Tucked away north of Rose Avenue on a coveted corner lot, this beautifully updated Venice bungalow blends timeless charm with effortless California living. The 2-bedroom, 1-bath main house is filled with natural light and character, featuring hardwood floors, inviting living spaces, and thoughtfully curated updates throughout. A charming bonus office nook creates the perfect work-from-home setup and leads out to a private backyard oasis ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying warm coastal evenings. The converted garage offers a versatile bonus space ideal for a studio, gym, or guest retreat. Surrounded by lush landscaping and located just moments from Rose Avenue's beloved cafs, restaurants, boutiques, and the beach, this is Venice living at its best.
Mark Twain Middle School and World Languages Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Venice Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
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About North of
Rose
North of Rose, located between Rose Avenue and Montana Avenue, is a coastal and residential Los Angeles neighborhood with leafy blocks and a low-slung, beach-town streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Montana Avenue near 7th Street, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, and small studios keep the street scene in motion. Community pillars include Aero Theatre, Huckleberry Bakery & Cafe, and the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Spanish Revival cottages and mid-century apartments sit beside newer, clean-lined builds, giving the blocks a layered look. Palisades Park’s blufftop paths and Ocean Avenue viewpoints frame daily routines with ocean air. The pace stays calm on side streets, while Montana’s storefronts keep errands and coffee runs close at hand.
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Market insights
249 Ruth Ave · $1,625,000
DAYS ON MARKET
93 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,625,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,016,665. (37% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-in cabinetry
Dining area
Office
Living room
Garage apartment
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range/Oven
Garbage disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry area
Laundry located outside
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Front porch
Shed
Sprinkler system
Lot dimensions approximately 40 x 102
Zoned LARD2
Coastal Commission special zoning
Home design
Detached single-family home
One level
Parking
Driveway with driveway gate
3 total parking spaces
3 open parking spaces
Construction
Detached / no common walls
Other
Possession at close of escrow
Property sold as-is
Electricity and solar
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Local insights from Redfin agents
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Venice, CA • 90291
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 4% for direct sun exposure in Venice. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 249 Ruth Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,210,000 and $1,770,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $1.8M.