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Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)Other / Unknown

500 E PALMER ST

COMPTON, CA 90221
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,635 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$617 (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.$84,915 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,729
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,186
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,251

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.4 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.Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
CountyLOS ANGELES
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1930
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Augusta A. Mayo Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Davis Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Dominguez High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

500 E Palmer St 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Compton 90221
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Compton 90221
  • Older than 94% 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.

Living area3,635 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,253 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 500 E Palmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 90221Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than3,635 ft²98% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac95% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than19256% of homes10% of homes

About 500 E Palmer St

When did 500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA last sell?

500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA?

500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,635 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA built?

500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA?

500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA is assigned to Augusta A. Mayo Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Davis Middle School (middle), rated A; Dominguez High School (high), rated B. All sit in Compton Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA compare to other homes in Compton 90221?

Among the 8,282 homes in Compton 90221, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,635 ft² against a typical 1,253 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1925 against a typical 1946). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 E Palmer St, Compton, CA was $617. The county assessed it at $84,915.

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