Great opportunity in the heart of Compton! This fixer-upper offers strong potential for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to renovate and add value
The home features a functional layout with spacious living areas that provide a solid foundation for improvement. While the property does require updates throughout, it presents the perfect blank canvas to reimagine and customize to your vision.
The bathroom(s) are in need of repairs, along with additional cosmetic and system updates, making this an ideal project for those ready to bring the home back to life. The overall floor plan offers flexibility for modern redesign and improved functionality.
Situated on a generously sized lot, the property also offers outdoor space with potential for landscaping, expansion, or enhancement of curb appeal.
Conveniently located near schools, shopping, public transportation, and major freeways, this home provides excellent accessibility and long-term upside.
A great opportunity for buyers looking for value and renovation potential.
Pending
Listed by: Century 21 LOTUS • Maria Tabares • Contact: 310-702-5963
$599,999
511 N Chester Ave, Compton, CA 90221
2beds
1,129sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
7,025 Square Feet Lot
$605,600 Zestimate®
$531/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 23 days
- 36
- 0
Likely to sell faster than
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Maria Tabares DRE #01718591 310-702-5963,
Century 21 LOTUS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: DW26102786
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Living Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,129 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Living room
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights
Lot
- Size: 7,025 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 6178002013
- Special conditions: Short Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Compton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $531/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $622,395
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: Cash to Existing Loan,Cash to New Loan
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
$605,600
$575,000 - $636,000
$2,595/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $599,999$531/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #DW26102786 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,999+4.3%$531/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #DW26102786 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2022 | Sold | $575,000+4.5%$509/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2022 | Pending sale | $549,999$487/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #IV22025974 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2022 | Price change | $549,999-2.7%$487/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #IV22025974 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $565,000+105.5%$500/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2004 | Sold | $275,000$244/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $622,395 +2% |
| 2025 | $10,698 +0.5% | $610,193 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,643 +1.3% | $598,229 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,506 +8.5% | $586,500 +62.4% |
| 2022 | $9,684 +53.8% | $361,200 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,296 +1.8% | $354,118 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,185 | $350,488 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,185 +3.9% | $343,616 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,953 | $336,879 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,953 +2.9% | $330,275 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $5,785 +7.1% | $307,000 +11.6% |
| 2015 | $5,399 +22.1% | $275,000 +7.8% |
| 2014 | $4,421 | $255,000 +28.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $198,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $198,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $198,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $198,700 -31.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $291,830 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $286,109 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $280,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $280,500 +212.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $89,650 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,008 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $86,283 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $82,936 |
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