Listed by Javier Alvarez•DRE #01882629• Circle Real Estate
Contact: 562-318-4021
For sale
$735,000
Est. $4,874/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,412
sq ft
126 E Indigo St, Compton, CA 90220
About this home
Rare income opportunity in Compton! This duplex features two detached homes on a generous 7,840 sq ft lot. The front home (126 E Indigo) offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with a charming covered front porch, wood floors in the living room, a separate dining area, a galley kitchen with ample wood cabinetry, and a tiled bath. The rear home (126 1/2 E Indigo) offers 1 bedroom and 1 bath with a kitchen featuring white cabinetry and a gas range, tile flooring, a bonus storage/utility room, and its own private porch. A long private driveway provides plenty of off-street parking and leads to a detached two-car garage and a spacious backyard with mature trees - great for gardening and entertaining. Strong rental history with no vacancy in six years. Owner pays water only. Ideally located just steps from Compton Towne Center (ALDI, dining and shopping), with Smart & Final and Superior Grocers minutes away on Compton Blvd. Close to Compton High School, Robert F. Kennedy Elementary, Compton College and parks, with easy access to the Metro A Line and the 91, 105 and 710 freeways. Buyer to independently verify all information including square footage, zoning, permits and school boundaries.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Dickison Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Compton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Provided by GreatSchools
About Southeast
La
Southeast La, located between the San Gabriel River and the I-710 corridor, is a residential and industrial Downey neighborhood with wide arterial boulevards and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Firestone Blvd and Lakewood Blvd crossroads, where taquerias, bakeries, and small storefronts line the sidewalks under steady traffic. Mid-century ranch homes and low-slung apartment courts sit behind mature street trees, while warehouse blocks and auto-oriented retail shape the edges. The Rio Hondo and river-channel paths add a linear, open-sky backdrop for walks and bike rides. Community rituals often orbit local staples like Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, the Downey Theatre, and the Columbia Memorial Space Center. The pace feels practical and grounded, with daily life organized around boulevards, schools, and civic spaces.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Kitchen and living room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total across two units: 2 in one unit and 1 in the other
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms total, one in each unit
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the kitchen
Flooring
Tile and wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Wall heater
Exterior features
Front yard
Back yard
Wrought-iron fencing
Home design
Two units
One story
North-facing
Front entry
Parking
2 garage spaces
4 uncovered parking spaces
Driveway and off-street parking
Construction
Stucco exterior
Shingle roof
Raised foundation
Utilities
Public sewer
District/public water
HOA & community
Curbs
Street lighting
Financial info
Both units are leased
Total actual rent is $3,300
Gross scheduled income is $39,600
Gross income is $39,600
Net operating income is $1,200
Total expenses are $5,100
Operating expense is $1,200
One unit rents for $1,750 and the other for $1,550
Tenants pay gas and electricity
One separate water meter
Two separate gas meters
Two separate electric meters
Other
Cosmetic repairs needed
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Great investment opportunity , two detached units located in a high demand area for rentals, they sit on a large lot with potential for expansion or at least a patio where you can install pet-friendly artificial turf. The front unit offers carpet in the bedrooms, hardwood floor in the living room with a fireplace, crown molding, tile on the kitchen and dining floors for easy maintenance, ceiling fans in the dining area and bedrooms. The rear unit has a recently remodeled kitchen with granite counter top a
Great investment opportunity , two detached units located in a high demand area for rentals, they sit on a large lot with potential for expansion or at least a patio where you can install pet-friendly artificial turf. The front unit offers carpet in the bedrooms, hardwood floor in the living room with a fireplace, crown molding, tile on the kitchen and dining floors for easy maintenance, ceiling fans in the dining area and bedrooms. The rear unit has a recently remodeled kitchen with granite counter top and new kitchen cabinets, the bathroom has also been remodeled, ceiling fans that will save energy in the summer. Long drive way with plenty of parking, front and back yard plus an open area in the middle of the lot that can be used for additional parking or for the children to play, the front wrought iron gate will give you a sense of security. If you just got a promotion that came with a hefty raise, your bonus check came in and you are happy with the balance in your savings account, it might be time to invest in Real Estate buy and hold as the value will increase. Close proximity to a major metropolitan area, ease of access and the availability of year round activities throughout the community and just a short drive from the fine dining, night life and fine shopping that downtown L.A has to offer.
CRMLS #DW18104033
Jul 19, 2018
Sold
$450,000
$319/sq ft
Jun 28, 2018
Pending
—
May 14, 2018
Contingent
—
May 3, 2018
Listed
$438,000
$310/sq ft
Great investment opportunity , two detached units located in a high demand area for rentals, they sit on a large lot with potential for expansion or at least a patio where you can install pet-friendly artificial turf. The front unit offers carpet in the bedrooms, hardwood floor in the living room with a fireplace, crown molding, tile on the kitchen and dining floors for easy maintenance, ceiling fans in the dining area and bedrooms. The rear unit has a recently remodeled kitchen with granite counter top and new kitchen cabinets, the bathroom has also been remodeled, ceiling fans that will save energy in the summer. Long drive way with plenty of parking, front and back yard plus an open area in the middle of the lot that can be used for additional parking or for the children to play, the front wrought iron gate will give you a sense of security. If you just got a promotion that came with a hefty raise, your bonus check came in and you are happy with the balance in your savings account, it might be time to invest in Real Estate buy and hold as the value will increase. Close proximity to a major metropolitan area, ease of access and the availability of year round activities throughout the community and just a short drive from the fine dining, night life and fine shopping that downtown L. A has to offer.
CRMLS #DW15164613
Nov 12, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2015
Price Changed
$359,900
$255/sq ft
Sep 5, 2015
Price Changed
$369,900
$262/sq ft
Jul 27, 2015
Listed
$379,900
$269/sq ft
SDMLS #301697574
Nov 12, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 27, 2015
Listed
$359,900
$255/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1989
Sold
$120,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 12, 1989
Sold
$110,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 3, 1985
Sold
$80,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 1983
Sold
$65,500
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,920 (−3.5%)
$278,876 + $223,101
$501,977
2024
$9,244 (+1.4%)
$273,408 + $218,727
$492,135
2023
$9,113 (+14.5%)
$268,048 + $214,439
$482,487
2022
$7,962 (−1.0%)
$262,793 + $210,235
$473,028
2021
$8,046 (+1.8%)
$257,641 + $206,113
$463,754
2020
$7,902 (−0.7%)
$252,590 + $202,072
$454,662
2019
$7,954 (+72.3%)
$250,000 + $200,000
$450,000
2018
$4,616 (+2.8%)
$250,000 + $200,000
$450,000
2017
$4,490 (+2.2%)
$158,654 + $86,723
$245,377
2016
$4,392 (+4.5%)
$158,654 + $86,723
$245,377
2015
$4,201 (+1.7%)
$155,544 + $85,023
$240,567
2014
$4,131 (+1.9%)
$150,207 + $82,106
$232,313
2012
$4,056 (+2.4%)
$149,529 + $81,735
$231,264
2011
$3,960 (+0.7%)
$146,598 + $80,133
$226,731
2010
$3,931 (+1.2%)
$143,724 + $78,562
$222,286
2009
$3,884 (+1.5%)
$142,650 + $77,975
$220,625
2008
$3,827
$142,989 + $78,161
$221,150
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,840 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
448
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
448
Year built
1921
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
6160020007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
RH
High-Density Residential Zone
The High-Density Residential Zone (R-H) is established to provide for a suitable residential environment through the predominant development of multiple-family dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space
Jul 8, 2003 • Active
Building
Remodel
Apr 16, 2003 • Active
Building
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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