Los Angeles County property record for 238 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA 90291
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,233 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $12,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4240-002-010 |
| Primary APN | 4240-002-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,233 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 238 RUTH AVE |
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| City | VENICE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90291-2712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LARD2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 6622 LOT 217 |
| Legal Subdivision | 6622 |
| Legal Tract | 6622 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 217 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 273200 |
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 905 MICHIGAN AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-4309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 25, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000381371 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 238 RUTH AVE, VENICE, CA 90291-2712 |
| Document Number | 0001001762 |
| Map Reference | MB 71 PG 82 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-1001762 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 905 MICHIGAN AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-4309 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 238 RUTH AVE, VENICE, CA 90291-2712 |
| Document Number | 0001001763 |
| Map Reference | MB 71 PG 82 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-1001763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 905 MICHIGAN AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-4309 |
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $58,947 (-94.44%) Land $35,728 Building $23,219 | |
| 2025 | $12,742.00 (+1,459.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,059,359 (+1,807.04%) Land $836,341 Building $223,018 |
| 2023 | $817.00 (+3.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,550 Land $33,669 Building $21,881 |
| 2022 | $787.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1978 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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