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.
For sale
$1,625,000
249 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA 90291
2beds
919sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$10,149/mo
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
4,090 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,768/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kerry Ann Sullivan DRE # 01927932 310-621-2662,
Pardee Properties 310-907-6517
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26833557
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Area, Office, Living Room, Garage Apartment
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Area, Outside
Features
- Built-Ins
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 919
- Total interior livable area: 919 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Driveway Gate
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 4,090 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 102
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 4240003030
- Zoning: LARD2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Venice
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,768/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $514,863
- Annual tax amount: $6,347
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000-3.6%$1,768/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listing removed | $1,685,000$1,834/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Contingent | $1,685,000$1,834/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,685,000+403%$1,834/sqft |
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| 3/22/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/7/2024 | Price change | $5,500-6.8%$6/sqft |
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| 2/20/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,900$6/sqft |
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| 3/24/2000 | Sold | $335,000+86.1%$365/sqft |
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| 5/20/1994 | Sold | $180,000$196/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,347 +1.2% | $514,863 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,270 +1.9% | $504,769 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,154 +4.8% | $494,872 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,873 +1.3% | $485,170 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,798 -1% | $475,658 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,856 | $470,782 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,856 +5.1% | $461,552 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,572 | $452,503 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,572 +2.2% | $443,631 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,453 +2.3% | $434,933 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,330 +1% | $428,401 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,277 | $420,010 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $409,916 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $401,879 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $398,877 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $399,826 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $391,988 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $384,303 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $376,768 |
| 2005 | -- | $376,768 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $362,139 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $355,503 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $348,533 +75.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $199,052 |
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Neighborhood: Venice
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Broadway Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Mark Twain Middle School and World Languages MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Venice Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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