Los Angeles County property record for 701 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,412 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,242 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 6181-006-024 |
| Primary APN | 6181-006-024 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,412 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 701 S ESSEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COMPTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90221-4020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CORL* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 6785 LOT 27 BLK Q |
| Legal Subdivision | 6785 |
| Legal Tract | 6785 |
| Legal Block | Q |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | COMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 542401 |
701 S Essey Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 S ESSEY AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221-4020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013160526 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000641352 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 S Essey Ave was $6,242.
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 | $332,843 (+2%) Land $147,956 Building $184,887 | |
| 2025 | $6,242.00 | $326,317 Land $145,055 Building $181,262 |
| 2023 | $6,134.00 (+11.98%) | $313,647 Land $139,423 Building $174,224 |
| 2022 | $5,478.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 701 S Essey 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 701 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 |
|---|
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 982 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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