37 Wavecrest Avenue, Venice, CA 90291

$3,300,000 Asking Price

6 beds
6 baths
2,920  sqft
Built in 1908

Located close to the ocean and offering all the charm you'd expect from its history and location, this rare 1908 Craftsman compound exudes a truly transcendent, magical air. Nestled a mere half block from the beach on a beautiful tree-lined street, it offers a meticulously restored 4 bed/3.5 bath main house, a 1 bed/1 bath guest house, and a studio apartment. This unique layout provides flexibility for home office, guest quarters, multi-generational living, or to rent out some (or all) of the units. As you enter through a gate into the landscaped front yard, featuring flowering hibiscus and lemon trees, you're welcomed by an inviting porch and grand foyer. The generous living room opens to a sunroom and deck overlooking the yard, perfect for enjoying California weather while dining al fresco. Original fixtures and finishes throughout the home include Douglas fir and red oak flooring, stained glass cabinetry, vintage lighting elements, wainscoting, and a white brick fireplace. The kitchen features SubZero and stainless appliances, updated plumbing and electrical systems, a newer roof, and restored vintage windows, doors, and fixtures. The detached guest unit boasts an updated kitchen and bath with wood floors, while the studio apartment includes a sleeping loft and modernized kitchen and bath. This spectacular property also offers a formal dining room, front deck, and yard with an ornamental pond and flagstone patio. A true gem from the early days of Venice, the home has been beautifully restored for the lover of classic and elegant coastal living, embodying the iconic Venice lifestyle just moments from Abbot Kinney. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of local history, offering both investment potential and the perfect coastal retreat.


Features & Amenities

Interior

Appliances:
Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Washer
Laundry:
Stacked
Flooring:
Tile,Wood
A/C:
false, None
Heating:
true, Combination,Central,Forced Air,Floor Furnace
Fireplace:
Living Room, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
Guest House
Style:
Craftsman
Other Structures:
Guest House
Pool:
None
Parking:
Parking spaces: 3

Construction

Roofing:
Composition,Shingle
General:
2

Location

Originating MLS:
CRMLS
County:
Los Angeles

Lot

Zoning:
LARD1.5, 4226003023
View:
View

Financial

Source:
CRMLS

This listing courtesy of:
Sotheby's International Realty, Jason Sturman

About Venice, CA

Housing

Number of Units
15,562
Median Home Value
$1,177,766
Median Rent
$1,973

64.23% of housing units are renter occupied.

12.17% are vacant.

Commute

Car
38.50%
Public Transportation
1.39%
Walk to Work
3.69%
Work from Home
51.56%
Other
0.76%

The median travel time to work is 15 minutes.

People

Population
27,913
Median Age
39.20
Median Household Size
2.14

Education

High School
9.25%
Associate’s Degree
3.21%
Bachelor’s Degree
42.40%
Graduate Degree
26.83%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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