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242 5th Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 Property Information

242 5th Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 242 5th Avenue, Venice
Alternate address(es) 242 S 5th Ave
244 S 5th Ave
Zip code 90291
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Venice

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 5th Avenue, Venice

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Current property tax $6,151

Lot & Building Information for 242 5th Avenue, Venice

Building sqft 2,720
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.095 i
Units 2
Year built 1926
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 242 5th Avenue, Venice

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About 242 5th Avenue, Venice

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 242 5th Avenue, Venice, CA 90291?

242 5th Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 was built in 1926 and has a total of 2,720 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 242 5th Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $489,617, the tax amount paid for 242 5th Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 is $5,813.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 242 5th Avenue, Venice

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Title Documents for 242 5th Avenue, Venice

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/14/2022 Subordination
02/14/2022 Trust Deed 02/01/2052
07/28/2015 Trust Deed
07/28/2015 Trust Deed 08/01/2045
08/19/2013 Trust Deed
12/01/2009 Trust Deed
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Property Taxes for 242 5th Avenue, Venice

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,814
Current property tax $6,151
Market value $489,617
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 242 5th Avenue, Venice

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

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

Assessment History for 242 5th Avenue, Venice

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $489,617 1.1874 $5,814 +0.95%
2024-2025 $480,017 1.1997 $5,759 +2.03%
2023-2024 $470,606 1.1994 $5,644 +4.97%
2022-2023 $461,380 1.1655 $5,377 +1.15%
2021-2022 $452,335 1.1752 $5,316 -1.06%

Permits for 242 5th Avenue, Venice

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
09/01/2023
04/19/2022
04/13/2022
12/01/2021
09/13/2010
05/05/2009
04/27/2009
11/08/2006
06/17/2003
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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
3.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$666
0.2% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Risk

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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 to school (mi)
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.22
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL NR Private K-8 65 0.37
Ecole Claire Fontaine NR Private K 28 0.37
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.37
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.37

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.22
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL NR Private K-8 65 0.37
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.37
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.37
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School 7 Public K-8 247 0.59

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.22
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.37
Olympic High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 34 0.61
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 0.63
Animo Venice Charter High School 5 Charter 9-12 414 0.69

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Neighbors for 242 5th Avenue, Venice

Here are the neighbors for 242 5th Avenue, Venice.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
415 Rose Ave, Venice 1,368 07/01/2019
281 5th Ave, Venice 1,896 02/15/2024
245 Rennie Ave, Venice 2,692 05/25/2016
217 Rennie Ave, Venice 1,211 06/12/2017 $2,090,000
221 Rennie Ave, Venice 2,000 08/27/2020
213 Rennie Ave, Venice 2,373 03/15/2024 $3,470,000
256 4th Ave, Venice 1,470 08/04/2009
242 4th Ave, Venice 2,158 03/12/2008
249 Rennie Ave, Venice 1,935 11/28/2018
241 Rennie Ave, Venice 1,174 09/14/2012
419 Rose Ave, Venice 1,348 03/23/2023
250 4th Ave, Venice 1,872 09/18/2015
237 Rennie Ave, Venice 1,385 11/04/2013
229 Rennie Ave, Venice 2,180 11/02/2012
233 Rennie Ave, Venice 1,864 02/12/2019 $2,420,000
405 Rose Ave, Venice 1,920 02/17/2017
425 Rose Ave, Venice 2,858 08/25/2020
246 4th Ave, Venice 933 12/03/2015
413 Rose Ave, Venice 1,368 06/03/2021
225 Rennie Ave, Venice 1,715 04/28/2021 $2,300,000

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