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420 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 Property Information

420 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton
Zip code 90221
County Los Angeles
Municipality Compton

Sales & Tax Overview for 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton

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Sale date 06/01/2011
Sale price $225,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,645

Lot & Building Information for 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton

Building sqft 1,024
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.163 i
Units 1
Year built 1940
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
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 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton

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About 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

420 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was built in 1940 and has a total of 1,024 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $294,016, the tax amount paid for 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 is $4,672.

When was 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

420 South Chester Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was last sold in 06/01/2011 for $225,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/01/2011 $225,000
05/17/1999 $119,000
11/25/1997 $138,229
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/08/2025 Trust Deed
07/26/2021 Trust Deed
07/26/2021 Cancellation Notice
07/26/2021 Termination Financing Statement
11/01/2012 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
11/01/2042
06/01/2011 Trust Deed
06/01/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/07/2011 Deed
10/30/2009 Trustees Deed
10/30/2009 Assignment Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,672
Current property tax $5,645
Market value $294,016
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 420 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
13294 Compton Municipal Water Dept
13280 Compton Sewer Use Fee
06201 County Sanitation District #1

Assessment History for 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 420 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 $294,016 1.5891 $4,672 -0.06%
2024-2025 $288,252 1.6218 $4,675 +1.22%
2023-2024 $282,601 1.6343 $4,619 +6.66%
2022-2023 $277,061 1.5629 $4,330 -1.30%
2021-2022 $271,629 1.6152 $4,387 +1.96%

Permits for 420 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)
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.07
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.07
Eko Multi-Purpose Center NR Private K-12 45 0.13
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.19
New Beginnings Academy NR Private K-6 0 0.38

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Christian Foundation Nursery School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.07
Eko Multi-Purpose Center NR Private K-12 45 0.13
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.19
Roosevelt Middle School NR Public 6-8 0 0.40
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.43

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Eko Multi-Purpose Center NR Private K-12 45 0.13
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.19
Compton High School 4 Public 9-12 1,345 0.40
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.43
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private 7-12 24 0.52

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Neighbors for 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton

Here are the neighbors for 420 South Chester Avenue, Compton.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
314 S Chester Ave, Compton 2,489 10/18/2024
421 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,965 04/05/2021
401 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,136 07/16/2015
301 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1,708 08/01/2017
418 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,305 09/05/2013
408 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,487 03/30/2017
405 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,452 02/07/2022
319 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,210 05/15/2025
305 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1,077 01/29/2026
404 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,048 06/06/2025
400 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,136 11/01/2019
318 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,623
311 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1,730 10/04/2010 $258,002
315 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,136 03/29/2018
317 S Pearl Ave, Compton 1,429 12/11/2024
409 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,704 12/11/2025
426 S Chester Ave, Compton 921 02/25/2021
313 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,032 07/06/2000
414 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,212 04/30/2009 $180,001
310 S Chester Ave, Compton 1,354 10/22/1997 $94,000

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