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245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 - Property report

Also known as: 245 Ruth Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1941

Acreage

0.098

Sale price

$1,580,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
245 Ruth 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.
919
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1941
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
07/31/2025
Sale price
$1,580,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$19,136
Tax per sq. ft.
$21
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.098

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 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA

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

Sales history for 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/31/2025 $1,580,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX
09/22/2020 $1,590,500 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX X XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/31/2025 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/31/2025 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
07/31/2025 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/30/2022 Affidavit
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX
09/22/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/21/2020 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/27/1996 Deed XXXXXX X X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 245 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
$19,136
Current property tax
$19,371
Tax per sq. ft.
$21
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,611,600
Land value
$1,458,600
Building value
$153,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,952,622 1.1874 $23,185 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,914,336 1.1997 $22,966 +3398.08%
2023-2024 $54,739 1.1994 $657 +4.96%
2022-2023 $53,667 1.1655 $625 +1.21%
2021-2022 $52,615 1.1752 $618 -1.12%
2020-2021 $52,076 1.200129 $625 +6.33%
2019-2020 $50,055 1.174279 $588 +0.14%
2018-2019 $49,075 1.196 $587 +2.26%
2017-2018 $48,114 1.193 $574 +2.10%
2016-2017 $47,172 1.1918 $562 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 245 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 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
12/05/2022
08/19/2004
08/10/2001

*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 0.28
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.31
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.31
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL NR Private K-8 65 0.31
Ecole Claire Fontaine NR Private K 28 0.31
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.31
Westminster Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 335 0.57
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 0.60
Broadway Elementary School 10 Public K-5 511 0.62
John Muir Elementary School NR Public K-5 0 0.64
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.28
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.31
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL NR Private K-8 65 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 0.64
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 837 0.93
Venice Luthern School NR Private K-8 62 1.04
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 0 1.18
Westside Global Awareness Magnet 6 Public K-8 233 1.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.28
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.31
Animo Venice Charter High School 5 Charter 9-12 414 0.57
Olympic High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 34 0.60
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 0.60
Santa Monica High School 9 Public 9-12 2,678 1.10
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 0 1.18
Venice Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 2,107 1.54
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.58
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 1.70

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Neighbors for 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA

241 Ruth Ave, Venice 535 Rose Ave, Venice 541 Rose Ave, Venice 242 Dimmick Ave, Venice 238 Dimmick Ave, Venice 213 Ruth Ave, Venice 209 Ruth Ave, Venice 543 Rose Ave, Venice 237 Ruth Ave, Venice 233 Ruth Ave, Venice 250 Dimmick Ave, Venice 246 Dimmick Ave, Venice 234 Dimmick Ave, Venice 225 Ruth Ave, Venice 537 Rose Ave, Venice 227 Ruth Ave, Venice 217 Ruth Ave, Venice 205 Ruth Ave, Venice 221 Ruth Ave, Venice 249 Ruth Ave, Venice

Nearby ZIP codes for 245 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 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

The development at 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 was built in 1941.

What is the total square footage of 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 has a total of 919 square feet.

When was 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 last sold and what was the sale price?

245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 was last sold on 07/31/2025 for $1,580,000.

What is the assessed value of 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 is currently assessed at $1,952,622.

What are the property taxes for 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

The property taxes for 245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 total $23,185.

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