| Primary address | 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton |
| Zip code | 90221 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Compton |
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| Sale date | 05/02/2011 |
| Sale price | $240,002 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $6,027 |
| Building sqft | 1,354 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence with Pool (0101) |
| Acreage | 0.142 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1939 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Pool | Yes |
| Zoning district | Low Density Residential (RL) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Compton Unified School District |
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516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was built in 1939 and has a total of 1,354 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $313,620, the tax amount paid for 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 is $4,983.
When was 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 last sold and what was the last sale price?516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was last sold in 05/02/2011 for $240,002.
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Access detailed property tax data for 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $4,984 |
| Current property tax | $6,027 |
| Market value | $313,620 |
| Tax per sqft | $4 |
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 | Register |
| 13251 | Compton Lights District #1 | Register |
| 13294 | Compton Municipal Water Dept | Register |
| 13280 | Compton Sewer Use Fee | Register |
| 06201 | County Sanitation District #1 | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 516 South Essey 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 | $313,620 | 1.5891 | $4,984 | -0.06% |
| 2024-2025 | $307,471 | 1.6218 | $4,987 | +1.22% |
| 2023-2024 | $301,443 | 1.6343 | $4,926 | +6.66% |
| 2022-2023 | $295,533 | 1.5629 | $4,619 | -1.31% |
| 2021-2022 | $289,739 | 1.6152 | $4,680 | +1.97% |
The complete history of permits filed for 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2 (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Christian New Life Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 45 | 0.20 |
| First Christian New Life Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 45 | 0.20 |
| Christian New Life Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.23 |
| Muhammad University of Islam | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.25 |
| United Faith Community | NR | Private | K-3 | 0 | 0.27 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Christian New Life Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 45 | 0.20 |
| Christian New Life Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.23 |
| Muhammad University of Islam | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Roosevelt Middle School | NR | Public | 6-8 | 0 | 0.41 |
| Kelly Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-8 | 743 | 0.43 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad University of Islam | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Compton High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 1,345 | 0.41 |
| Epiphany Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 14 | 0.47 |
| Progressive Achievement Center | NR | Private | K-12 | 7 | 0.47 |
| Progressive Achievement Center | NR | Private | 7-12 | 24 | 0.47 |
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Here are the neighbors for 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 S Essey Ave, Compton | 931 | 07/26/2006 | |
| 505 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,791 | 04/19/2019 | $450,000 |
| 517 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,384 | 11/05/2007 | $400,000 |
| 604 S Essey Ave, Compton | 973 | 04/20/2005 | |
| 616 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,096 | 09/21/2001 | |
| 520 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,070 | 08/08/2005 | |
| 513 S Essey Ave, Compton | 850 | ||
| 512 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,261 | 05/19/2014 | |
| 508 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,151 | 09/15/1999 | $142,501 |
| 608 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,109 | 07/08/2021 | |
| 601 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,078 | 07/14/2010 | $116,001 |
| 524 S Essey Ave, Compton | 2,495 | 12/23/1996 | |
| 621 S Bradfield Ave, Compton | 1,568 | 12/18/2006 | |
| 619 S Bradfield Ave, Compton | 1,499 | 03/26/2024 | $115,025 |
| 500 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,192 | 06/10/2022 | $585,000 |
| 613 S Bradfield Ave, Compton | 956 | 02/19/2020 | |
| 504 S Essey Ave, Compton | 768 | 05/15/2019 | $385,000 |
| 501 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,475 | 03/09/2021 | $540,000 |
| 509 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,381 | 06/22/2016 | $375,000 |
| 612 S Essey Ave, Compton | 1,308 | 08/31/2001 | $150,001 |