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$591,049$463 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $142,500 on Oct 9, 2018

511 S TAPER AVE

COMPTON, CA 90220
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,277 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$591K
$544K low$638K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$142,500 · Oct 9, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,485 (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.$217,166 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$124,659
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,507
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,909

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1962
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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.

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

E
Charles W. Bursch Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Enterprise Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Compton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Compton Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90220These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.420

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.8.2%
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.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,168
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,717 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,896
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,027
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

511 S Taper 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 less than 80% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Los Angeles County

What homes are worth in Compton 90220

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

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$369K$800K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Compton 90220.

How it measures up in Compton 90220

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Compton 90220.

Estimated value$591,049
CheaperTypical $581,253Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$463
CheaperTypical $502Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,277 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,284 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 511 S Taper Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 90220Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$591,04954% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46335% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,277 ft²50% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac56% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than195049% of homes34% of homes

About 511 S Taper Ave

How much is 511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA is $591,049 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $544,243 to $637,855. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA last sell?

511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA last sold on Oct 9, 2018 for $142,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA?

511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,277 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA built?

511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA?

511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA is assigned to Charles W. Bursch Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Enterprise Middle School (middle), rated B; 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 511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA compare to other homes in Compton 90220?

Among the 10,437 homes in Compton 90220, it is worth more than 54% of them ($591,049 against a typical $581,253), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($463 against a typical $502), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,277 ft² against a typical 1,284 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1950 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 20% 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 511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 S Taper Ave, Compton, CA was $4,485. The county assessed it at $217,166.

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