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516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 Property Information

516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton
Zip code 90221
County Los Angeles
Municipality Compton

Sales & Tax Overview for 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton

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Sale date 12/23/1999
Sale price $165,001
Arm's length
Current property tax $8,572

Lot & Building Information for 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton

Building sqft 2,048
Total sqft 2,768
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.213 i
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1953
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton

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About 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was built in 1953 and has a total of 2,048 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $457,368, the tax amount paid for 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 is $7,268.

When was 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 last sold?

516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was last sold in 03/24/2008.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/23/1999 $165,001
06/02/1994 $145,000
11/09/1993 $49,754
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/20/2013 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
02/26/2013 Trust Deed 03/01/2043
03/24/2008 Deed
03/21/2008 Deed
07/13/2004 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
12/23/1999 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/02/1994 Deed
11/09/1993 Deed
11/09/1993 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $7,268
Current property tax $8,572
Market value $457,368
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 516 South Thorson 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 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 516 South Thorson 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 $457,368 1.5891 $7,268 -0.06%
2024-2025 $448,401 1.6218 $7,272 +1.22%
2023-2024 $439,610 1.6343 $7,185 +6.66%
2022-2023 $430,991 1.5629 $6,736 -1.30%
2021-2022 $422,541 1.6152 $6,825 +1.97%

Permits for 516 South Thorson 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Kelly Elementary School 7 Public K-8 743 0.27
Children R Us NR Private K-2 0 0.36
First Christian New Life Academy NR Private PK, K-8 45 0.40
First Christian New Life Academy NR Private PK, K-8 45 0.40
Christian New Life Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Kelly Elementary School 7 Public K-8 743 0.27
First Christian New Life Academy NR Private PK, K-8 45 0.40
Christian New Life Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.44
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.50
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private 7-12 24 0.62

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muhammad University of Islam NR Private K-12 0 0.50
Epiphany Academy NR Private 9-12 14 0.62
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private 7-12 24 0.62
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private K-12 7 0.62
Compton High School 4 Public 9-12 1,345 0.65

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Neighbors for 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton

Here are the neighbors for 516 South Thorson Avenue, Compton.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
605 S Harris Ave, Compton 1,392 03/04/2022 $630,000
620 S Locust Cir, Compton 1,312 11/12/2002 $155,001
509 S Locust Cir, Compton 1,498 05/01/2012
614 S Thorson Ave, Compton 1,190 04/27/2022
519 S Harris Ave, Compton 1,904 07/03/2023
2204 E Myrrh St, Compton 1,476 07/14/2020
604 S Thorson Ave, Compton 2,076 04/11/2022 $680,000
606 S Thorson Ave, Compton 1,032 08/07/2018
614 S Locust Cir, Compton 1,606 12/31/2014
610 S Locust Cir, Compton 1,567 09/28/2009
522 S Thorson Ave, Compton 1,048 06/29/2023
609 S Harris Ave, Compton 1,091 11/12/2019
500 S Thorson Ave, Compton 1,862 02/09/2026
528 S Thorson Ave, Compton 2,822 10/24/2025 $880,000
615 S Harris Ave, Compton 1,914 05/16/2008
604 S Locust Cir, Compton 736 08/10/2022
600 S Locust Cir, Compton 946 10/26/2005
618 S Thorson Ave, Compton 1,016 04/27/2004
624 S Locust Cir, Compton 978 01/03/2017
616 S Locust Cir, Compton 736 03/20/2012

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