238 Ruth Ave is a 1,168 square foot house on a 4,233 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Venice data, we estimate the home's value is $1,515,089.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
4,233 sq ftLot Size
$1,297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,515,089
$37K since August
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This home's estimate is 4.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.59M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$850 (−93.3%)
$836,341 + $223,018
$1,059,359
2024
$12,607 (+1,442.4%)
$836,341 + $223,018
$1,059,359
2023
$817 (+3.8%)
$819,943 + $218,646
$1,038,589
2022
$788 (+2.6%)
$33,669 + $21,881
$55,550
2021
$768 (−0.4%)
$33,009 + $21,452
$54,461
2020
$771 (+3.2%)
$32,362 + $21,032
$53,394
2019
$747 (+6.4%)
$32,031 + $20,817
$52,848
2018
$702 (+1.9%)
$31,403 + $20,409
$51,812
2017
$689 (+4.6%)
$30,185 + $19,617
$49,802
2016
$659 (+1.4%)
$30,185 + $19,617
$49,802
2015
$650 (−1.8%)
$29,594 + $19,233
$48,827
2014
$662 (−0.1%)
$28,579 + $18,574
$47,153
2012
$663 (+1.9%)
$28,450 + $18,491
$46,941
2011
$651 (−1.5%)
$27,893 + $18,129
$46,022
2010
$661 (+4.2%)
$27,347 + $17,774
$45,121
2009
$634 (+3.6%)
$27,143 + $17,642
$44,785
2008
$612
$27,208 + $17,684
$44,892
Tax history for 238 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$850 (−93.3%)
$836,341 + $223,018
$1,059,359
2024
$12,607 (+1,442.4%)
$836,341 + $223,018
$1,059,359
2023
$817 (+3.8%)
$819,943 + $218,646
$1,038,589
2022
$788 (+2.6%)
$33,669 + $21,881
$55,550
2021
$768 (−0.4%)
$33,009 + $21,452
$54,461
2020
$771 (+3.2%)
$32,362 + $21,032
$53,394
2019
$747 (+6.4%)
$32,031 + $20,817
$52,848
2018
$702 (+1.9%)
$31,403 + $20,409
$51,812
2017
$689 (+4.6%)
$30,185 + $19,617
$49,802
2016
$659 (+1.4%)
$30,185 + $19,617
$49,802
2015
$650 (−1.8%)
$29,594 + $19,233
$48,827
2014
$662 (−0.1%)
$28,579 + $18,574
$47,153
2012
$663 (+1.9%)
$28,450 + $18,491
$46,941
2011
$651 (−1.5%)
$27,893 + $18,129
$46,022
2010
$661 (+4.2%)
$27,347 + $17,774
$45,121
2009
$634 (+3.6%)
$27,143 + $17,642
$44,785
2008
$612
$27,208 + $17,684
$44,892
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Nov 5, 2013 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Perform a reroof of a detached garage.
Remodel
Roofing
Oct 16, 2013 • Active
Bldg-alter/repair
Tear off old roofing layers and install new shingles.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 6622
Living Sq. Ft: 1,168
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT # 6622 LOT 217
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,233
Legal Lot Number: 217
Municipality Name: LOS ANGELES
Acres: 0.0972
Depth Footage: 102
Front Footage: 42
Zoning Code: LARD2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,168
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,233 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4240002010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
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Schools
Broadway Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Mark Twain Middle School and World Languages Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Venice Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
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