Los Angeles County property record for 1221 S Chester Ave, Compton, CA 90221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,158 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,377 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,128 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 6164-003-025 |
| Primary APN | 6164-003-025 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,158 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,377 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1221 S CHESTER AVE |
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| City | COMPTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90221-4313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CORL* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 13960 LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | 13960 |
| Legal Tract | 13960 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | COMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 542402 |
1221 S Chester Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 N AVENIDA MALAGA, ANAHEIM, CA 92808-1010 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19992034563 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059195 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 1221 S CHESTER AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4313 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000297235 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0297235 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1221 S CHESTER AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4313 |
| Document Number | 0000060744 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 60744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 221 N AVENIDA AVE ANAHEIM CA 92808, ANAHEIM, CA 92808 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 S Chester Ave was $5,128.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Compton City |
| Unified School District | Compton Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $262,694 (+2%) Land $153,537 Building $109,157 | |
| 2025 | $5,128.00 | $257,544 Land $150,527 Building $107,017 |
| 2023 | $5,049.00 (+13.18%) | $247,545 Land $144,683 Building $102,862 |
| 2022 | $4,461.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1221 S Chester Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1221 S Chester Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | COMPTON-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 90,986 people · EPA ID CA1910026 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 769 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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