Los Angeles County property record for 521 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA 90221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,158 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $9,395 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 6181-004-019 |
| Primary APN | 6181-004-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Spanish |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 6,158 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 S WARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COMPTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90221-4032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CORL* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 8678 LOT 19 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | 8678 |
| Legal Tract | 8678 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | COMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 542401 |
521 S Ward Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 S WARD AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19982120420 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000295940 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 521 S WARD AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4032 |
| Document Number | 0000295940 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 295940 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 521 S WARD AVE COMPTON CA 902214032, COMPTON, CA 90221-4032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 S Ward Ave was $9,395 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 | $222,237 (+2%) Land $103,285 Building $118,952 | |
| 2025 | $9,395.00 Homeowner's exemption | $217,880 Land $101,260 Building $116,620 |
| 2023 | $9,271.00 (+6.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $209,422 Land $97,329 Building $112,093 |
| 2022 | $8,727.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 521 S Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 521 S Ward 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) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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