Modern Coastal Cottage on the Canal with Two Private Living Spaces. Ideally positioned on a prime interior lot within the iconic Venice Canals, this thoughtfully designed residence blends lifestyle, flexibility, and timeless coastal design in the heart of Venice Beach and Silicon Beach. A private courtyard entry sets the tone, while the attached two-car garage offers a rare level of convenience for canal living. The primary residence is anchored by a light-filled great room with vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, featuring bifold doors that open to a private canal-front deck capturing serene water views, natural light, and a sense of openness and tranquility. The layout includes 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with two ensuite bedrooms and a guest powder room, and a kitchen appointed with premium Sub-Zero, Viking, and Bosch appliances. The secondary residence offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, indoor laundry, vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and efficient three-zone mini-split systems, creating a comfortable and fully independent living space. Extensively upgraded over a three-year period, the property features new water heaters, electrical, plumbing, structural components, roofing, and windows, along with a 200-amp panel upgrade to be completed prior to close of escrow—delivering the feel and performance of virtually new construction. Rarely does a property combine this level of charm, quality, and versatility—equally suited as a primary residence, multigenerational compound, refined coastal retreat, or high-demand investment with income potential, all just moments from the beach, Abbot Kinney, and the best of Venice living.
Pending
Listed by: Purunjian Inc. • Paul Purunjian • Contact: 562-225-5728
Price cut: $192K (7/29)
$2,988,000
223 Howland Canal, Venice, CA 90291
4beds
1,958sqft
Duplex
Built in 1962
2,849 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,526/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 141 days
- 195
- 5
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Listed by:
Paul Purunjian DRE #01417303 562-225-5728,
Purunjian Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26150866
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Den, Family Room, Great Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,958 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Water
- Waterfront features: Canal Front
Lot
- Size: 2,849 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Attached
- Parcel number: 4227009011
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Modern
- Property subtype: Duplex
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban
Location
- Region: Venice
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,526/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,122,415
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 141 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/2/2026 | Pending sale | $2,988,000$1,526/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $2,988,000-6%$1,526/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,180,000+59%$1,624/sqft |
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| 3/9/2023 | Sold | $2,000,000-26.5%$1,021/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2023 | Pending sale | $2,720,000$1,389/sqft |
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| 3/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,720,000+373%$1,389/sqft |
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| 12/20/1999 | Sold | $575,000+52.9%$294/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/1994 | Sold | $376,000$192/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,122,415 +2% |
| 2025 | $24,946 +1% | $2,080,800 +2% |
| 2024 | $24,692 +137.2% | $2,040,000 +140.2% |
| 2023 | $10,410 +4.9% | $849,427 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,927 +1.3% | $832,773 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,801 -1% | $816,445 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,902 | $808,075 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,902 +4.9% | $792,231 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,440 | $776,698 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,440 +2.2% | $761,470 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,235 +2.3% | $746,541 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,026 +1.1% | $735,328 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,930 | $720,925 +4.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $689,802 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $684,648 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $686,276 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $672,820 +8.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $621,585 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $610,194 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $598,230 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $575,000 |
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