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$648,098$519 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $410,000 on Sep 29, 2017

520 S WARD AVE

COMPTON, CA 90221
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,249 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.
1941
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

$648K
$617K low$679K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$410,000 · Sep 29, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,614 (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.$554,699 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$378,209
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$176,490
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$543,825

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.2 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
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.1949
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)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition 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(21)

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(10)

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 · 0.4 mi
E
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Dominguez High SchoolB
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

520 S Ward 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 76% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Older than 79% 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.

This home
$404K$848K

This home is worth more than 62% 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$648,098
CheaperTypical $620,037Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$519
CheaperTypical $515Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,249 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,255 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 520 S Ward Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 90221Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$648,09862% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51952% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,249 ft²49% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac57% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than194142% of homes21% of homes

About 520 S Ward Ave

How much is 520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA is $648,098 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $617,005 to $679,191. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA last sell?

520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA last sold on Sep 29, 2017 for $410,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 12 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA?

520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,249 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA built?

520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA?

520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA is assigned to Franklin D. Roosevelt Middle School (middle); Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; 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 520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA compare to other homes in Compton 90221?

Among the 8,282 homes in Compton 90221, it is worth more than 62% of them ($648,098 against a typical $620,037), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($519 against a typical $515), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,249 ft² against a typical 1,255 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1941 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 24% 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 520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA was $9,614. The county assessed it at $554,699.

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