211 S Poinsettia Avenue
Compton, CA 90221
Listing broker / agent: Keller Williams SELA · Marina Mathis · 310-367-7201 · CRMLS
MLS # DW26056546 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 17:39 UTC
About this property
Charming 1926 Spanish-style home offering over 2,000 sq ft of living space on a spacious 7,936 sq ft lot, full of character and opportunity for the next owner to make it their own. Welcome to this thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with a versatile bonus room, ideal for a home office or potential fourth bedroom. From the moment you enter, you are welcomed by a spectacular living room featuring elegant cathedral ceilings and a stunning arched picture window that fills the space with abundant natural light. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the living and dining areas, enhanced by custom-built-in shelving—perfect for displaying décor and personal touches. A grand hallway with a striking barrel-vaulted ceiling leads to three generously sized bedrooms, each offering large walk-in closets with ample shelving and deep storage space. The front bedroom features its own arched picture window, creating a bright and inviting retreat. The bathroom is tastefully designed with a double-sink vanity, expansive mirror, and modern lighting fixtures. The kitchen is bright and functional, featuring granite countertops and natural light, with an adjacent serving porch area offering additional space and potential for future expansion, including the possibility of adding another bathroom. Toward the rear of the home, the flexible bonus room with a closet provides endless possibilities for use as a guest room, office, or creative space. Situated on a large lot with room for outdoor enjoyment and future possibilities, the property may also offer potential for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), subject to buyer verification with the City of Compton, providing an opportunity for additional living space or rental income. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and local favorites such as Patria Coffee Roasters, with easy access to major freeways including the 105, 405, 91, and 710, this home offers both comfort and convenience in a well-established neighborhood. A wonderful opportunity to own a home with timeless character, space, and room to grow—schedule your showing today.
Property details
- MLS number
- DW26056546
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 2,019 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1823 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1926
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 50
Building
- Year built
- 1926
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Drywall, Frame, Glass, Concrete, Copper Plumbing
- Roof
- Flat, Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Attic, Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Phone System, Storage, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Front Porch, Porch
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Horse Trails, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Compton Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges Preparatory Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Compton | 6–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Lifeline Education Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Compton Unified · Compton | Not reported | 0.4 mi |
| Compton Early College High (school website, opens in a new tab) Compton Unified · Compton | 9–12 | 0.4 mi |
| Early College Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Compton Unified · Compton | 6–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Compton Unified · Compton | Not reported | 0.6 mi |
| Mayo Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Compton Unified · Compton | K–8 | 0.6 mi |
| Emerson Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Compton Unified · Compton | Not reported | 0.7 mi |
| Kelly Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Compton Unified · Compton | Not reported | 0.8 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $750,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $780,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $780,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-22 14:28 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 02:47 | $750,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Compton
Active residential homes for sale in Compton, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
12 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 18:15 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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