526 W Palmer St, Compton, CA 90220
SOLD
AUG 24, 2026
Listed by SHEENA PRATT, Wedgewood Homes Realty, (424) 236-5041 . Bought with Big Block Powerhouse Realty

$749,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,182 sqft

526 W Palmer St, Compton, CA 90220

Est. Refi. Payment $4,738/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 24, 2026 for $749,000 (1% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$749K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$143K (+23.7%)
Since last sale
Decreased$3K (-0.4%)
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 +131% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$746K
August 2026$749K
May 2026$647K
April 2026$637K
March 2026$627K
February 2026$636K
January 2026$666K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
434 W Poplar St, Compton, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$700,000
10/07/25
3
2
1,137
524 W Almond St, Compton, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$685,000
06/18/26
4
2
1,606
640 W Palmer St, Compton, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$810,000
04/28/26
4
2
1,660
508 W Laurel St, Compton, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$700,000
08/14/26
4
2
1,536
115 N Magnolia Ct, Compton, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$617,500
07/02/26
4
2
1,275
409 W Cedar St, Compton, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$630,000
07/28/26
3
2
1,124
531 W Palmer St, Compton, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$650,000
04/07/26
2
1
1,089
351 W Magnolia St, Compton, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$870,000
08/14/26
6
2
1,990

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
531 W Palmer St, Compton, CA 90220
0.03
$650,000
2
1
1,089
Recently Sold
515 W Magnolia St, Compton, CA 90220
0.08
$708,500
3
2
1,361
Off Market
530 W Arbutus St, Compton, CA 90220
0.06
$800,000
5
3
1,800
Off Market
536 W Arbutus St, Compton, CA 90220
0.06
$721,700
2
2
1,280
Off Market
471 W Magnolia St, Compton, CA 90220
0.11
$673,600
3
1
1,442
Off Market
462 W School St, Compton, CA 90220
0.11
$734,300
3
2
1,592
Off Market
615 W Palmer St, Compton, CA 90220
0.09
$247,878
2
1
996
Recently Sold
531 W Arbutus St, Compton, CA 90220
0.09
$635,200
2
1
1,153
Off Market
455 W School St, Compton, CA 90220
0.12
$736,300
3
2
1,674
Off Market
443 W School St, Compton, CA 90220
0.15
$688,900
2
1
1,194
Off Market
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0.15
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1,108
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1929
1,182 sqft
$634/sqft
Garage

About this House

Welcome to 526 W. Palmer Street, a thoughtfully reimagined 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence where modern upgrades and everyday comfort come together seamlessly. From the moment you arrive, the freshly painted exterior, new roof, updated gate, and new garage door create an inviting first impression, setting the stage for what awaits inside.
Step through the front door and into a bright, welcoming interior enhanced by new windows that fill the home with natural light. New laminate flooring flows throughout the layout, guiding you from room to room with ease. The heart of the home is the completely redesigned kitchen, where contemporary cabinetry, stylish finishes, and updated fixtures create a space that feels both functional and inspiring. Whether preparing weeknight meals or hosting family and friends, this central gathering space is ready to accommodate it all.
As you continue through the home, you'll discover two beautifully renovated bathrooms featuring tasteful selections and quality craftsmanship. Convenient indoor laundry hookups add everyday practicality, while major system improvements—including new plumbing, a new 200-amp electrical panel with complete rewire, new wall heater, and new water heater—provide confidence in the home's long-term performance. Even better, all work has been completed with permits and the property has cleared the pre-sale process.
Outside, a generously sized backyard offers ample room for entertaining, outdoor dining, gardening, play, or future possibilities. Conveniently located near Gonzales Park, Compton Creek Natural Park, shopping, dining, and everyday services, the property also offers easy access to the 710, 91, 105, and 110 freeways, making commuting throughout Los Angeles and Orange County a breeze. Schedule your private showing today and discover all that 526 W. Palmer Street has to offer.
526 W Palmer St, Compton, CA 90220 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,182 sqft single-family home built in 1929. It last sold for $749,000 on Aug 24, 2026 (1% above the $739,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $749,000, with a rent estimate of $3,395/month.

Home Details for 526 W Palmer St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1182 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Water HeaterLaundry: Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,InsideMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate, TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Front DoorFloors: Laminate, Tile
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Driveway,Garage,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 39

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1929
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/Remodeled, TurnkeyParcel Number: 6151011026

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $739,000Price Per Sqft: $634/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 21 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5991 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: **SELLER WILL CONSIDER BUYER OFFER ASKING FOR CONCESSIONS**Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, Submit, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: WS26127808Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 424-236-5041Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-6151011026-R-N

Additional Information

Street LightsSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 24, 2026
Source: CRMLS #WS26127808
Sold
$749,000
Aug 18, 2026
Source: CRMLS #WS26127808
Pending
$739,000
Jul 22, 2026
Source: CRMLS #WS26127808
Contingent
$739,000
Jul 17, 2026
Source: CRMLS #WS26127808
PriceChange
$739,000
Price decreased by 1%
Jun 12, 2026
Source: CRMLS #WS26127808
Listed For Sale
$749,000

Market trends in Compton

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$635K
$15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.4%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$535
$16MoM
Available listings
137
15MoM

Around this home

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 526 W Palmer St

  • What is 526 W Palmer St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 526 W Palmer St in Compton, CA is $749,000.
  • What is the price history for 526 W Palmer St?
    526 W Palmer St in Compton, CA last sold for $749,000 in August 2026.
  • Is Compton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Compton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Compton?
    The median sale price in Compton is $635K. That is up $15K from the prior month.
  • Does 526 W Palmer St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 526 W Palmer St in Compton, CA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 526 W Palmer St?
    The lot at 526 W Palmer St in Compton, CA is about 0.14 acres (5,991 sq ft).

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