E Johnson St, Compton 3,264 01/20/2006
214 E Johnson St, Compton 1,655 11/21/2023
1405 S Alameda St, Compton 3,100 07/01/2002 $194,001
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