245 Ruth Avenue, Venice, CA 90291

$1,649,888 Asking Price

2 beds
1 bath
919  sqft
Built in 1941

When a 1941 California Bungalow living meets the modern explosion of development and coastal luxury, you sometimes get an inspiring gem that defies the rules and maintains its own identity. This true California coastal bungalow still holds, with a tight fist, some of the nostalgic features of a simpler time. This 2 bedroom 1 bath 919 square foot home is situated on a 4255 square foot lot and gives the feeling of simplicity and open space in a time when space feels invaluable. Enter through a gated driveway to your private covered porch w/ room to watch the passing parade. Hardwood floors are believed to be original, and intricate coffer styled ceiling detail is a nod to an era long past. The spacious living room is complete with fresh paint, original double hung windows, plenty of light, and open concept living room/dining room space. Dining room isn’t large, but it provides enough space for those cozy family meals. Kitchen is believed to be finished with original hardwood cabinets w/ intricate bottom frame detail on the uppers. Original ceramic tile with true to era inlaid detail. Plenty of light filters through picture window overlooking the backyard giving the kitchen a cozy but open feel. Utility room is spacious with stackable INDOOR laundry space, water heater, and upper storage. Bedrooms are what one might expect from a 919 square foot bungalow. Reasonably sized, simple, and utilitarian. One bedroom maintains the original built in closet space, while the other has been updated with mirrored doors. Both have large windows that give the home plenty of light. Bath is spacious given the original footprint, and is complete with tub/shower, vanity sink with original cabinets and counters, and frosted privacy window for plenty of ventilation. The backyard is what everyone needs in a cramped and crowded coastal setting. Plenty of grass area, covered patio, cactus garden, and long ago converted storage garage. This home is a diamond in the rough and ready for someone to restore it to its former glory. A perfect coastal retreat, or the site of a future ultra lux gem.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Breakfast Area,Tile Counters,All Bedrooms Down
Appliances:
Gas Cooktop
Laundry:
Laundry Closet
A/C:
false, None
Heating:
true, Central
Fireplace:
None
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
None
Style:
Bungalow
Pool:
None
Parking:
Converted Garage,Driveway, Parking spaces: 4

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
General:
Other, 1, Raised

Location

Road/Access:
City Street
HOA Amenities:
0.0
Originating MLS:
CRMLS
School District:
Los Angeles Unified
County:
Los Angeles

Lot

Zoning:
LARD2, 4240003029
View:
None
Fencing:
Chain Link

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Available,Sewer Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
CRMLS

This listing courtesy of:
Thomas Real Estate Group, Hillary Thomas

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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