Los Angeles County property record for 16525 S Caress Ave, Compton, CA 90221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,522 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,045 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,088 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Reverse Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7302-022-009 |
| Primary APN | 7302-022-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,522 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,045 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 16525 S CARESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COMPTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90221-5111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCA1* |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 11724 1/2 VAC ALLEY ADJ ON S AND LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | 11724 |
| Legal Tract | 11724 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | COMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 542200 |
16525 S Caress Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16525 S CARESS AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-5111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001651247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 16525 S CARESS AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-5111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMER TTL CO LOS ANGELE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001192709 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-1192709 |
| Name | OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78737 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.73% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2020 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 16525 S CARESS AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-5111 |
| Document Number | 0001192710 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | FNC TITLE/CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16525 S CARESS AVE COMPTON CA 902215111, COMPTON, CA 90221-5111 |
| Document Number | 0001192710 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1192710 |
| Name | FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.73% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16525 S Caress Ave was $4,088 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 | $280,133 (+2%) Land $124,209 Building $155,924 | |
| 2025 | $4,088.00 Homeowner's exemption | $274,653 Land $121,774 Building $152,879 |
| 2023 | $3,911.00 (+6.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $263,991 Land $117,047 Building $146,944 |
| 2022 | $3,663.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16525 S Caress Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2000.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2000–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2003 · 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 16525 S Caress 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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