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1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 - Property report

Also known as: 1200 S Chester Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1947

Acreage

0.141

Sale price

$175,001

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1200 S Chester Ave
Compton, CA 90221
Zip code
90221
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Compton

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,120
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1947
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
10/24/2002
Sale price
$175,001
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,190
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (RL)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.141

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA

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

Sales history for 1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/24/2002 $175,001 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
04/05/2001 $150,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/11/2001 $131,001 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/02/2004 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
02/12/2004 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/24/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX
04/05/2001 Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
01/11/2001 Deed
(HUD - Grantor - Single parcel sale)
XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/29/2000 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX, X & X XXX XX
03/30/2000 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/02/1998 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
11/17/1997 Deed XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
08/15/1997 Deed XXXXXXXX XX, X & X XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1200 South Chester Avenue, 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
$4,190
Current property tax
$7,316
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$263,672
Land value
$146,150
Building value
$117,522

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $258,503 1.5891 $4,108 -0.06%
2024-2025 $253,435 1.6218 $4,110 +1.22%
2023-2024 $248,467 1.6343 $4,061 +6.66%
2022-2023 $243,596 1.5629 $3,807 -1.29%
2021-2022 $238,821 1.6152 $3,857 +1.96%
2020-2021 $236,373 1.600448 $3,783 +3.21%
2019-2020 $227,196 1.61331 $3,665 +1.67%
2018-2019 $222,742 1.6185 $3,605 +3.17%
2017-2018 $218,376 1.6002 $3,495 +1.82%
2016-2017 $214,095 1.603 $3,432 +5.03%

Special assessments & penalties for 1200 South Chester Avenue, 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
09627 Los Angeles County Energy Program Hero
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

Permit information for 1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
08/12/2019

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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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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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-8 580 0.19
United Faith Community NR Private K-3 0 0.44
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.44
New Beginnings Academy NR Private K-6 0 0.45
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.48
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.48
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.63
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School 5 Public K-8 595 0.86
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.87
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-8 580 0.19
Roosevelt Middle School NR Public 6-8 0 0.29
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.44
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.48
Christian New Life Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.50
Eko Multi-Purpose Center NR Private K-12 45 0.53
First Christian New Life Academy NR Private PK, K-8 45 0.54
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.63
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School 5 Public K-8 595 0.86
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.87
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Compton High School 4 Public 9-12 1,345 0.29
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.44
Eko Multi-Purpose Center NR Private K-12 45 0.53
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.63
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 0.87
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private 7-12 24 0.89
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private K-12 7 0.89
Epiphany Academy NR Private 9-12 14 0.90
Compton Unified Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.12

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

The development at 1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was built in 1947.

What is the total square footage of 1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 has a total of 1,120 square feet.

When was 1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 last sold and what was the sale price?

1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was last sold on 10/24/2002 for $175,001.

What is the assessed value of 1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 is currently assessed at $258,503.

What are the property taxes for 1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

The property taxes for 1200 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 total $4,107.

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