245 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA 90291
OFF MARKET
Listed by Hillary Thomas, Thomas Real Estate Group, (714) 998-8300 . Bought with Power Brokers

245 Ruth Ave
Venice, CA 90291

Venice
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 919 sqft

$1,571,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,666/mo*
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$1,571,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,666/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
919 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
Living Area
919 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,710
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

When a 1941 California Bungalow living meets the modern explosion of development and coastal luxury, you sometimes get an inspiring gem that defies the rules and maintains its own identity. This true California coastal bungalow still holds, with a tight fist, some of the nostalgic features of a simpler time. This 2 bedroom 1 bath 919 square foot home is situated on a 4255 square foot lot and gives the feeling of simplicity and open space in a time when space feels invaluable. Enter through a gated driveway to your private covered porch w/ room to watch the passing parade. Hardwood floors are believed to be original, and intricate coffer styled ceiling detail is a nod to an era long past. The spacious living room is complete with fresh paint, original double hung windows, plenty of light, and open concept living room/dining room space. Dining room isn’t large, but it provides enough space for those cozy family meals. Kitchen is believed to be finished with original hardwood cabinets w/ intricate bottom frame detail on the uppers. Original ceramic tile with true to era inlaid detail. Plenty of light filters through picture window overlooking the backyard giving the kitchen a cozy but open feel. Utility room is spacious with stackable INDOOR laundry space, water heater, and upper storage. Bedrooms are what one might expect from a 919 square foot bungalow. Reasonably sized, simple, and utilitarian. One bedroom maintains the original built in closet space, while the other has been updated with mirrored doors. Both have large windows that give the home plenty of light. Bath is spacious given the original footprint, and is complete with tub/shower, vanity sink with original cabinets and counters, and frosted privacy window for plenty of ventilation. The backyard is what everyone needs in a cramped and crowded coastal setting. Plenty of grass area, covered patio, cactus garden. This home is a diamond in the rough and ready for someone to restore it to its former glory. A perfect coastal retreat, or the site of a future ultra lux gem.
245 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA 90291 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 919 sqft single-family home in Venice, built in 1941. It last sold for $1,580,000 on Jul 31, 2025 (4% below the $1,649,888 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2020 with an asking price of $3,850 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 24, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,571,600, with a rent estimate of $5,248/month.

Home Details for 245 Ruth Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 919 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer ConnectedAppliances: Gas CooktopLaundry: Laundry Closet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Accessibility: None
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: CoveredFencing: Chain LinkFoundation: RaisedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Converted Garage,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: Alley Paved, PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 229

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: 4240003029

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,649,888
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jul 31 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Venice
School Information
High School District: Los Angeles Unified

Community

Community Features: SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4255 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW24229451Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: offers@thomasrealestategroup.comCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-4240003029-R-N

Additional Information

Sidewalks
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Hillary Thomas DRE #00880226
Thomas Real Estate Group
Nicholas Thomas DRE #01410183
Thomas Real Estate Group
Bought with: Barry Cassilly DRE #01316204, (310) 930-6222, Power Brokers
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PW24229451

Price History for 245 Ruth Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/31/2025$1,580,000Sold
CRMLS #PW24229451
06/25/2025$1,649,888ContingentCRMLS #PW24229451
03/14/2025$1,649,888PendingToActiveCRMLS #PW24229451
03/06/2025$1,649,888ContingentCRMLS #PW24229451
12/26/2024$1,649,888PendingToActiveCRMLS #PW24229451
11/21/2024$1,649,888ContingentCRMLS #PW24229451
11/07/2024$1,649,888Listed For SaleCRMLS #PW24229451
02/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
09/24/2020$3,850ListingRemovedN/A
09/10/2020$3,850Listed For RentN/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$22,965
Assessment$1,914,336
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 245 Ruth Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
667 Marine St, Santa Monica, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,663,000
05/05/26
2
1
740
834 Commonwealth Ave, Venice, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,375,000
05/22/26
2
1
928
651 Ozone St, Santa Monica, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
08/27/25
2
1
988
866 Flower Ave, Venice, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
05/08/26
2
1
944
703 Ozone St, Santa Monica, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,035,000
09/16/25
2
1
730
839 Commonwealth Ave, Venice, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,511,500
10/22/25
2
1.5
1,040

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "I love this neighborhood. It feels like living in a beachside bike-friendly village next to a big city. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Plenty of homeless people, the streets are dirty and not particularly safe to walk around at night. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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