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516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 - Property report

Also known as: 516 S Essey Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1939

Acreage

0.142

Sale price

$240,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
516 S Essey Ave
Compton, CA 90221
Zip code
90221
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Compton

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool
Building sq. ft.
1,354
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1939
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
05/02/2011
Sale price
$240,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,083
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (RL)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.142

Area overview

Walk score
80 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Compton Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA

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

Sales history for 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/02/2011 $240,002 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX; X XXX X XXXXXXX XXX
04/09/2003 $163,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/02/2011 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/02/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/10/2010 Trustees Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/26/2010 Trustees Deed XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/06/2009 Notice XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/23/2009 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/16/2007 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/05/2006 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/08/2006 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/11/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 516 South Essey 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
$5,083
Current property tax
$6,127
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$319,892
Land value
$129,954
Building value
$189,938

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $286,769 1.600448 $4,590 +3.21%
2019-2020 $275,635 1.61331 $4,447 +1.67%
2018-2019 $270,231 1.6185 $4,374 +3.17%
2017-2018 $264,933 1.6002 $4,240 +1.82%
2016-2017 $259,739 1.603 $4,164 +5.03%

Special assessments & penalties for 516 South Essey 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 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA

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Neighborhood

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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)
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
Kelly Elementary School 7 Public K-8 743 0.43
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-8 580 0.56
Roosevelt Elementary School 5 Public K-8 601 0.63
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private K-12 7 0.47
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private 7-12 24 0.47
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-8 580 0.56
Roosevelt Elementary School 5 Public K-8 601 0.63
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.74
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Compton Unified Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.64
Eko Multi-Purpose Center NR Private K-12 45 0.72
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 0.74
Dominguez High School 6 Public 9-12 1,769 1.26
Thurgood Marshall School 4 Public K-12 52 1.26

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Neighbors for 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA

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Nearby ZIP codes for 516 South Essey 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 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

The development at 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was built in 1939.

What is the total square footage of 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 has a total of 1,354 square feet.

When was 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 last sold and what was the sale price?

516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was last sold on 05/02/2011 for $240,002.

What is the assessed value of 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 is currently assessed at $313,620.

What are the property taxes for 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

The property taxes for 516 South Essey Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 total $4,983.

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