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$1,220,440$509 / 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 $375,000 on Dec 12, 2001

742 HOWARD AVE

CARSON, CA 90746
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,396 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$375,000 · Dec 12, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,157 (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.$624,929 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$228,427
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$396,502
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$612,689

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.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

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(3)

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

E
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Compton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Compton Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90746These 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.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.454

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
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.24,325
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,499 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,404
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,494
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 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

742 Howard 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Carson 90746
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Carson 90746
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Carson 90746

What homes are worth in Carson 90746

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

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$573K$1.1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Carson 90746.

How it measures up in Carson 90746

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carson 90746.

Estimated value$1,220,440
CheaperTypical $812,970Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$509
CheaperTypical $481Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area2,396 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,633 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 742 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarson 90746Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,220,440almost all homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50965% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than2,396 ft²95% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac57% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than199087% of homes87% of homes

About 742 Howard Ave

How much is 742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA is $1,220,440 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,154,870 to $1,286,010. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA last sell?

742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA last sold on Dec 12, 2001 for $375,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA?

742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,396 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA built?

742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

What schools serve 742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA?

742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA is assigned to Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA compare to other homes in Carson 90746?

Among the 7,879 homes in Carson 90746, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,220,440 against a typical $812,970), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($509 against a typical $481), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,396 ft² against a typical 1,633 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1990 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 75% 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 742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 742 Howard Ave, Carson, CA was $8,157. The county assessed it at $624,929.

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