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538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Westminster Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1930

Acreage

0.119

Sale price

$2,550,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
538 Westminster Ave
Venice, CA 90291
Zip code
90291
Neighborhood
Venice
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,382
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1930
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
11/06/2025
Sale price
$2,550,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$30,884
Tax per sq. ft.
$22
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD1.5)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.119

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
54 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
99 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/06/2025 $2,550,000 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/10/2018 $2,300,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
06/03/2002 $676,006 XXXX, XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/06/2025 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/10/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
05/10/2018 Release XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
05/05/2015 Gift Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXX
05/05/2015 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXX X
10/03/2014 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X
10/03/2014 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
03/31/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/13/2009 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
06/15/2006 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$30,884
Current property tax
$31,158
Tax per sq. ft.
$22
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,601,000
Land value
$2,453,814
Building value
$147,186

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,669,343 1.1874 $31,696 +0.95%
2024-2025 $2,617,004 1.1997 $31,396 +2.03%
2023-2024 $2,565,691 1.1994 $30,773 +4.97%
2022-2023 $2,515,384 1.1655 $29,317 +1.16%
2021-2022 $2,466,063 1.1752 $28,981 -1.06%
2020-2021 $2,440,777 1.200129 $29,292 +6.33%
2019-2020 $2,346,000 1.174279 $27,549 +48.09%
2018-2019 $1,555,348 1.196 $18,603 +2.26%
2017-2018 $1,524,852 1.193 $18,192 +2.10%
2016-2017 $1,494,954 1.1918 $17,818 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA

Code Description Tax levied
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06111 West Vector Mosquito
Permits

Permit information for 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
03/06/2026
02/10/2026
01/19/2026

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$995,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$650

-3.8% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
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Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map
Seismic gas shut-off valve installed
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.21
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.21
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.21
Ecole Claire Fontaine NR Private K 28 0.21
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL NR Private K-8 65 0.21
Westminster Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 335 0.24
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.31
Broadway Elementary School 10 Public K-5 511 0.51
Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary School 7 Public K-5 414 0.90
Westside Global Awareness Magnet 6 Public K-8 233 0.99
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.21
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.21
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL NR Private K-8 65 0.21
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.31
Venice Luthern School NR Private K-8 62 0.71
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 0 0.91
Westside Global Awareness Magnet 6 Public K-8 233 0.99
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School 7 Public K-8 247 1.11
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 1.11
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 837 1.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.21
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.31
Animo Venice Charter High School 5 Charter 9-12 414 0.39
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 0 0.91
Olympic High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 34 1.10
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 1.11
Venice Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 2,107 1.34
Santa Monica High School 9 Public 9-12 2,678 1.59
Phoenix Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 59 1.60
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 2.09

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Neighbors for 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA

528 Westminster Ave, Venice 526 Westminster Ave, Venice 1200 Electric Ave, Venice 524 Westminster Ave, Venice 548 Westminster Ave, Venice 558 Westminster Ave, Venice 1112 Electric Ave, Venice 414 Westminster Ave, Venice 418 Westminster Ave, Venice 534 Westminster Ave, Venice 514 Westminster Ave, Venice 502 Westminster Ave, Venice 506 Westminster Ave, Venice 518 Westminster Ave, Venice 512 Westminster Ave, Venice 1125 6th Ave, Venice 540 Westminster Ave, Venice 546 Westminster Ave, Venice 554 Westminster Ave, Venice 560 Westminster Ave, Venice

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA

90024, Los Angeles County, CA 90034, Los Angeles County, CA 90045, Los Angeles County, CA 90064, Los Angeles County, CA 90073, Los Angeles County, CA 90095, Los Angeles County, CA 90293, Los Angeles County, CA 90401, Los Angeles County, CA 90402, Los Angeles County, CA 90403, Los Angeles County, CA 90404, Los Angeles County, CA 90405, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

The development at 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 has a total of 1,382 square feet.

When was 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 was last sold on 11/06/2025 for $2,550,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 is currently assessed at $2,669,343.

What are the property taxes for 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

The property taxes for 538 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 total $31,695.

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