727 W  Cherry St, Compton, CA 90222
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER

$520,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,119 sqft

727 W Cherry St, Compton, CA 90222

Est. Mortgage $3,382/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1938
$465/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 727 W Cherry St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Great layoutLot size
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**Sold As-Is Investor Opportunity in Compton: Fix & Flip or Buy & Hold**

SOLD AS-IS. Bring your contractor and your vision. 727 W Cherry St is a value-add property priced for investors, with heavy rehab needed and real upside after renovation. Seller will make no repairs, credits, or warranties.

Sitting on a [lot size] lot in the heart of Compton, this [beds]-bed, [baths]-bath, [sq ft] sq ft home offers a great layout to rework. The property needs a full renovation, so buyers should expect work on [roof, plumbing, electrical, kitchen, baths, flooring, etc.].

**Why investors will like it:**
- Strong rehab margin for a renovate-and-resell strategy
- Hold it as a rental in a high-demand Los Angeles County market
- Possible room to add value with [ADU potential, if verified with the city]
- Priced below renovated comps in the area

Cash or hard money preferred. Proof of funds required before showings. Property is sold as-is, where-is. Buyer to verify all details, permits, and square footage independently.

Serious investors only. Message to schedule a walkthrough.

Home Details for 727 W Cherry St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Days on Market

Days on Market: 3 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1938Year Updated: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $465

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 10, 2026
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$520,000
Dec 29, 2008
Source: N/A
Sold
$84,000
Oct 16, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$214,000
Price decreased by 8%
Aug 30, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$232,900
Price decreased by 4%
Aug 23, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$242,000

Around this home

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Nmoran90
    "The neighborhood I live on is a Neighborhood watch. Neighbors are always looking out for each other. Clean neighborhood. "
  • Nayelilozano7
    "Not a nice neighborhood to walk in, needs so much work & property taxes are insanely high. It does not make sense "
  • 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. "
  • Edwinalvarenga323
    "The commute is good but it can get bad with the people in transit but other then that everything else is good "
  • Donielle Franklin
    "People don’t pick up after their dogs so now the park won’t allow people to walk their dogs anymore. "
  • Toodlealex
    "Needs more lighting, but not bad. Lots of nurseries in my area, so good for walks except on rainy days."
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • Lance Henry
    "Fairly easy due to walking distance to nearby bus stops. Having a vehicle helps a lot with nearby freeway access."
  • 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"
  • 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 "
  • 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"
  • 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 "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • Carolynashley54
    "My neighborhood of Compton is very nice and quiet not to mention safe and I’m very proud of my city "
  • Anahi10899
    "Compton has the perfect weather. Had all major freeways 5 min away...! Compton had a lot of potential 💕"
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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 "
  • Anthony D.
    "My area is quite and calm. there are a lot of new business coming to the neighborhood. the housing market is rising. "
  • 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 "
  • 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 ."
  • 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"
  • Omarz6225
    "we have police monitoring. and fire fighters response all on less than a minute and good relationships with the neighbors "
  • 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."
  • Nova1971
    "There nothing that makes Compton special there’s only crime and drugs the only reason people live here cheap rent "
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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 "
  • Lorenaloli
    "Sucks, people speed down streets . You hear/see all sorts of stray animals. Trash everywhere People are rude "
  • 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. "
  • 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 "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • 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 "
  • 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 "
  • Dfranklin494
    "There’s nothing good about this neighborhood. I do not recommend living here. Mostly all the animals are strays and wondering around "

Market trends in Compton

Last updated October 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$643K
$833
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.2%
0.2%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$547
$18
MoM
Available listings
134
13
MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$581K
Since last month
Increased$13K (+2.1%)
Since last year
Increased$25K (+4.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$520K (+619.5%)
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 +86% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$604K
October 2026$586K
September 2026$592K
August 2026$588K
July 2026$584K
June 2026$583K
May 2026$577K
April 2026$576K
March 2026$578K
February 2026$587K
January 2026$575K
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
0.19
Single-Family Home
$670,000
12/18/25
3
2
1,140
0.23
Single-Family Home
$750,000
07/08/26
3
2
1,002
0.13
Single-Family Home
$579,900
09/24/26
3
3
1,000
0.23
Single-Family Home
$590,000
05/29/26
4
2
788
0.41
Single-Family Home
$618,000
08/28/26
3
2
1,020
0.40
Single-Family Home
$720,000
03/06/26
3
2
1,283
0.41
Single-Family Home
$605,000
06/23/26
3
2
1,187
0.69
Single-Family Home
$88,900
04/03/26
3
3
1,500
0.42
Single-Family Home
$644,900
10/21/26
3
2
1,332
0.51
Single-Family Home
$669,000
12/26/25
3
2
1,048

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
0.00
$725,000
2
1
1,625
For Sale
0.00
$683,000
3
1
1,161
Off Market
0.00
$741,700
4
3
2,200
Off Market
0.01
$521,000
2
1
768
Off Market
0.01
$487,300
2
1
720
Off Market
0.01
$651,900
4
3
1,566
Off Market
0.01
$636,800
4
3
1,634
Off Market
0.01
$670,300
3
2
1,740
Off Market
0.02
$544,400
2
1
1,042
Off Market
0.02
$589,700
2
1
820
Off Market
0.02
$657,000
3
2
1,392
Off Market
0.02
$540,900
Studio
-
-
Off Market
0.03
$570,000
3
2
1,240
Off Market
0.03
$1,085,200
9
4
3,355
Off Market
0.03
$591,900
3
2
1,240
Off Market
0.03
$776,200
4
2
1,959
Off Market
0.03
$384,800
2
1
558
Off Market
0.03
$358,300
2
1
634
Off Market
0.03
$660,700
3
1
1,039
Off Market
0.03
$623,000
4
2
1,293
Off Market

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Frequently asked questions about 727 W Cherry St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 727 W Cherry St?
    Based on a $520,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 727 W Cherry St in Compton, CA is approximately $3,494 (about $2,908 principal & interest, $511 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 727 W Cherry St compare to homes in Compton?
    727 W Cherry St in Compton, CA is listed at $520,000, about 19% below the $643K median sale price in Compton.
  • What do residents say about Compton?
    Residents describe Compton, CA as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and walkable to grocery stores. See homes for sale in Compton, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 727 W Cherry St?
    The closest schools to 727 W Cherry St in Compton, CA are Anderson Elementary School (Middle, rated 6/10), Centennial High School (rated 4/10), Willowbrook Middle School (rated 10/10).
  • How big is the lot at 727 W Cherry St?
    The lot at 727 W Cherry St in Compton, CA is about 0.11 acres (4,791 sq ft).
727 W Cherry St, Compton, CA 90222 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,119 sqft single-family home built in 1938. This property is currently available for sale and was listed on Nov 10, 2026.