305 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
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OFF MARKET

$747,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,404 sqft

305 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221

Est. Refi. Payment $4,710/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 24, 2023 for $715,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$748K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1%)
Since last year
Decreased$5K (-0.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$33K (+4.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +106% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$748K
October 2026$745K
September 2026$755K
August 2026$750K
July 2026$757K
June 2026$749K
May 2026$752K
April 2026$753K
March 2026$748K
February 2026$748K
January 2026$734K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
405 S Bradfield Ave, Compton, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$650,000
03/26/26
3
2
1,044
511 S Pannes Ave, Compton, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$650,000
07/16/26
3
2
1,076
308 S Poinsettia Ave, Compton, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$795,000
07/23/26
3
2
1,408
307 S Locust Ave, Compton, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$730,000
05/28/26
4
2
1,390
301 S Harris Ave, Compton, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$660,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,306
605 S Sloan Ave, Compton, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$750,000
09/02/26
3
2
1,503
208 S Burris Ave, Compton, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$775,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,403
814 S Poinsettia Ave, Compton, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$750,000
01/23/26
3
2
1,420
3641 E Elizabeth St, Compton, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$760,000
12/24/25
3
2
1,322
403 S Sloan Ave, Compton, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$685,500
07/17/26
3
2
1,791

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
311 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.01
$584,300
2
1
1,020
Off Market
301 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.01
$627,200
3
1
1,005
Off Market
315 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.02
$660,900
2
1
1,368
Off Market
304 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.02
$650,500
3
2
1,323
Off Market
310 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.02
$613,900
3
1
1,098
Off Market
300 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.03
$541,000
2
1
760
Off Market
221 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.03
$692,900
3
2
1,626
Off Market
312 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.03
$657,500
3
2
1,512
Off Market
319 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.03
$731,800
3
2
1,644
Off Market
304 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.03
$602,300
2
1
1,036
Off Market
308 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.03
-
3
2
1,347
Off Market
308 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
300 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.03
$561,700
2
1
976
Off Market
316 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.04
$651,900
3
1
1,146
Off Market
220 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.04
$632,600
3
1
1,080
Off Market
217 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.04
$904,300
5
6
2,101
Off Market
220 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.04
$685,000
3
1
1,300
Off Market
400 S Ward Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.04
$520,100
2
1
847
Off Market
316 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.04
$688,400
3
2
1,479
Off Market
405 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221
0.05
$686,700
2
1
1,501
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1945
1,404 sqft
$533/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Bonus roomLed recessed lightingUpdated electrical panelPrivate bathNewer windows throughoutClose to local schools
We proudly present to you this lovely Single Family home in the wonderful city of Compton. This home features 3 bedrooms including an upstairs master suite with a private bath and an additional full bath in the downstairs area. The home offers many recent and highly important upgrades such as 608 square feet of newer construction added about 10 years ago to the rear of the home, a newer roof that was replaced less than a year ago, an updated electrical panel with 220 Volt Amp, newer windows throughout, recently installed laminated water resistant flooring in the living room and the downstairs bedroom, copper plumbing throughout, newer exterior stucco and paint, fresh interior paint, LED recessed lighting, an Alkaline water line in the Kitchen and a newer main drain pipe that was replaced less than 3 years ago. The kitchen features an open concept with an Island that makes the area look spacious and there is a bonus room in the downstairs area that can be used as Office space or an additional bedroom. The long driveway leads to a detached 2 car garage and a very spacious backyard that is great for entertaining and/or giving you plenty of space for fun and games. Very convenient location just minutes away from the 710, 91 and 105 freeway and close to local schools, restaurants and shops.
305 S Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,404 sqft single-family home built in 1945. It last sold for $715,000 on Jul 24, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $747,800, with a rent estimate of $3,870/month.

Home Details for 305 S Essey Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake Shingle
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1945Year Updated: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 24, 2023
Source: N/A
Sold
$715,000
Jul 20, 2023
Source: CRMLS #DW23067962
Pending
$669,900
May 11, 2023
Source: CRMLS #DW23067962
Contingent
$669,900
May 1, 2023
Source: BHHS broker feed #DW23067962
Listed For Sale
$669,900
Apr 4, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$195,000

Market trends in Compton

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$643K
$8KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$529
$6MoM
Available listings
119
18MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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What Locals Say about Compton

At least 937 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

  • 46 % 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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Frequently asked questions about 305 S Essey Ave

  • What is 305 S Essey Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 305 S Essey Ave in Compton, CA is $747,800.
  • What is the price history for 305 S Essey Ave?
    305 S Essey Ave in Compton, CA last sold for $715,000 in July 2023.
  • Is Compton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Compton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Compton?
    The median sale price in Compton is $643K. That is up $8K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 305 S Essey Ave?
    The lot at 305 S Essey Ave in Compton, CA is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).
  • Does 305 S Essey Ave have parking?
    Yes, 305 S Essey Ave in Compton, CA has on-site parking.

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