209 Ruth Avenue
Venice, CA 90291
Listing broker / agent: Pardee Properties · Paige Ogden · CRMLS
MLS # 26103169 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 18:46 UTC
About this property
OFFER DEADLINE MONDAY, NOV 16TH @ 10AM - Tucked into one of Venice's most beloved neighborhood pockets is a soulful California bungalow where timeless character, thoughtful design, and effortless indoor-outdoor living come together. Beautifully updated while preserving the warmth and charm of its 1950s roots, this special home feels like a little world of its own. Sunlight pours through generous windows, illuminating rich hardwood floors, graceful archways, and inviting living spaces that feel both elevated and wonderfully lived-in. At the heart of the home, a beautifully appointed kitchen pairs Carrara marble countertops with a striking live-edge wood island and vintage stove, bringing together natural textures and unexpected details that give the space its unmistakable personality. Two generous bedrooms offer peaceful places to retreat, including a lovely primary suite with a spa-inspired bath and French doors opening directly to the garden. Outside, the property truly comes to life. Lush, mature landscaping surrounds an expansive patio, built-in Jacuzzi, fire pit, and outdoor entertaining areas, creating a private, resort-like setting for long afternoons in the sun, dinners under the stars, and evenings spent soaking beneath the open sky. Adding another layer of magic is the detached garage, thoughtfully transformed into an incredible flex space with vaulted wood ceilings, skylights, and warm wood paneling. Whether imagined as a creative studio, lounge, entertaining space, or personal hideaway, it's a rare and versatile extension of the home. Just across from Ozone Park and moments from the neighborhood favorites along Rose Avenue, Main Street, and Abbot Kinney, the location captures the best of Venice living, with the beach, local cafes, boutiques, and restaurants all close at hand. Warm, welcoming, and full of soul, this is more than a beautiful home. It's a place to slow down, gather with the people you love, and enjoy the very best of coastal California living.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26103169
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,741 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.0974 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1951
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 8
Building
- Year built
- 1951
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Den, Living Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Driveway, Uncovered
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground, Heated
- Patio / porch
- Rear Porch, Deck, Open, Patio, Porch, Stone, Wood
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- City Lights
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Other
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 9–12 | 0.5 mi |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | K–8 | 0.6 mi |
| Westminster Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Venice | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Animo Venice Charter High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Venice | 9–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Broadway Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Venice | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Will Rogers Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 0.8 mi |
| John Adams Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 6–8 | 0.9 mi |
| Santa Monica High (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,250,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,250,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 21:19 | $2,250,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Venice
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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