Los Angeles County property record for 1521 S California Ave, Compton, CA 90221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $141,000 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,125 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 6164-020-017 |
| Primary APN | 6164-020-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,999 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1521 S CALIFORNIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COMPTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90221-4924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CORL* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 13960 LOT 269 |
| Legal Subdivision | 13960 |
| Legal Tract | 13960 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 269 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | COMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 542402 |
1521 S California Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2003.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 S CALIFORNIA AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003445903 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001699842 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 1521 S CALIFORNIA AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4924 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000701848 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18-0701848 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 1521 S CALIFORNIA AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4924 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001294251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18-1294251 |
| Name | HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WARWICK, RI 02886 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 14, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 S California Ave was $4,125 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $208,273 (+2%) Land $152,887 Building $55,386 | |
| 2025 | $4,125.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,190 Land $149,890 Building $54,300 |
| 2023 | $4,033.00 (+15.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $196,263 Land $144,070 Building $52,193 |
| 2022 | $3,502.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1521 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 1521 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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