$1,500,000
SOLD JAN 10, 2017

221 Ruth Ave Venice, CA 90291

Venice Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,090 Sq Ft
4,238 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,376 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Floor Furnace
  • Broadway Elementary Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to Ozone Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Charming 1920's Spanish home in the heart of Venice neighborhood. Light filled and bright throughout with large bay window in the living room. Hardwood floors. Eclectic bathroom with colorful shower tiles. Front porch. Large backyard with deck. Original wood burning fireplace. A stone's throw from Rose Avenue and short distance to Main Street. Dining room has built in shelves.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Dutton

J. D. Realty Company License #00864227 Listed on: 09/12/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

James Dutton

J. D. Realty Company License #00864227 Listed on: 09/12/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,112

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 4,238 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LARD2

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,090 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Disposal
  • Laundry Located Outside

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4240-003-023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,112

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1090
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Number Of Photos: 6
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Outside
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Garbage Disposal
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1376.00

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage - 1 Car

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4240-003-023
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4238

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2021
Closed on
Dec 9, 2021
Sold by
Tjc Holdings I Lp
Bought by
Steinfeld Jeffrey and Caamano Dominique
Seller's Agent
Ron Wynn
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Susan Hillier
List Price
$3,395,000
Sold Price
$3,195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-5.89%
Current Estimated Value
$3,517,181

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$322,181
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.87%
Original Mortgage
$2,875,180
Outstanding Balance
$2,633,852
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$916,625

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2016
Closed on
Dec 7, 2016
Sold by
Marhow Real Estate Iii Llc
Bought by
Tjc Holdings I Lp
Seller's Agent
James Dutton
J. D. Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
James Dutton
J. D. Realty Company
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.50%
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2011
Sold by
Arnold Martha L and Trust A
Bought by
Marhow Real Estate Iii Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2010
Sold by
Arnold Howard K
Bought by
Arnold Howard K and Arnold Martha L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,195,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $1,500,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,875,180 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,225,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $415,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $2,222,420 Construction
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $146,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $136,000 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Sold $3,195,000 -1.7% $968 / Sq Ft
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2021 10/28/21 Price Changed $3,249,000 -4.3% $984 / Sq Ft
10/08/2021 10/08/21 For Sale $3,395,000 +126.3% $1,028 / Sq Ft
01/10/2017 01/10/17 Sold $1,500,000 0.0% $1,376 / Sq Ft
09/12/2016 09/12/16 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $1,376 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $40,112 $3,390,559 $2,546,899 $843,660
2024 $40,112 $3,324,078 $2,496,960 $827,118
2023 $39,324 $3,258,900 $2,448,000 $810,900
2022 $37,475 $3,195,000 $2,400,000 $795,000
2021 $20,485 $1,723,931 $1,377,043 $346,888
2019 $18,549 $1,560,600 $1,248,480 $312,120
2018 $18,473 $1,530,000 $1,224,000 $306,000
2016 $604 $44,475 $29,594 $14,881
2015 $597 $43,808 $29,150 $14,658
2014 $608 $42,950 $28,579 $14,371
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ron Wynn

    Compass

    (310) 395-7090

    3 in this area

    193 Total Sales

    Ron Wynn
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Susan Hillier

  • James Dutton

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    James Dutton

    J. D. Realty Company

    (310) 863-3174

    16 Total Sales

    James Dutton
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 16-152178

The MLS

APN: 4240-003-023

California Los Angeles County Venice 90291 Venice

221 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA

This home is located at 221 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA 90291 and is currently priced at $1,500,000, approximately $1,376 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 221 Ruth Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Broadway Elementary, Westminster Avenue Elementary School, and Mark Twain Middle School.

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