Living in Venice: Creative Coastal Living & Iconic Beachside Culture

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26104392 MLS ⋅ Brooks HOA BLDG.

Just a stone's throw from Abbot Kinney and blocks from Venice Beach, this beautifully renovated two bedroom, one bathroom gem captures the effortless charm of coastal living. Fully renovated in 2021, the home pairs contemporary finishes with an inviting layout, while smooth stucco, Ipe wood accents, and new tile give the exterior an understated elegance. Upstairs, this top floor residence enjoys leafy views of the neighborhood's lush greenery, custom California closets, additional extended kitchen storage with a custom breakfast banquette, creating a peaceful retreat in the heart of Venice. Out back, a shared gathering space features gravel landscaping, drought tolerant plantings, bamboo fencing, and an avocado tree that adds a distinctly California touch. In-unit laundry, central cooling and heating, private parking, and a large dedicated storage area offer everyday convenience, with ample room to tuck away surfboards, beach gear, and an e-bike. A stylish front privacy fence complements the contemporary architecture and creates a welcoming sense of seclusion. With just four residences, low monthly HOA dues, and Abbot Kinney's beloved boutiques, cafes, and restaurants nearby, this tenancy-in-common (TIC) home offers an inviting entry into one of Venice's most sought-after neighborhoods.

331 Brooks Ave Unit 4, Venice

Courtesy of Pardee Properties, Jennifer Moore - CA DRE#02059414

$975,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26104392 MLS

Just a stone's throw from Abbot Kinney and blocks from Venice Beach, this beautifully renovated two bedroom, one bathroom gem captures the effortless charm of coastal living. Fully renovated in 2021, the home pairs contemporary finishes with an inviting layout, while smooth stucco, Ipe wood accents, and new tile give the exterior an understated elegance. Upstairs, this top floor residence enjoys leafy views of the neighborhood's lush greenery, custom California closets, additional extended kitchen storage with a custom breakfast banquette, creating a peaceful retreat in the heart of Venice. Out back, a shared gathering space features gravel landscaping, drought tolerant plantings, bamboo fencing, and an avocado tree that adds a distinctly California touch. In-unit laundry, central cooling and heating, private parking, and a large dedicated storage area offer everyday convenience, with ample room to tuck away surfboards, beach gear, and an e-bike. A stylish front privacy fence complements the contemporary architecture and creates a welcoming sense of seclusion. With just four residences, low monthly HOA dues, and Abbot Kinney's beloved boutiques, cafes, and restaurants nearby, this tenancy-in-common (TIC) home offers an inviting entry into one of Venice's most sought-after neighborhoods.

331 Brooks Ave Unit 4, Venice

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jennifer Moore (Jennyandharry@pardeeproperties.com) from Listing Office: Pardee Properties.

$1,495,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26102141 MLS

Experience quintessential coastal living in this stunning Venice Craftsman bungalow, where classic architectural charm meets effortless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Bathed in natural light from oversized windows, the expansive open floor plan boasts dramatic pitched ceilings, a spacious chef's kitchen, and an inviting great room. Double French doors open directly onto a private backyard deck with overhead bistro lighting featuring a built-in fire pit, and a post-surf outdoor shower, perfect for sunset gatherings or unwinding after a day on the water. The primary suite offers a peaceful sanctuary with a generous sitting area, an updated modern bath with a walk-in shower, and a light-filled private office opening to a sun-soaked front patio framed by sweet-smelling lemon trees. A converted garage with laundry functions as a high-value flex studio or creative space. Additional highlights include a secure gated entry and designated off-street parking. With its iconic beachside location, versatile layout, and sought-after amenities, this turn-key property represents an exceptional high-performing short-term rental, Airbnb income opportunity, or idyllic primary residence.

247 Windward Ave, Venice

Courtesy of Compass, Stephanie Younger - CA DRE#01365696

$1,495,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26102141 MLS

Experience quintessential coastal living in this stunning Venice Craftsman bungalow, where classic architectural charm meets effortless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Bathed in natural light from oversized windows, the expansive open floor plan boasts dramatic pitched ceilings, a spacious chef's kitchen, and an inviting great room. Double French doors open directly onto a private backyard deck with overhead bistro lighting featuring a built-in fire pit, and a post-surf outdoor shower, perfect for sunset gatherings or unwinding after a day on the water. The primary suite offers a peaceful sanctuary with a generous sitting area, an updated modern bath with a walk-in shower, and a light-filled private office opening to a sun-soaked front patio framed by sweet-smelling lemon trees. A converted garage with laundry functions as a high-value flex studio or creative space. Additional highlights include a secure gated entry and designated off-street parking. With its iconic beachside location, versatile layout, and sought-after amenities, this turn-key property represents an exceptional high-performing short-term rental, Airbnb income opportunity, or idyllic primary residence.

247 Windward Avenue, Venice

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Stephanie Younger (hello@stephanieyounger.com) from Listing Office: Compass.

$895,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26101823 MLS ⋅ 515-519 Rose BLDG.

Distinctive architecture. A garden of your own. Rose Avenue at your doorstep. Set within Chateau des Roses at the corner of Rose and Rennie, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence offers the character of a Venice landmark with the comforts of a thoughtfully updated home.Designed by architect Max C. Drebin, the designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument is recognized for its corbeled turrets, mansard roof, and decorative detailing. Inside, natural light pours through bay windows, highlighting original hardwood floors and built-ins. The bright kitchen brings together stainless steel appliances and open shelving, while a spacious bedroom, well-appointed bathroom, ample closet space, and in-unit laundry make the home easy to settle into. Updates include new HVAC, a new roof, and modernized plumbing and electrical systems. A private front yard gives you room to slow down, whether you're enjoying coffee in the morning, an afternoon in the garden, or friends gathered for dinner. A private garage adds a welcome convenience in this lively Venice neighborhood. Step out for breakfast at Flake, coffee at Dayglow, or dinner at Wabi on Rose and Caf Gratitude. Whole Foods Market on Lincoln Boulevard is nearby, along with the boutiques, galleries, and restaurants of Abbot Kinney. And when the ocean calls, Venice Beach and the boardwalk are within easy reach. A home with a story, outdoor space to make your own, and a neighborhood that invites you to explore.

