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244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 - Property report

Also known as: 244 Ruth Ave

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Property type

Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)

Year built

1941

Acreage

0.097

Sale price

$285,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
244 Ruth Ave
Venice, CA 90291
Zip code
90291
Neighborhood
Venice
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,254
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1941
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Sales
Sale date
05/20/1999
Sale price
$285,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,766
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
3
Lot
Acreage
0.097

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA

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

Sales history for 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/20/1999 $285,000 XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX XX XXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX
05/16/1989 $335,000 XXXXXX XXXX & XXXX; XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
02/09/1989 $1,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/09/2026 Assignment of Rents XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/09/2026 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/09/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXX
11/28/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/30/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/29/2008 Deed XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/31/2006 Subordination XXXXXX XXX
03/31/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/27/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/16/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 244 Ruth 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
$7,766
Current property tax
$8,079
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$654,017
Land value
$390,466
Building value
$263,551

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $641,194 1.1874 $7,614 +0.95%
2024-2025 $628,622 1.1997 $7,542 +2.03%
2023-2024 $616,297 1.1994 $7,392 +4.97%
2022-2023 $604,214 1.1655 $7,042 +1.17%
2021-2022 $592,367 1.1752 $6,961 -1.07%
2020-2021 $586,294 1.200129 $7,036 +6.33%
2019-2020 $563,530 1.174279 $6,617 +0.14%
2018-2019 $552,482 1.196 $6,608 +2.26%
2017-2018 $541,650 1.193 $6,462 +2.10%
2016-2017 $531,031 1.1918 $6,329 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 244 Ruth 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 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
12/19/2016
12/08/2016
04/10/2002

*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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.30
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL NR Private K-8 65 0.31
Ecole Claire Fontaine NR Private K 28 0.31
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.31
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.31
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.31
Westminster Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 335 0.58
Broadway Elementary School 10 Public K-5 511 0.60
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 0.60
John Muir Elementary School NR Public K-5 0 0.65
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.30
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL NR Private K-8 65 0.31
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.31
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.31
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 0.60
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School 7 Public K-8 247 0.65
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 837 0.91
Venice Luthern School NR Private K-8 62 1.02
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 0 1.16
Westside Global Awareness Magnet 6 Public K-8 233 1.50
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.30
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.31
Animo Venice Charter High School 5 Charter 9-12 414 0.55
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 0.60
Olympic High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 34 0.60
Santa Monica High School 9 Public 9-12 2,678 1.10
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 0 1.16
Venice Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 2,107 1.52
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.58
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 1.69

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Neighbors for 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA

226 Ruth Ave, Venice 629 Rose Ave, Venice 241 7th Ave, Venice 230 Ruth Ave, Venice 649 Rose Ave, Venice 645 Rose Ave, Venice 249 7th Ave, Venice 245 7th Ave, Venice 242 Ruth Ave, Venice 234 Ruth Ave, Venice 639 Rose Ave, Venice 633 Rose Ave, Venice 222 Ruth Ave, Venice 206 Ruth Ave, Venice 238 Ruth Ave, Venice 212 Ruth Ave, Venice 637 Rose Ave, Venice 218 Ruth Ave, Venice 208 Ruth Ave, Venice 250 Ruth Ave, Venice

Nearby ZIP codes for 244 Ruth 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 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

The development at 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 was built in 1941.

What is the total square footage of 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 has a total of 1,254 square feet.

When was 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 last sold and what was the sale price?

244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 was last sold on 05/20/1999 for $285,000.

What is the assessed value of 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 is currently assessed at $641,194.

What are the property taxes for 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

The property taxes for 244 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 total $7,613.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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