Los Angeles County property record for 1520 S California Ave, Compton, CA 90221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,158 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $670,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,648 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 6164-020-028 |
| Primary APN | 6164-020-028 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| 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 | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,002 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1520 S CALIFORNIA AVE |
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| City | COMPTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90221-4925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CORL* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 13960 LOT 280 |
| Legal Subdivision | 13960 |
| Legal Tract | 13960 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 280 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | COMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 542402 |
1520 S California Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 S CALIFORNIA AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage REFI.COM |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024665380 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000322299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1520 S CALIFORNIA AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4925 |
| Document Number | 0000665380 |
| Map Reference | MB 285 PG 3-7 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24-0665380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1520 S CALIFORNIA AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4925 |
| Document Number | 0000665381 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24-0665381 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 1520 S CALIFORNIA AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4925 |
| Document Number | 0000145741 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1520 S CALIFORNIA AVE COMPTON CA 902214925, COMPTON, CA 90221-4925 |
| Document Number | 0000145741 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 145741 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 18, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1520 S CALIFORNIA AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4925 |
| Document Number | 0000322299 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 322299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1520 S CALIFORNIA AVE COMPTON CA 902214925, COMPTON, CA 90221-4925 |
| Document Number | 322300 |
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| Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 322300 |
| Name | REFI.COM |
|---|---|
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 3, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 S California Ave was $11,648.
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 | $683,400 (+2%) Land $597,210 Building $86,190 | |
| 2025 | $11,648.00 | $670,000 Land $585,500 Building $84,500 |
| 2023 | $9,482.00 (+10.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $527,967 Land $422,380 Building $105,587 |
| 2022 | $8,613.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1520 S California Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2005.
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 Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Debris Flows, And Mudslides |
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 1520 S California 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 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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