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$560,436$531 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

518 W PALMER ST

COMPTON, CA 90220
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,056 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.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$560K
$490K low$631K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,653 (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.$51,365 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,847
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,518
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,358

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLOS ANGELES
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(7)

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
Davis Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Dickison Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Compton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

518 W 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Compton 90220

What homes are worth in Compton 90220

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

This home
$415K$832K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$560,436
CheaperTypical $613,900Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$531
CheaperTypical $532Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 518 W Palmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 90220Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$560,43628% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53149% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²29% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac56% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than19379% of homes16% of homes

About 518 W Palmer St

How much is 518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA is $560,436 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $490,001 to $630,871. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA last sell?

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

How big is 518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA?

518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA built?

518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA?

518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA is assigned to Davis Middle School (middle), rated A; Dickison Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA compare to other homes in Compton 90220?

Among the 10,438 homes in Compton 90220, it is worth more than 28% of them ($560,436 against a typical $613,900), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($531 against a typical $532), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1937 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 14% 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 518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 W Palmer St, Compton, CA was $1,653. The county assessed it at $51,365.

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