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1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 Property Information

1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton
Zip code 90221
County Los Angeles
Municipality Compton

Sales & Tax Overview for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton

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Sale date 10/10/2012
Sale price $180,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,418

Lot & Building Information for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton

Building sqft 1,118
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.141 i
Units 1
Year built 1947
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 Low Density Residential (RL)
Weed hazard No
School district Compton Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton

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About 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was built in 1947 and has a total of 1,118 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $364,159, the tax amount paid for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 is $5,786.

When was 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 last sold?

1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was last sold in 10/16/2025.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/10/2012 $180,000

Title Documents for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/16/2025 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
11/01/2055
10/16/2025 Grant Deed
01/24/2025 Affidavit Succession Interest
(File correction)
02/02/2023 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/02/2023 Interspousal Deed
10/10/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/10/2012 Quitclaim Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,787
Current property tax $6,418
Market value $364,159
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1208 South Chester Avenue, 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
13280 Compton Sewer Use Fee
06201 County Sanitation District #1
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District

Assessment History for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1208 South Chester Avenue, 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 $364,159 1.5891 $5,787 +594.66%
2024-2025 $51,366 1.6218 $833 +1.22%
2023-2024 $50,359 1.6343 $823 +6.66%
2022-2023 $49,372 1.5629 $772 -1.33%
2021-2022 $48,405 1.6152 $782 +1.99%

Permits for 1208 South Chester Avenue, 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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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 to school (mi)
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-8 580 0.19
United Faith Community NR Private K-3 0 0.45
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.46
New Beginnings Academy NR Private K-6 0 0.47
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.50

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-8 580 0.19
Roosevelt Middle School NR Public 6-8 0 0.30
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.46
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.50
Christian New Life Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.51

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Compton High School 4 Public 9-12 1,345 0.30
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.46
Eko Multi-Purpose Center NR Private K-12 45 0.56
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.65
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.87

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Neighbors for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton

Here are the neighbors for 1208 South Chester Avenue, Compton.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1116 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,492 02/05/2014
1100 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,578 04/30/1997
942 S Santa Fe Ave, Compton 12,000 09/19/2022 $7,325,000
1108 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,148
1020 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,118 05/04/2020
1230 S Santa Fe Ave, Compton 14,560 10/28/2005
1112 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,692 04/13/2007
1220 S Chester Ave, Compton 2,783 07/22/2020
1216 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,158 07/26/2001 $145,001
1104 S Santa Fe Ave, Compton 7,800 09/23/2025
1104 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,118 07/25/2023 $620,000
1016 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,807 05/25/2018 $480,000
901 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,458 10/22/2021
1200 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,120 12/02/2004
1024 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,148 03/01/1989 $105,000
1200 S Santa Fe Ave, Compton 06/11/2024 $5,800,000
1136 S Santa Fe Ave, Compton 4,800 06/11/2024 $5,800,000
1204 S Chester Ave, Compton 2,794 02/06/2012 $289,000
1212 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,148 09/09/2019
1238 S Santa Fe Ave, Compton 3,240 06/11/2020 $650,000

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