242 Ruth Ave is a 884 square foot house on a 4,230 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 12, 1983 for $109,500. Based on Redfin's Venice data, we estimate the home's value is $1,273,421.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Nov 12, 2003 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electrical sub-panel with circuit breakers in a garage.
Electrical
Nov 12, 2003 • Final
Bldg-demolition
Demolish an existing detached two-car garage using hand-wrecking methods. A separate permit will be obtained for the construction of a new garage.
Demolition
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: 884
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT # 6622 LOT 216
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,230
Legal Lot Number: 216
Municipality Name: LOS ANGELES
Acres: 0.0971
Depth Footage: 102
Front Footage: 42
Zoning Code: LARD2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 884
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,230 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4240002009
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
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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Property information provided by TheMLS when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Listing agent: Josh Flynn (3108939866)
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