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$621,833$729 / 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 $560,000 on Jul 7, 2022

540 W PLUM ST

COMPTON, CA 90222
2
Beds
1
Baths
853 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$622K
$588K low$655K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$560,000 · Jul 7, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,191 (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.$594,275 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$472,024
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,251
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$582,623

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.0.12
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(6)

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(2)

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

M
Davis Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
George Washington Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Compton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Compton Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90222These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.426

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.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.31,862
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,514 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,050
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,199
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

540 W Plum 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 80% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Compton 90222
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Los Angeles County

What homes are worth in Compton 90222

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

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$379K$770K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Compton 90222.

How it measures up in Compton 90222

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Compton 90222.

Estimated value$621,833
CheaperTypical $567,588Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$729
CheaperTypical $522Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area853 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,124 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 540 W Plum St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCompton 90222Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$621,83370% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$72996% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than853 ft²22% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac31% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192814% of homes13% of homes

About 540 W Plum St

How much is 540 W Plum St, Compton, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 W Plum St, Compton, CA is $621,833 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $588,331 to $655,335. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 W Plum St, Compton, CA last sell?

540 W Plum St, Compton, CA last sold on Jul 7, 2022 for $560,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 W Plum St, Compton, CA?

540 W Plum St, Compton, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 853 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 540 W Plum St, Compton, CA built?

540 W Plum St, Compton, CA was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 W Plum St, Compton, CA?

540 W Plum St, Compton, CA is assigned to Davis Middle School (middle), rated B-; George Washington 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 540 W Plum St, Compton, CA compare to other homes in Compton 90222?

Among the 5,733 homes in Compton 90222, it is worth more than 70% of them ($621,833 against a typical $567,588), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($729 against a typical $522), it is bigger than 22% of them (853 ft² against a typical 1,124 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1928 against a typical 1950). 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 540 W Plum St, Compton, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 W Plum St, Compton, CA was $10,191. The county assessed it at $594,275.

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