866 Flower Ave, Venice, CA 90291
SOLD
MAY 8, 2026
Listed by Catherine Fields, Compass, (818) 419-1172 . Bought with Equity Union

$1,300,000

Last sold price
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 944 sqft

866 Flower Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Venice
Est. Refi. Payment $8,043/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 8, 2026 for $1,300,000 (8% below list price)

Home Value

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1
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910
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898
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Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
901 Flower Ave, Venice, CA 90291
0.04
-
4
4
3,820
Off Market
855 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA 90291
0.03
$1,900,000
5
3
3,219
Recently Sold
857 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
0.11
$1,859,500
3
1
1,029
Off Market
935 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA 90291
0.09
$2,542,500
3
2
1,435
Off Market
967 Vernon Ave, Venice, CA 90291
0.06
$2,800,000
4
3.5
2,631
Recently Sold
835 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA 90291
0.08
$2,025,000
4
4
2,575
Recently Sold
932 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
0.11
$2,682,900
3
3
2,000
Off Market
980 Vernon Ave, Venice, CA 90291
0.11
$1,999,000
2
2.5
1,563
Recently Sold
704 Valita St, Venice, CA 90291
0.12
$2,315,000
3
2
1,574
Recently Sold
1009 Vernon Ave, Venice, CA 90291
0.15
$2,675,000
3
2
1,896
Recently Sold
916 Vernon Ave, Venice, CA 90291
0.11
$3,411,700
4
4.5
3,618
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 866 Flower Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1946
944 sqft
$1,377/sqft
Garage

About this House

Location, location, location! Nestled on a pristine, quiet neighborhood street in the heart of one of Southern California’s most iconic communities, this fabulous Venice bungalow offers the ultimate retreat for Silicon Beach homebuyers and savvy investors alike. From the moment you arrive, the home’s classic mid-century charm and manicured curb appeal set a sophisticated tone. Bathed in an abundance of natural light, the interior features a thoughtfully updated kitchen, a formal dining and dining room, and a spacious living area that together create an instantly welcoming ambiance perfect for both quiet relaxation and vibrant entertaining. Original wood floors and elegant architectural archways provide a timeless, high-quality "blank slate," allowing you to move in immediately or easily infuse the space with your own contemporary design vision.
The true magic of this property lies in its exceptional outdoor versatility. Situated on a generous, over-sized lot, there is incredible upside with ample room for a substantial expansion of the primary residence. The lushly landscaped front and backyards serve as private sanctuaries where you can enjoy the coastal breeze and year-round California sun. A standout feature is the large, detached garage. This structure is perfectly positioned and suited for a high-value ADU conversion, offering a prime opportunity to create a detached home office, a chic guest suite, or a consistent stream of rental income in a high-demand market.
The expansive backyard is fully fenced and secured, providing a peaceful haven with effortless flow for indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy the luxury of space and privacy rarely found in Venice, all while being just moments away from the world-class shopping and dining of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, the historic Venice Canals, and the sand of Venice Beach. Whether you are looking for a charming personal residence with a "soul" or a strategic investment with massive equity potential, this Venice gem represents a rare and lucrative opportunity to secure your place in one of Los Angeles’ most sought-after and appreciating pockets.
866 Flower Ave, Venice, CA 90291 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 944 sqft single-family home in Venice, built in 1946. It last sold for $1,300,000 on May 8, 2026 (8% below the $1,419,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2024 with an asking price of $46,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 2, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $5,354/month.

Home Details for 866 Flower Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 944 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Washer Hookup,Laundry RoomRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: GroundAccessibility: No StairsFloors: Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Front Porch, Open, PatioFencing: Partial, PrivacyNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Faces Rear
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 61

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Included in Sale: Refrigerator and RangeParcel Number: 4243018013

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,419,000Price Per Sqft: $1,377/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Apr 28 2026Possession Timing: See Remarks

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4396 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: Buyer to cooperate with Seller’s 1031 exchange at no additional cost or liability to Buyer.Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SR26039097Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 818-419-1172Activation Date: Thu Feb 26 2026Common Interest: NoneStart Showing Date: Thu Feb 26 2026Universal Property Id: US-06037-N-4243018013-R-N

Additional Information

Street LightsSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 8, 2026
Source: CRMLS #SR26039097
Sold
$1,300,000
May 4, 2026
Source: CRMLS #SR26039097
Pending
$1,419,000
Apr 30, 2026
Source: CRMLS #SR26039097
Contingent
$1,419,000
Apr 21, 2026
Source: CRMLS #SR26039097
PriceChange
$1,419,000
Price decreased by 3%
Mar 28, 2026
Source: CRMLS #SR26039097
PriceChange
$1,459,000
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Venice

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.94M
$83.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.3%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.14K
$82MoM
Available listings
226
5MoM

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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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Frequently asked questions about 866 Flower Ave

  • What is the price history for 866 Flower Ave?
    866 Flower Ave in Venice, CA last sold for $1,300,000 in May 2026.
  • Is Venice a buyer's or seller's market?
    Venice is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Venice?
    The median sale price in Venice is $1.94M. That is up $83.5K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Venice?
    Residents describe Venice, CA as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Venice, CA.
  • Does 866 Flower Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 866 Flower Ave in Venice, CA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 866 Flower Ave?
    The lot at 866 Flower Ave in Venice, CA is about 0.10 acres (4,396 sq ft).

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