217 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA 90291
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217 Ruth Ave
Venice, CA 90291

Venice
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,800 sqft

$2,250,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,622/mo*
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$2,250,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,622/mo*
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4 Beds
3 Baths
1,800 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1929
Living Area
1,800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,251

About this House

Updated 1929 Spanish Bungalow- West of Lincoln. Walk to beach, Rose Ave, Main street and Abbot Kinney!

UNFURNISHED
Airy and OPEN FLOOR PLAN connects living room, dining room and kitchen.
GOURMET KITCHEN with AGA oven/stove and modern appliances including DISHWASHER
Light filled breakfast nook off of kitchen with wrap around windows.
Large Bedroom including WALK IN MASTER CLOSET
Remote controlled SKYLIGHTS in master bath
Includes 4th bedroom/ detached with private bath.
Recently retrofitted casement windows original to the home.
Delivered with new paint interior throughout and freshly re lacquered kitchen cabinets.
Ample CLOSETS space throughout home.
HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout home.
Stackable WASHER AND DRYER in House
Professional Landscaped Front and Backyards by Venice locals BIG RED SUN
Relax on the front porch or chill out in the gorgeous PRIVATE YARDS front and back.
2 Car Tandem PARKING
Eccobee (Wifi/Internet) control AIR CONDITIONING and HEATING in main home, heating only in detached 4th bedroom.
SECURITY SYSTEM

Highly sought after Broadway Elementary School/Mandarin Immersion Program

Steps away from Whole Foods, Abbot Kinney, Beach, Rose Ave, Main Street!!
Venice lifestyle at its best!
217 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA 90291 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home in Venice, built in 1929. It last sold for $935,000 on Aug 2, 2006. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2024 with an asking price of $7,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 30, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,250,900, with a rent estimate of $7,819/month.

Home Details for 217 Ruth Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1929Year Updated: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Spanish

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4239 sqft

Price History for 217 Ruth Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/30/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/26/2024$7,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
02/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
02/01/2019$8,000ListingRemovedN/A
01/10/2019$8,000PriceChange
N/A
12/16/2018$8,500PriceChange
N/A
12/14/2018$8,000Listed For RentN/A
08/02/2006$935,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Venice

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.87M
$121KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.7%
Price per sq ft
$1.06K
$35MoM
Available listings
231
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$15,818
Assessment$1,307,954
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 217 Ruth Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
202 4th Ave, Venice, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,159,265
01/21/26
3
4
1,606
713 Flower Ave, Venice, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
02/06/26
4
3
1,753
238 Rennie Ave, Venice, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,285,000
12/04/25
3
2
960
863 Commonwealth Ave, Venice, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
05/29/26
3
3
1,259
2921 11th St, Santa Monica, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,231,000
05/19/26
4
2.5
1,979
737 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
06/25/26
4
2
1,777
823 Commonwealth Ave, Venice, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,470,000
07/16/26
3
2
1,220
645 Navy St, Santa Monica, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$3,119,388
06/12/26
3
2.5
1,806
2629 6th St, Santa Monica, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,307,500
06/15/26
3
2.5
1,560
654 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
06/11/26
4
3
2,208

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Venice

At least 457 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 65 % Say car is needed

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 43 % Say there are community events

