245 Bernard Ave, Venice, CA 90291 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 245 Bernard Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,738 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.097 acres (4,229 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,635,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill	$22,883 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Mortgage Jun 2022 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4240-002-031`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4240-002-031`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Units	3 Units
Building Area	1,738 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Architectural Style	Triplex
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	4,229 sqft (0.097 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	245 BERNARD AVE
City	VENICE
State	CA
Zip	90291-2704
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	LARD2
Legal Description	TRACT # 6622 LOT 238
Legal Subdivision	6622
Legal Tract	6622
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	238
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	273200

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	11670 LAURELWOOD DR, STUDIO CITY, CA 91604-3820
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 17, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Jun 17, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer ALL CALIFORNIA TITLE
Sep 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Feb 1, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM LUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017135285
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jun 17, 2022
Property Address	245 BERNARD AVE, VENICE, CA 90291-2704
Document Number	0000642959
Map Reference	MB 71 PG 82
Instrument Date	Jun 10, 2022
Instrument	22-0642959
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2022
Title Company	ALL CALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY, ALL CALIFORNIA TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11670 LAURELWOOD DR, STUDIO CITY, CA 91604-3820

Mortgage

Document Number	0000642960
Date	Jun 17, 2022
Instrument	22-0642960

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2052

June 2022: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jun 17, 2022
Property Address	245 BERNARD AVE, VENICE, CA 90291-2704
Document Number	0000642958
Map Reference	MB 71 PG 82
Instrument Date	Jun 10, 2022
Instrument	22-0642958
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	ALL CALIFORNIA TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6701 CENTER DR W STE 925, 925, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-1570

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	245 BERNARD AVE, VENICE, CA 90291-2704
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	245 BERNARD AVE, VENICE, CA 90291-2704

Mortgage

Document Number	0001083391
Date	Sep 10, 2020
Instrument	20-1083391

Lender

Name	BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Type	Bank
Address	BOSTON, MA 02109

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.75%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Oct 1, 2027
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	8.75%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.75%

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2017
Property Address	245 BERNARD AVE, VENICE, CA 90291-2704
Document Number	0000135285
Map Reference	MB71 PG82
Instrument Date	Jan 26, 2017
Instrument	17-0135285
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	FATCOLA

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	11670 LAURELWOOD DR, STUDIO CITY, CA 91604-3820

Mortgage

Document Number	0000135286
Date	Feb 1, 2017
Instrument	17-0135286

Lender

Name	LUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047
Prepayment Penalty	18 Months

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.37%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2022
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	3.87%
Max Rate At Change	7.37%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Margin	3
Max Rate	10.6%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Los Angeles City
Unified School District	Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,935,503 (+2%) Land $1,775,694 Building $159,809
2025	$22,883.00 (+1.08%)	$1,897,553 (+4.04%) Land $1,740,877 Building $156,676
2024	$22,638.00 (+1.98%)
2023	$22,199.00 (+4.9%)	$1,823,871 Land $1,673,278 Building $150,593
2022	$21,163.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Nearby Properties on Bernard Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures