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.
Single-familyProperty Type
2013Year Built
4,233 sq ftLot Size
$642Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mark Kitching•DRE #01742148• Compass
•310-902-0221 (agent)
•mark@markkitching.com (agent)
Bought with Paul Pekar•DRE #00783762• Coldwell Banker Realty
Well maintained two 1 + 1 units north of Rose Ave. near Whole Foods and restaurants on Rose Ave. and close to Venice Beach. Good closet and storage space in bedroom. Eating area in kitchen plus adjoining laundry room. Separate yards and one garage for each unit. New front dual pane vinyl windows provide energy saving thermal efficiency. Twelve wood windows completely refurbished. Railings and front doors repainted. New stoves and carpets in both units. New bath and kitchen floor tile in rear unit. Two year old garage roof. Updated plumbing and electric. Tenant occupied.
Public Records
Apr 14, 1970
Sold
$21,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,006 (+1.0%)
$1,225,859 + $183,874
$1,409,733
2024
$16,838 (+2.0%)
$1,225,859 + $183,874
$1,409,733
2023
$16,513 (+4.9%)
$1,201,823 + $180,269
$1,382,092
2022
$15,744 (+1.2%)
$1,178,258 + $176,735
$1,354,993
2021
$15,554 (−1.0%)
$1,155,155 + $173,270
$1,328,425
2020
$15,716 (+4.2%)
$1,132,505 + $169,873
$1,302,378
2019
$15,087 (+0.5%)
$1,120,893 + $168,132
$1,289,025
2018
$15,008 (+2.2%)
$1,098,915 + $164,836
$1,263,751
2017
$14,681 (+2.2%)
$1,056,244 + $158,436
$1,214,680
2016
$14,364 (+1.5%)
$1,056,244 + $158,436
$1,214,680
2015
$14,153 (−0.4%)
$1,035,534 + $155,330
$1,190,864
2014
$14,203 (+1,801.2%)
$1,000,000 + $150,000
$1,150,000
2012
$747 (+1.6%)
$28,450 + $16,899
$45,349
2011
$735 (−1.6%)
$27,893 + $16,568
$44,461
2010
$747 (+4.1%)
$27,347 + $16,244
$43,591
2009
$717 (+3.4%)
$27,143 + $16,123
$43,266
2008
$694
$27,208 + $16,162
$43,370
Tax history for 208 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,006 (+1.0%)
$1,225,859 + $183,874
$1,409,733
2024
$16,838 (+2.0%)
$1,225,859 + $183,874
$1,409,733
2023
$16,513 (+4.9%)
$1,201,823 + $180,269
$1,382,092
2022
$15,744 (+1.2%)
$1,178,258 + $176,735
$1,354,993
2021
$15,554 (−1.0%)
$1,155,155 + $173,270
$1,328,425
2020
$15,716 (+4.2%)
$1,132,505 + $169,873
$1,302,378
2019
$15,087 (+0.5%)
$1,120,893 + $168,132
$1,289,025
2018
$15,008 (+2.2%)
$1,098,915 + $164,836
$1,263,751
2017
$14,681 (+2.2%)
$1,056,244 + $158,436
$1,214,680
2016
$14,364 (+1.5%)
$1,056,244 + $158,436
$1,214,680
2015
$14,153 (−0.4%)
$1,035,534 + $155,330
$1,190,864
2014
$14,203 (+1,801.2%)
$1,000,000 + $150,000
$1,150,000
2012
$747 (+1.6%)
$28,450 + $16,899
$45,349
2011
$735 (−1.6%)
$27,893 + $16,568
$44,461
2010
$747 (+4.1%)
$27,347 + $16,244
$43,591
2009
$717 (+3.4%)
$27,143 + $16,123
$43,266
2008
$694
$27,208 + $16,162
$43,370
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,233 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,202
Year built
1950
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4240002017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage
2 Car Garage
Interior
Laundry Information
Laundry Inside
Additional Rooms
Dining Room
Dining Room, Garage Apartment, Great Room, Guest House, Guest-Maids Quarters, Living Room, Office
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is, Building Permit, Building Plans Available, Coastal Commission Restrictions
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Schools
Broadway Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Mark Twain Middle School and World Languages Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Venice Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
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