






$2,250,000
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,741 sqft · 4,243 sqft lot
209 Ruth Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Single family · Built 1951 · $1,292/sqft ·
$13,780/mo est. payment
Tucked into one of Venice's most beloved neighborhood pockets is a soulful California bungalow where timeless character, thoughtful design, and effortless indoor-outdoor living come together. Beautifully updated while preserving the warmth and charm of its 1950s roots, this special home feels like a little world of its own. Sunlight pours through generous windows, illuminating rich hardwood floors, graceful archways, and inviting living spaces that feel both elevated and wonderfully lived-in. At the heart of the home, a beautifully appointed kitchen pairs Carrara marble countertops with a striking live-edge wood island and vintage stove, bringing together natural textures and unexpected details that give the space its unmistakable personality. Two generous bedrooms offer peaceful places to retreat, including a lovely primary suite with a spa-inspired bath and French doors opening directly to the garden. Outside, the property truly comes to life. Lush, mature landscaping surrounds an expansive patio, built-in Jacuzzi, fire pit, and outdoor entertaining areas, creating a private, resort-like setting for long afternoons in the sun, dinners under the stars, and evenings spent soaking beneath the open sky. Adding another layer of magic is the detached garage, thoughtfully transformed into an incredible flex space with vaulted wood ceilings, skylights, and warm wood paneling. Whether imagined as a creative studio, lounge, entertaining space, or personal hideaway, it's a rare and versatile extension of the home. Just across from Ozone Park and moments from the neighborhood favorites along Rose Avenue, Main Street, and Abbot Kinney, the location captures the best of Venice living, with the beach, local cafes, boutiques, and restaurants all close at hand. Warm, welcoming, and full of soul, this is more than a beautiful home. It's a place to slow down, gather with the people you love, and enjoy the very best of coastal California living.
Westminster Avenue Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 0.6 mi
Mark Twain Middle School and World Languages Magnet
middle · 6-8 · 1.4 mi
Venice Senior High School
high · 9-12 · 1.7 mi
Acton Academy Venice Beach
elementary · K-11 · 0.4 mi
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL
elementary · K-8 · 0.4 mi
Ecole Claire Fontaine
elementary · K · 0.4 mi
$2,193,800
Listed by Paige Ogden · Pardee Properties · TheMLSCLAW





















