Los Angeles County property record for 16319 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,831 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,491 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7302-015-014 |
| Primary APN | 7302-015-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,831 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 16319 S ESSEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COMPTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90221-4440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCA1YY |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 12050 LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | 12050 |
| Legal Tract | 12050 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | COMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 542200 |
16319 S Essey Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16319 S ESSEY AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211197531 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 9, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000874307 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16319 S ESSEY AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4440 |
| Document Number | 0001197531 |
| Map Reference | MB 223 PG 27&28 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1197531 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 502 S BURRIS AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-3941 |
| Document Number | 0001197532 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1197532 |
| Name | JMJ FINANCIAL GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16319 S Essey Ave was $7,491 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Unified School District | Compton Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $595,334 (+2%) Land $459,166 Building $136,168 | |
| 2025 | $7,491.00 Homeowner's exemption | $583,662 Land $450,163 Building $133,499 |
| 2023 | $7,339.00 (+7.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $561,000 Land $432,684 Building $128,316 |
| 2022 | $6,815.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16319 S Essey Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 16319 S Essey 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 | LIBERTY UTILITIES - LYNWOOD private · serves 24,649 people · EPA ID CA1910161 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 969 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Hotwire Communications.
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