Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3 baths3,084 sqft
208 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.10 acresLot Size
2013Year Built
$373/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Huge price reduction! This is a PRIME opportunity near Rose Avenue to develop an entitled duplex (large main home with an attached rental unit) sold with approved plans and permits ready. These City-approved dwellings are ready to go for a new custom home and attached 1 bedroom apartment. The apartment can be converted to a family room if preferred.Huge price reduction! This is a PRIME opportunity near Rose Avenue to develop an entitled duplex (large main home with an attached rental unit) sold with approved plans and permits ready. These City-approved dwellings are ready to go for a new custom home and attached 1 bedroom apartment. The apartment can be converted to a family room if preferred.
  • Listed by: Mark Kitching DRE #01742148 Brokerage DRE #01396547 • Compass
Listing closed: 11/01/2013 12:00 AM • Source: CLAW, MLS#: 13-701891

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,825,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Venice, CA

9 comparable properties found

1

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Square Feet
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Acres
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7

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8

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Sold 09/11/25

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Mark Kitching, DRE #01742148

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Paul Pekar, DRE #00783762

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Property Information for 208 Ruth Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: LARD2
  • Style: Architectural
  • Parcel Number: 4240002017
  • Total Units: 2.0
  • Living Area: 3084
  • Source Living Area: Developer
  • Area: Venice (C11)
  • Lot Size Area: 4233
  • Source Lot Size Area: Vendor Enhanced
  • Home owner Dues: $0
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4240-002-017
  • Directions: North of Rose, West of Lincoln
  • Map Coordinate: 671/G4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,233 SF
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Number Of Units: 2
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Attached
  • Number Of Stories: 0
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Tree Top
  • Maids Room: false
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Disclosures: As Is, Building Permit, Building Plans Available, Coastal Commission Restrictions
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4233
  • Geocode Override: 0.0
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Rooms: Dining Room, Garage Apartment, Great Room, Guest House, Guest-Maids Quarters, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office
  • Fireplace Features: See Remarks
  • Fireplace Rooms: Other
  • Den: No
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Flooring: Other
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry: Inside
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Tennis: No
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 09-06-2013

Property History for 208 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 1, 2013

Sold

CLAW #13-701891

$1,150,000—
Nov 1, 2013

Sold

CRMLS #13701891

$1,150,000—
Oct 23, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #370704988

$1,150,000

+40.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/01/2013

Sold

CLAW #13-701891

$1,150,000
11/01/2013

Sold

CRMLS #13701891

$1,150,000
10/23/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #370704988

$1,150,000

+40.2% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 208 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,250,376Additions$187,551Total$1,437,927
Tax Record2025$17,006 ($1,417 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,202 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,202 SqFtLot Size4,233 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1950Year Renovated1951ZoningLARD2CountyLOS ANGELESAPN4240-002-017

Schools near 208 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Los Angeles Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Westminster Avenue Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walgrove Avenue Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Broadway Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 208 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
$1,150,000
4
3
3,084
4,233
–
–
2
1,202
4,232
$268,000
2
1
991
4,284
$230,000
4
2
1,440
4,268
$410,000
2
1
1,002
4,284
$975,000
3
1
1,125
4,284

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