  • 43 % Say it's quiet

  • 42 % Say kids play outside

  • 37 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Ken Cunningham
    "There’s a lot of good sidewalks but the yards are very small so it can be difficult if you have a large dog"
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  • Odile Roujol
    "No you need a car if another district. Stay here else be ready for traffic Jams . You can go to Santa Monica "
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  • hlieb
    "There’s a fair amount of traffic,so you must be very alert crossing the street as I have seen cars blow through stop signs and not even slow down"
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  • Eve Rappoport
    "Close to Venice high, decent schools in area. There aren’t a lot of kids around, however. Lots of trees. Several large traffic intersections."
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  • Pefahey
    "People walk their dogs all the time and dogs seem to be very welcome in this neighborhood. Everybody seems to have one. It’s nice to see people taking such good care of animals."
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  • Eve Rappoport
    "It’s very flat and easy to walk dogs. There are many restaurants with outdoor seating, and the Marina and several parks are nearby."
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  • Trulia User
    "Overcrowded with tourists and homeless, there’s never street parking and it’s so noisy with fireworks/drunks/homeless. Nice to visit for restaurants that’s it. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s very dirty and unsafe. Better just to visit during the early morning or nice restaurants briefly "
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  • Sarah Kelly
    "There’s some areas that are safe and others that are not. Definitely important to do research on the area in Venice has homeless and crime in certain spots."
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  • BZ
    "Venice is unique and eclectic with wonderful restaurants and a fun nightlife. It’s a great place for young people. "
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  • Santiago Juyo
    "Food and trash on the ground can be dangerous so annoying to deal with here in Venice. Lots of green areas "
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  • B B
    " Easy by car. 25 minutes maximum. Kids take bus and we bike a lot. Love the neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love this neighborhood. It feels like living in a beachside bike-friendly village next to a big city. "
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  • Trulia User
    "good city for families and kid friendly dogs lovers good place to live I would recommend this city to anyone who would want to feel safe to live "
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  • Trulia User
    "I am about to move here and in process of transitioning. I like sunshine and understanding people to what it is today. I am still looking for a place to live in a studio for a single person. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s special in its own ways. Very laid back, very friendly. Community driven A bit what you picture about Californian life "
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking up and down streets with all kinds of dogs. It’s difficult to find a receptacle for dog poop. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s got a great neighborhood feel and is away from the hustle & bustle but still very close to the action. Surrounded by trees and plenty ma & pop shops :) "
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  • Trulia User
    "Although I do not live here, everyone seems genuinely love their community. Whatever they are doing to keep their people happy is working. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Penmar park is great for dogs. Dog friendly in most businesses. Watch out for broken glass and harmful objectives on the sidewalks in Venice. "
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  • Trulia User
    "About 20 to 30 min lots of traffic The commute to and from is a bit Challenging. However living on the Westside is very Kool. Great weather Lots of restaurants, bars, dinning There is The 3rd Street Promenade Fox Hills Mall Howard Hughes Center Numerous boutique/ ethnic Spots "
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of homeless people, the streets are dirty and not particularly safe to walk around at night. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone has a dog here. Very dog friendly and close to the beach too. Lots of dog parks and most have been cleaned up after homeless overran them during COVID"
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  • Trulia User
    "I’m moving out of state Im a Cali native and I’ve lived in Venice since 1998. It used to be great - terrible now "
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  • Trulia User
    "The people, the houses, the relaxed vibe, the natural beauty and the quirky characters. People are generally warm, friendly and willing to offer help if needed. We have a great selection of restaurants and stores. Anything you need is within a short range. Even the beach"
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  • Loulou111
    "I work from home but driving is easy from the Oxford ave anywhere.....,. Lovely quiet neighborhood & plenty of nature........ Neighbors watch out for each other & a good mix of ages"
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  • Erin K.
    "I love the weather and biking to the many amazing restaurants in the area. However, the homeless situation gets worse everyday. We pay too much to live here surrounded by crime and garbage. "
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  • Terry B.
    "I have lived in Venice all my life. There’s no other place I would rather live. The weather is great, usually 20° cooler than downtown Los Angeles. Many outdoor activities including bike riding, surfing, walking, tennis, paddle tennis, basketball, rollerskating , swimming, And many more. Great walkability to restaurants, shopping, library, farmers market. Dog friendly. "
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  • Olivia O.
    "Venice is a chilled out, sea-side feel neighborhood. I was raised in Cape Town South Africa and there is a similarity of “vibe”. "
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  • Cbowenusc
    "What commute? I do not have a commute, a big driver behind my decision to live in Venice - great vibes all day and quiet at night "
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  • Danielledruz
    "It’s more of a young persons game. Young couples and new families but i think there are better places to raise kids"
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  • Nathanlycan
    "I love this neighborhood . It blends a beachside community with a growing art and culinary scene but maintains some of the less manicured, dogtown vibe"
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  • Kamv25
    "Honestly, we don't really have anything. Halloween used to be fun out here and houses used to go all out, not anymore. "
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  • Nhailebuga
    "Usually, medium to heavy traffic all week. Commute is 30 mins to work and usually 15 at night. Weekends get very busy due to Venice beach. "
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  • Shon B.
    "Beach events are always good fun. Biking is great in this area and people are definitely respectful of the bike lane. "
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  • Altheatupper
    "Neighbors are incredibly nice, great restaurants, and walker friendly. This is a wonderful place to live!"
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  • Linkn
    "Abbot Kinney street fair happens every yeah, they do many beach events and for the new year they do the penguin plunge at the pier. "
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  • Linkn
    "Venice gets more visitors than Disneyland. Parking is hard to find, the closer you are to the beach. Many homes are Airbnb. Love Venice but the prices are extremely high! the homeless population is higher than normal. "
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  • Sarah G.
    "Farmers markets, parks, great places to eat, the beach, jumping jacks, wizards, bean dip, and big hugs at red lights."
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  • Dolph
    "It’s a very “bohemian” environment... I’m sure super fun for kids 13-18... I would keep an eye on younger kids as Venice doesn’t always bring the best elements to the beach... all in all, it’s a fun diverse place with people from all over the world and all different social and economic backgrounds and a great place in my opinion."
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