NOT LISTED FOR SALE

717 California Ave Venice, CA 90291

Venice Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,907,000 - $3,298,085

2 Beds
1 Bath
773 Sq Ft
$3,928/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 18, 2025

Last sale price $2,995,000 $3,875 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,304/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Broadway Elementary Rated A
  • Gated Home
  • 3-minute walk to Oakwood Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

A rare opportunity in the heart of Venice, 717 California Avenue offers an 8,207-square-foot double-lot ready for your vision. Renowned California designer Kim Gordon has created a thoughtfully crafted design currently moving toward RTI approval, featuring a 6,126-square-foot contemporary residence with 7 bedrooms, 9 baths, an attached garage with additional parking, a 2,154-square-foot basement, and a main-level ADU. Buyers have the option to see these plans through to completion or submit their own plans to develop the lot as they choose.Lots of this size rarely come available west of Lincoln Avenue, and this property presents an unparalleled chance to create one of the largest and most significant new homes in the area. Plans in progress envision seamless indoor-outdoor living, multiple terraces, a private pool, expansive glass walls, a gym, spa, wine cellar, theater, and a stunning corner primary suite with a walk-in dressing room. Owners will enjoy privacy, space, and a premier location moments from Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice Blvd, shopping, dining, and the beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cody Carras

The Agency License #01909676 Listed on: 05/01/2025

The Agency

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Lavey

Sotheby's International Realty License #01511292

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 8,209 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 61x131
  • Gated Home
  • Value in Land
  • Tear Down
  • Property is zoned LARD1.5

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 773 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry Located Outside

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Property is located within a water district
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4239-029-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

8,209 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Tear-Down
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 773
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1885
  • Lot Dimensions: 61x131
  • Property Condition: Value Mainly In Land, Tear Down, Fixer
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Outside
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Price Per S Q F T: 4204.40

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Utilities

  • Security: Gated
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4239-029-001
  • Lot Size Area: 8209

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Hjg Ca Llc
Bought by
717 California Llc
Seller's Agent
Cody Carras
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Eric Lavey
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$2,995,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$255,000
-7.85%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$3,036,021

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,021
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.99%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2018
Closed on
Jul 30, 2018
Sold by
Griffith Jay
Bought by
Hjg Ca Llc
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Hughes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cody Carras
The Agency
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$2,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-10.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2007
Sold by
Griffith Jay and Jay Griffith Trust Of 1999
Bought by
Griffith Jay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2006
Sold by
Griffith Jay
Bought by
Griffith Jay and Jay Griffith Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2006
Sold by
Griffith Jay and Jay Griffith Trust Of 1999
Bought by
Griffith Jay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2003
Sold by
Griffith Jay
Bought by
Griffith Jay and Jay Griffith Trust Of 1999

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1999
Sold by
Griffith Jay
Bought by
Griffith Jay and Jay Griffith Trust Of 1999
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
717 California Llc $2,995,000 Fidelity National Title
Hjg Ca Llc $2,900,000 Fidelity National Title Comp
Griffith Jay -- First American Title Co La
Griffith Jay -- None Available
Griffith Jay -- First American Title Co
Griffith Jay -- First American Title Co
Griffith Jay -- First American Title Co
Griffith Jay -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Griffith Jay $500,000
Previous Owner Griffith Jay $700,000
Previous Owner Griffith Jay $322,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $2,995,000 -7.8% $3,875 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $3,250,000 +12.1% $4,204 / Sq Ft
09/05/2018 09/05/18 Sold $2,900,000 -3.2% $3,752 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2018 07/18/18 Price Changed $2,995,000 -7.8% $3,875 / Sq Ft
06/22/2018 06/22/18 For Sale $3,250,000 -- $4,204 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $38,293 $3,235,000 $2,588,002 $646,998
2024 $38,293 $3,171,569 $2,537,257 $634,312
2023 $37,541 $3,109,382 $2,487,507 $621,875
2022 $35,777 $3,048,415 $2,438,733 $609,682
2021 $35,361 $2,988,643 $2,390,915 $597,728
2019 $34,291 $2,900,000 $2,320,000 $580,000
2018 $7,607 $618,226 $610,312 $7,914
2016 $7,283 $594,221 $586,614 $7,607
2015 $7,178 $585,296 $577,803 $7,493
2014 $7,208 $573,832 $566,485 $7,347
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cody Carras

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Cody Carras

    The Agency

    (310) 460-9561

    2 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Cody Carras
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Eric Lavey

    Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Jennifer Hughes

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jennifer Hughes

    Compass

    (310) 383-7299

    16 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Jennifer Hughes
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25532317

The MLS

APN: 4239-029-001

California Los Angeles County Venice 90291 Venice

717 California Ave, Venice, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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