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$1,625,000
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249 Ruth Avenue

Venice, CA 90291
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
919 Ft²
$7,980
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Tucked away north of Rose Avenue on a coveted corner lot, this beautifully updated Venice bungalow blends timeless charm with effortless California living. The 2-bedroom, 1-bath main house is filled with natural light and character, featuring hardwood floors, inviting living spaces, and thoughtfully curated updates throughout. A charming bonus office nook creates the perfect work-from-home setup and leads out to a private backyard oasis ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying warm coastal evenings. The converted garage offers a versatile bonus space ideal for a studio, gym, or guest retreat. Surrounded by lush landscaping and located just moments from Rose Avenue's beloved cafs, restaurants, boutiques, and the beach, this is Venice living at its best.
Unit Size
919 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$1,768
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1941

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Last updated: 2 months ago (CLAW #26833557)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 26, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Aug 1, 2026 Relisted $1,625,000
Relisted
Jun 24, 2026 In contract -
In contract
May 15, 2026 Listed by Pardee Properties $1,685,000
Listed by Pardee Properties

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Outside
Fireplace Features: None
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 919
Square Footage Source: $0
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1941
Building Area Total: 919
Levels: One
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch
Pool Features: None
Lot Size Area: 4092
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.0939
Lot Size Square Feet: 4092
Lot Size Dimensions: 40x102
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1941
  • Effective Year Built: 1942
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,090
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,020
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 400
  • Total Building Area: 919
  • Building Area: 919
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 6
  • Heated Square Feet: 919
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: 6622
  • Land Acres: 0000000094
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0100
  • Legal Description 1: TRACT # 6622 LOT/SEC 206

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 273200

Zoning

  • Zoning: LARD2

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 49-B3
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 6622
  • Parcel: 4240-003-030
  • Lot: 206
  • Municipality: WEST /OAKW/CENT VEN
  • Latitude: 33.9998
  • Longitude: -118.472

    Address

  • Full Address: 249 Ruth Ave
  • Address - House Number: 249
  • Address - Street Name: Ruth
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Venice
  • Carrier Code: C068
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2711
  • Zip Code: 90291

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $587,262
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 00-067

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2306
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,995,464
  • High Value: 2,455,663
  • Low Value: 1,535,265

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $494,872
  • Assessed Land Value: $395,905
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $98,967

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Mar 10, 2000
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 24, 2000
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00-0444424
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: May 20, 1994
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Dec 30, 1993
  • Previous Sale Amount: $180,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 249 Ruth Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 249 Ruth Avenue was built in 1941 and last sold on Mar 10, 2000 for $335,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 249 Ruth Avenue is $1,598,134.
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