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$691,714$418 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $310,500 on Apr 23, 2004

17871 BALSAM CT

CARSON, CA 90746
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,656 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$692K
$663K low$721K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$310,500 · Apr 23, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,268 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$558,827 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$260,222
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$298,605
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$547,870

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.99
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(5)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Frank L. Walton Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Compton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Compton Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90746These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.454

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,325
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,499 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,404
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,494
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

17871 Balsam Ct measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Carson 90746
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Dominguez Hills Village
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Carson 90746
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Carson 90746

What homes are worth in Carson 90746

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$551K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Carson 90746.

How it measures up in Carson 90746

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carson 90746.

Estimated value$691,714
CheaperTypical $803,097Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$418
CheaperTypical $477Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,656 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,633 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.99 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 17871 Balsam Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDominguez Hills VillageCarson 90746Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$691,71421% of homes17% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41837% of homes18% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,656 ft²29% of homes52% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.99 ac94% of homes96% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than200389% of homes95% of homes93% of homes

About 17871 Balsam Ct

How much is 17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA is $691,714 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $662,558 to $720,870. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA last sell?

17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA last sold on Apr 23, 2004 for $310,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA?

17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,656 square feet of living space and a 0.99-acre lot.

When was 17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA built?

17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA?

17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA is assigned to Frank L. Walton Middle School (middle), rated D; Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Compton High School (high), rated C. All sit in Compton Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA compare to other homes in Carson 90746?

Among the 7,879 homes in Carson 90746, it is worth more than 17% of them ($691,714 against a typical $803,097), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($418 against a typical $477), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,656 ft² against a typical 1,633 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.99 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2003 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 30% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17871 Balsam Ct, Carson, CA was $7,268. The county assessed it at $558,827.

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