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$740,208$493 / 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 $133,500 on Apr 2, 1999

405 S ESSEY AVE

COMPTON, CA 90221
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,501 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$740K
$708K low$772K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$133,500 · Apr 2, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,213 (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.$261,824 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$136,281
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,543
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$256,691

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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

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

M
Franklin D. Roosevelt Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Dominguez High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Compton Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90221These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.366

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,598
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,424 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,179
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,005
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 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

405 S Essey Ave 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 more than 90% of homes in Compton 90221
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Compton 90221
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Compton 90221
  • Older than 81% of homes in Los Angeles County

What homes are worth in Compton 90221

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

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$408K$839K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Compton 90221.

How it measures up in Compton 90221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Compton 90221.

Estimated value$740,208
CheaperTypical $614,999Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$493
CheaperTypical $514Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,501 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,255 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 405 S Essey Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 90221Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$740,20890% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49342% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,501 ft²69% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac93% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than194036% of homes19% of homes

About 405 S Essey Ave

How much is 405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA is $740,208 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $708,250 to $772,166. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA last sell?

405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA last sold on Apr 2, 1999 for $133,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA?

405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,501 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA built?

405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA?

405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA is assigned to Franklin D. Roosevelt Middle School (middle); Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Dominguez 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 405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA compare to other homes in Compton 90221?

Among the 8,299 homes in Compton 90221, it is worth more than 90% of them ($740,208 against a typical $614,999), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($493 against a typical $514), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,501 ft² against a typical 1,255 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1940 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 37% 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 405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA was $5,213. The county assessed it at $261,824.

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