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12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 - Property report

Also known as: 12840 S Thorson Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.108

Sale price

$425,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12840 S Thorson Ave
Compton, CA 90221
Zip code
90221
County
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,281
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1925
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Sales
Sale date
03/30/2007
Sale price
$425,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,394
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residence (R-1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.108

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA

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

Sales history for 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/30/2007 $425,000 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/14/2003 $134,001 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/30/2007 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/09/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
10/26/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/14/2003 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXX X
10/20/2000 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX,XXXXXXX
05/12/1998 Deed XXXXXX, X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12840 South Thorson 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
$7,394
Current property tax
$8,220
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$642,934
Land value
$473,924
Building value
$169,010

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $630,329 1.15 $7,249 -0.20%
2024-2025 $617,977 1.1753 $7,263 +1.36%
2023-2024 $605,861 1.1827 $7,166 +26.93%
2022-2023 $508,000 1.1113 $5,645 -4.49%
2021-2022 $508,000 1.1636 $5,911 +17.20%
2020-2021 $439,000 1.148816 $5,043 +2.15%
2019-2020 $425,000 1.161678 $4,937 +8.49%
2018-2019 $390,000 1.1669 $4,551 +1.59%
2017-2018 $390,000 1.1486 $4,480 +17.90%
2016-2017 $330,000 1.1514 $3,799 +21.43%

Special assessments & penalties for 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA

Code Description Tax levied
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
06121 Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District
00747 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
00311 County Library Services
06201 County Sanitation District #1
03361 Firestone Garbage Disposal District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
02800 Los Angeles County Lighting District
04000 Los Angeles County Sewer Maintenance
00197 Los Angeles County Solid Waste Service Charge
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31506 Mwd Water Standby Charge #13
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
Permits

Permit information for 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA

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Neighborhood

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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)
Foster Elementary School 7 Public K-5 416 0.15
Roosevelt Elementary School 5 Public K-8 601 0.39
St. Philip Neri NR Private K-8 169 0.41
St Philp Neri School NR Private K-8 227 0.42
Mark Twain Elementary School 4 Public K-6 531 0.53
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private K-12 7 0.69
Soleil Academy Charter 4 Charter K-5 268 0.73
Optimal Christian Academy NR Private PK-8 231 0.74
Optimal Christian Academy NR Private PK-8 231 0.74
Mayo Elementary School 7 Public K-8 461 0.78
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Roosevelt Elementary School 5 Public K-8 601 0.39
St. Philip Neri NR Private K-8 169 0.41
St Philp Neri School NR Private K-8 227 0.42
Whaley Middle School 4 Public 6-8 473 0.64
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private K-12 7 0.69
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private 7-12 24 0.69
Optimal Christian Academy NR Private PK-8 231 0.74
Mayo Elementary School 7 Public K-8 461 0.78
Lynwood Middle School NR Public 7-8 933 0.79
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 1.19
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Compton Unified Rop School NR Public 9-12 0 0.49
Epiphany Academy NR Private 9-12 14 0.69
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private K-12 7 0.69
Progressive Achievement Center NR Private 7-12 24 0.69
Lynwood High School 4 Public 9-12 1,946 0.79
New Horizon Accelerated Christian Academy NR Private K-10 26 0.80
Mt. Moriah Christian School NR Private K-12 7 1.18
Lifeline Education Charter School 5 Charter K-12 704 1.19
Compton High School 4 Public 9-12 1,345 1.32
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School 3 Public 9-12 288 1.37

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Neighbors for 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA

12846 S Thorson Ave, Compton 12837 S Harris Ave, Compton 15627 S Williams Ave, Compton 15621 S Williams Ave, Compton 12833 S Harris Ave, Compton 15612 S Frailey Ave, Compton 12813 S Harris Ave, Compton 12819 S Harris Ave, Compton 12821 S Harris Ave, Compton 12834 S Thorson Ave, Compton 12816 S Thorson Ave, Compton 15608 S Frailey Ave, Compton 15623 S Williams Ave, Compton 12827 S Harris Ave, Compton 12829 S Harris Ave, Compton 12830 S Thorson Ave, Compton 12850 S Thorson Ave, Compton 12811 S Harris Ave, Compton 15619 S Williams Ave, Compton 12812 S Thorson Ave, Compton

Nearby ZIP codes for 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA

90002, Los Angeles County, CA 90059, Los Angeles County, CA 90061, Los Angeles County, CA 90220, Los Angeles County, CA 90222, 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 90746, Los Angeles County, CA 90747, Los Angeles County, CA 90755, Los Angeles County, CA 90805, Los Angeles County, CA 90806, Los Angeles County, CA 90807, Los Angeles County, CA 90810, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

The development at 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 has a total of 1,281 square feet.

When was 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 last sold and what was the sale price?

12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 was last sold on 03/30/2007 for $425,000.

What is the assessed value of 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 is currently assessed at $630,329.

What are the property taxes for 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221?

The property taxes for 12840 South Thorson Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 total $7,248.

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