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521 W PALM ST

COMPTON, CA 90220
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,016 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,085 (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.$555,913 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$240,691
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$315,222
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$545,019

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.1959
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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 · 0.4 mi
E
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Compton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

521 W Palm 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 92% of homes in Compton 90220
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Compton 90220
  • Older than 79% 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.

Living area2,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 521 W Palm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 90220Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than2,016 ft²92% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac79% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than194521% of homes23% of homes

About 521 W Palm St

When did 521 W Palm St, Compton, CA last sell?

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

How big is 521 W Palm St, Compton, CA?

521 W Palm St, Compton, CA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,016 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 521 W Palm St, Compton, CA built?

521 W Palm St, Compton, CA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 521 W Palm St, Compton, CA?

521 W Palm St, Compton, CA is assigned to Davis Middle School (middle), rated A; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Elementary School (elementary), 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 521 W Palm St, Compton, CA compare to other homes in Compton 90220?

Among the 10,437 homes in Compton 90220, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,016 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1945 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 521 W Palm St, Compton, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 W Palm St, Compton, CA was $10,085. The county assessed it at $555,913.

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