Los Angeles County property record for 249 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA 90291
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 919 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,090 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,346 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4240-003-030 |
| Primary APN | 4240-003-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 919 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,090 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 249 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VENICE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90291-2711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LARD2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 6622 LOT 206 |
| Legal Subdivision | 6622 |
| Legal Tract | 6622 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 206 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 273200 |
249 Ruth Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2019.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 W SHIAWASSEE AVE, FENTON, MI 48430-2095 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000444424 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000216236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 249 RUTH AVE, VENICE, CA 90291-2711 |
| Document Number | 0000216236 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 216236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 308 W SHIAWASSEE AVE FENTON MI 484302095, FENTON, MI 48430-2095 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Ruth Ave was $6,346.
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 | $525,159 (+2%) Land $420,136 Building $105,023 | |
| 2025 | $6,346.00 | $514,863 Land $411,899 Building $102,964 |
| 2023 | $6,153.00 (+4.79%) | $494,872 Land $395,905 Building $98,967 |
| 2022 | $5,872.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 249 Ruth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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.
The area around 249 Ruth Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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