218 N Locust Ave, Compton, CA 90221
OFF MARKET
Listed by Joseph Lee, RE/MAX Diamond, (714) 367-1300 . Bought with Real Broker

218 N Locust Ave
Compton, CA 90221

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,616 sqft

$720,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,358/mo*
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$720,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,358/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,616 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Elegant Single-Level Home in the Highly Desirable City of Compton. Presenting a stunning single-level residence in the sought-after City of Compton, this private, gated home features an oversized driveway that provides ample parking, along with a detached two-car garage. Offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this property encompasses approximately 1,616 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, situated on an expansive 7,232 square foot lot. The main area includes two generously sized bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom, featuring a spacious open living room that seamlessly connects to the dining area. The kitchen is a highlight, boasting abundant countertop and cabinet space for all your culinary needs. The rear area provides one bedroom and bathroom, complemented by a large open living room with a cozy fireplace, as well as a nicely sized kitchenette and dining area. The expansive backyard is an entertainer's dream, adorned with lush greenery and a variety of fruit-bearing trees, including avocado, lemon, orange, and guava. A sizeable pool awaits, ready for you to customize and enjoy during warm summer days. Additionally, a bonus detached storage room enhances the utility of the outdoor space. Centrally located, this property offers easy access to shopping centers, grocery stores, schools, dining options, parks, entertainment, and public transportation, with convenient commutes via the 710,105, and 91 freeways. This exceptional home presents a unique opportunity for multigenerational living, investment potential, or simply enjoying the comfort of a beautiful residence. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity; homes of this caliber are rare and will not last long!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 05, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Pool
A/C
Has Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 218 N Locust Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1616 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Water HeaterLaundry: See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Floors: Tile
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: CoveredFencing: Wrought IronOther Structures: StorageHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage
Pool
Pool: In Ground, Private, See RemarksPool
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 6183017006

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $699,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Oct 11 2024Possession Timing: Close Plus 3 Days, Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Compton
School Information
High School District: Compton Unified

Community

Community Features: Street LightsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7232 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW24205888Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 714-886-7571Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-6183017006-R-N

Additional Information

Street Lights
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Joseph Lee DRE #01812590, (714) 886-7571
RE/MAX Diamond
Christine Kim DRE #01919773, (714) 917-9772
RE/MAX Diamond
Bought with: Ian Thompson DRE #01961267, Real Broker
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PW24205888

Price History for 218 N Locust Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/22/2024$725,000Sold
CRMLS #PW24205888
11/09/2024$699,900PendingCRMLS #PW24205888
10/13/2024$699,900ContingentCRMLS #PW24205888
10/04/2024$699,900Listed For SaleCRMLS #PW24205888
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,612
Assessment$725,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 218 N Locust Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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14822 S Butler Ave, Compton, CA
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$630,000
02/19/26
3
2
1,094
14618 S Butler Ave, Compton, CA
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$685,000
08/15/25
4
2
1,336
403 N Locust Ave, Compton, CA
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$610,000
06/27/25
4
2
898
301 S Harris Ave, Compton, CA
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$660,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,306
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0.22
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$500,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,215
405 S Bradfield Ave, Compton, CA
0.37
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$650,000
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3
2
1,044
310 S Harris Ave, Compton, CA
0.29
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$685,000
10/06/25
3
2
1,112
14424 S Harris Ave, Compton, CA
0.30
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$679,000
10/01/25
2
2
980
611 S Thorson Ave, Compton, CA
0.45
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$760,000
10/24/25
3
2
1,311
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0.09
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$605,000
12/08/25
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1
1,015

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What Locals Say about Compton

At least 932 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say parking is easy

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 29 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 28 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • Nmoran90
    "The neighborhood I live on is a Neighborhood watch. Neighbors are always looking out for each other. Clean neighborhood. "
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  • Nayelilozano7
    "Not a nice neighborhood to walk in, needs so much work & property taxes are insanely high. It does not make sense "
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  • Kimmalo Sivad
    "I leave around 7a-720a and the traffic to the 105fwy can be moderate and once on the freeway the WB 105 it’s a snail crawl to LAX and then starts to open gradually. So give yourself time. "
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  • Edwinalvarenga323
    "The commute is good but it can get bad with the people in transit but other then that everything else is good "
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  • Donielle Franklin
    "People don’t pick up after their dogs so now the park won’t allow people to walk their dogs anymore. "
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  • Toodlealex
    "Needs more lighting, but not bad. Lots of nurseries in my area, so good for walks except on rainy days."
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  • Melindadavis94444
    "I live in this neighborhood for 10 years and nothing has ever I tired of th graffiti on the wall and the fire works all year "
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  • Trulia User
    "Id rather live elsewhere. There’s a lot of gang violence and crime. Too many dogs and irresponsible owners that aren’t very demure. "
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  • Lance Henry
    "Short walking distance to public transportation and short drive to two freeways. Traveling to and from work averages around 20 minutes each direction."
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  • Lance Henry
    "Fairly easy due to walking distance to nearby bus stops. Having a vehicle helps a lot with nearby freeway access."
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  • Chanta.lighthouse4kids
    "People walk their dogs all the time and they're normally friendly the dogs are on the Leach they pick up their poop and their kind humans"
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  • Trulia User
    "I live here for 3 years is a neighborhood regular I like it’s full to stores near on my opinion nothing bad "
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  • Trulia User
    "neighbors are mostly friendly but there are no events or activities. easy access to freeways. easy access to long beach, la, Whittier, orange county etc"
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  • Elsie C.
    "I drive all the time and traffic is not too bad! Just to add they redid the whole street where I live and it looks great "
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  • Mariana F.
    "My neighborhood is nice and we have a lot of places to go and eat something. There’s a lot of clean parks."
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  • Damaris F.
    "i live on the border of lynwood and compton it's pretty calm here.i like it 😊.i have super markets,nail salon,barber shops walmart target and restaurants near me so i guess im ok with it..only thing we'r missing is a mall. "
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  • Carolynashley54
    "My neighborhood of Compton is very nice and quiet not to mention safe and I’m very proud of my city "
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  • Anahi10899
    "Compton has the perfect weather. Had all major freeways 5 min away...! Compton had a lot of potential 💕"
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  • Porsha1538
    "We have a food drive/giveaway every Saturday on the corner of 139th Street and Wilmington. Other than that, we really don’t normally have anything g going on in this city other than people on dirt bikes and the motorcycles going back and forth very very loudly."
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  • Melindadavis94444
    "It’s not unique..The streets are horrible potholes everywhere.Police and helicopters flying overhead keeps me up at night.And let not forget the continued fireworks every night."
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  • Porscha_tolbert
    "The education in Compton isn’t the best, some part of Compton is very clean others aren’t more of the west side of Compton is more calm and better to live! Across Willowbrook feels like war zone "
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  • Anthony D.
    "My area is quite and calm. there are a lot of new business coming to the neighborhood. the housing market is rising. "
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  • Melindadavis94444
    "We don’t have any it’s not a very friendly area people stay to themselves. There also are a lot of Homeless people in the area "
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  • Malinda.malinda51
    "This is an unincorporated area and there is very little funding from the Government and local levels to uplift this community. Now it's alot homeless in this area ."
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  • Raquel R.
    "Great neighborhood- i still live here for 11 years and counting elementary school is just around the corner and the new Walmart store"
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  • Omarz6225
    "we have police monitoring. and fire fighters response all on less than a minute and good relationships with the neighbors "
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  • Pamela S.
    "They would not like unnecessary noise in the neighborhood. They would not like people not cleaning up after their dogs.They would like safety in their neighborhood."
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  • Nova1971
    "There nothing that makes Compton special there’s only crime and drugs the only reason people live here cheap rent "
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  • Mischellethomas
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for most of my life. There has not been a lot of improvements or changes. Compton Unified School District is horrible."
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  • Jenny23xz
    "the light posts dont work so it gets really dark which means anything bad can happen. also lots of pot holes and trash piles."
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  • Trevor M.
    "What makes my neighborhood unique is despite the reputation of our city we maintain a huge level of pride of being from here and through out struggles we have continuously produced homegrown outstanding individuals known all over the world, and within our struggle we find a common bond and closeness to our neighbors "
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  • Lorenaloli
    "Sucks, people speed down streets . You hear/see all sorts of stray animals. Trash everywhere People are rude "
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  • Jade K.
    "A lot of stray dogs and animal control does not respond to dead dogs in the road and once in my drive way. "
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  • Cynthia L.
    "It’s dangerous, underfunded, riddled with pot holes, and just garbage. It’s so unsafe to walk anywhere and every street is overpopulated that street parking is nonexistent "
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  • Cjhernandez89v
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 15 years, and I have seen it all. shootings, gangs, graffiti, drug deals also, my properties have been burglarized plenty of time."
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  • MrsHamm
    "The streets and sidewalks are not maintained and there is trash everywhere. I don’t know where the city’s money is going to. Parking signs are so faded you can’t even read them, but they still administer parking violations. "
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  • Ivonne V.
    "Well this six months of the year the crime get high levels gangsters are free moving and delincuentes around all night noisy and the police is scare about them so please act quickly for the innocent lives"
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  • Pedro A. .
    "Really there’s plenty of restaurants catering trucks and food stands all around so family can always stop by and grab something to eat "
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  • Tavon B.
    "Its a lot of stray dogs that run around that triggers other pets to act wild. Plus the cats in the neighborhood like to leave mice on your porch to get you to feed them "
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  • Dfranklin494
    "There’s nothing good about this neighborhood. I do not recommend living here. Mostly all the animals are strays and wondering around "
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218 N Locust Ave, Compton, CA 90221 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,616 sqft single-family home built in 1946. This property is not currently available for sale. 218 N Locust Ave was last sold on Nov 22, 2024 for $725,000 (4% higher than the asking price of $699,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 218 N Locust Ave is $720,900.