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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $285,000 on May 20, 1999

244 RUTH AVE

VENICE, CA 90291
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,254 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,230 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · May 20, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,777 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$641,194 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$382,810
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$258,384
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$628,622

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Broadway Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Mark Twain Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Venice High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Los Angeles Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90291These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.356

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.44%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,609
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,727 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,540
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$165,956
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

244 Ruth Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Venice
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Los Angeles County

How it measures up in Venice 90291

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Venice 90291.

Living area1,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,738 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size4,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 244 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVeniceVenice 90291Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than1,254 ft²28% of homes29% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,230 ft²41% of homes45% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than194135% of homes42% of homes21% of homes

About 244 Ruth Ave

When did 244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA last sell?

244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA last sold on May 20, 1999 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA?

244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,254 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA built?

244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a triplex home.

What schools serve 244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA?

244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA is assigned to Broadway Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Mark Twain Middle School (middle), rated B+; Venice High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Los Angeles Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA compare to other homes in Venice 90291?

Among the 7,419 homes in Venice 90291, it is bigger than 29% of them (1,254 ft² against a typical 1,738 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (4,230 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1941 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 244 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA was $7,777. The county assessed it at $641,194.

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