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1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 - Property report

Also known as: 1540 S Pearl Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1947

Acreage

0.157

Sale price

$650,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1540 S Pearl 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.
1,408
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1947
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
07/15/2026
Sale price
$650,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,697
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (RL)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.157

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA

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

Sales history for 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/15/2026 $650,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX; XXXXX, XXXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/15/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/15/2026 Deed XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
05/17/2023 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
11/09/2022 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/30/2018 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/04/2006 Affidavit Succession Interest XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
06/22/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/22/2005 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/19/2003 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX
01/10/2002 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX,XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1540 South Pearl 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
$11,697
Current property tax
$12,738
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$736,053
Land value
$552,040
Building value
$184,013

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $721,621 1.5891 $11,467 -0.06%
2024-2025 $707,472 1.6218 $11,474 +3.50%
2023-2024 $678,300 1.6343 $11,085 +161.59%
2022-2023 $271,141 1.5629 $4,238 -1.31%
2021-2022 $265,826 1.6152 $4,294 +1.98%
2020-2021 $263,101 1.600448 $4,211 -40.00%
2019-2020 $435,000 1.61331 $7,018 +74.89%
2018-2019 $247,929 1.6185 $4,013 +3.17%
2017-2018 $243,068 1.6002 $3,890 +1.82%
2016-2017 $238,303 1.603 $3,820 +5.03%

Special assessments & penalties for 1540 South Pearl 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
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 1540 South Pearl Avenue, 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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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 0.32
United Faith Community Day Care Center NR Private PK-2 19 0.49
United Faith Community Day Care Center NR Private PK-2 19 0.49
United Faith Community NR Private K-3 0 0.59
Christian New Life Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.63
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.63
King Elementary School 4 Public K-5 631 0.78
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School 5 Public K-8 595 0.92
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-8 580 0.32
Roosevelt Middle School NR Public 6-8 0 0.50
Christian New Life Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.63
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.63
First Christian New Life Academy NR Private PK, K-8 45 0.67
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.79
Eko Multi-Purpose Center NR Private K-12 45 0.85
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School 5 Public K-8 595 0.92
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.94
Kelly Elementary School 7 Public K-8 743 0.98
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Compton High School 4 Public 9-12 1,345 0.50
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.63
Eko Multi-Purpose Center NR Private K-12 45 0.85
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.94
Compton STEP NR Public K-12 17 1.05
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private K-12 7 1.16
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private 7-12 24 1.16
Epiphany Academy NR Private 9-12 14 1.16
Compton Unified Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 1.38

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Neighbors for 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA

1521 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1505 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1504 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1529 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1520 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1533 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1513 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1532 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1528 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1516 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1517 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1536 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1512 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1500 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1537 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1525 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1509 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1541 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1524 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1508 S Pearl Ave, Compton

Nearby ZIP codes for 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA

90061, Los Angeles County, CA 90242, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90280, Los Angeles County, CA 90706, Los Angeles County, CA 90723, Los Angeles County, CA 90747, Los Angeles County, CA 90755, Los Angeles County, CA 90805, Los Angeles County, CA 90810, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

The development at 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was built in 1947.

What is the total square footage of 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 has a total of 1,408 square feet.

When was 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 last sold and what was the sale price?

1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was last sold on 07/15/2026 for $650,000.

What is the assessed value of 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 is currently assessed at $721,621.

What are the property taxes for 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

The property taxes for 1540 South Pearl Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 total $11,467.

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