517 Rose Ave, Venice

Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate SoCal, Dominic Kennedy - CA DRE#02083855

$895,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26101823 MLS

Distinctive architecture. A garden of your own. Rose Avenue at your doorstep. Set within Chateau des Roses at the corner of Rose and Rennie, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence offers the character of a Venice landmark with the comforts of a thoughtfully updated home.Designed by architect Max C. Drebin, the designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument is recognized for its corbeled turrets, mansard roof, and decorative detailing. Inside, natural light pours through bay windows, highlighting original hardwood floors and built-ins. The bright kitchen brings together stainless steel appliances and open shelving, while a spacious bedroom, well-appointed bathroom, ample closet space, and in-unit laundry make the home easy to settle into. Updates include new HVAC, a new roof, and modernized plumbing and electrical systems. A private front yard gives you room to slow down, whether you're enjoying coffee in the morning, an afternoon in the garden, or friends gathered for dinner. A private garage adds a welcome convenience in this lively Venice neighborhood. Step out for breakfast at Flake, coffee at Dayglow, or dinner at Wabi on Rose and Caf Gratitude. Whole Foods Market on Lincoln Boulevard is nearby, along with the boutiques, galleries, and restaurants of Abbot Kinney. And when the ocean calls, Venice Beach and the boardwalk are within easy reach. A home with a story, outdoor space to make your own, and a neighborhood that invites you to explore.

517 Rose Avenue, Venice

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Dominic Kennedy (dominic@dominic-kennedy.com) from Listing Office: Christie's International Real Estate SoCal.

$998,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26996707 MLS ⋅ Venice Renaissance BLDG.

Welcome to Playa Venice! Enjoy the quintessential beach lifestyle just one block from the sand on the Venice/Santa Monica border, surrounded by independent shops and dining options ranging from Michelin-starred restaurants to casual neighborhood favorites. This beautifully remodeled, west-facing two-bed, two-bath condo is located in the award-winning Venice Renaissance building. Natural European wide-plank oak floors extend throughout. Spacious, open-plan living and dining areas lead to a private balcony overlooking the resort-style pool and spa. Cook's kitchen with breakfast bar, luxe primary suite with spa bath and walk-in closet. Conveniences include in-unit laundry, two gated parking spaces, and additional storage. Set above street-level shops and restaurants, this vibrant mixed-use building features a pool, spa, sundeck, security, and guest parking. Main Street is right outside your door, with Rose Avenue and Abbot Kinney nearby. Whether enjoyed as a primary residence, weekend retreat, or investment property, this special home offers the best of Venice and Santa Monica. The building permits rentals with a 30-day minimum.

235 Main St Unit 217, Venice

Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Eric Turic - CA DRE#02124960

$998,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26996707 MLS

Welcome to Playa Venice! Enjoy the quintessential beach lifestyle just one block from the sand on the Venice/Santa Monica border, surrounded by independent shops and dining options ranging from Michelin-starred restaurants to casual neighborhood favorites. This beautifully remodeled, west-facing two-bed, two-bath condo is located in the award-winning Venice Renaissance building. Natural European wide-plank oak floors extend throughout. Spacious, open-plan living and dining areas lead to a private balcony overlooking the resort-style pool and spa. Cook's kitchen with breakfast bar, luxe primary suite with spa bath and walk-in closet. Conveniences include in-unit laundry, two gated parking spaces, and additional storage. Set above street-level shops and restaurants, this vibrant mixed-use building features a pool, spa, sundeck, security, and guest parking. Main Street is right outside your door, with Rose Avenue and Abbot Kinney nearby. Whether enjoyed as a primary residence, weekend retreat, or investment property, this special home offers the best of Venice and Santa Monica. The building permits rentals with a 30-day minimum.

235 Main Street Unit 217, Venice

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Eric Turic (ericturic@deanofhomes.com) from Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty.

$1,199,991

BB26208217 MLS

Discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream properties with a 2,641 square foot lot and a 1,946 square foot lot, located in one of the most desirable areas. This vacant land offers an unbeatable location, just steps from the beach and only 11 and 12 properties away from the shoreline. With its exceptional proximity to the beach, these lots presents a rare chance for development in a highly sought-after coastal neighborhood. Whether you’re looking to build custom homes, vacation rentals, or investment properties, the possibilities are endless. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise. The perfect spot to create your next real estate venture is waiting for you! Act fast, properties like this don’t come around often!

42 19th Avenue, Venice

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Bradley Korb (brad@bradkorb.com) from Listing Office: Brad Korb Real Estate Group.

$1,299,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26646461 MLS

This is what you have been looking and waiting for. Here you will find an updated and private Mid-Century Beach Bungalow duplex on a street-to-street lot, delivered completely vacant. Sit back and relax in the Adirondack chairs and feel the ocean breeze as you plan your next outing. Catch the surf or sand of Venice Beach, or dine and shop on Abbot Kinney. Whatever your vibe, this property has it. Each unit features 1 bedroom and 1 bath, and both are bathed in natural light. This property is perfect to completely owner-occupy while you decide on future development plans, or live in one unit and collect income from the other unit, or rent out both units. Perhaps envision converting the duplex into a single-family home (buyer to investigate). Sound interesting? Another idea to meditate on is adding a second story to the home/duplex, which other nearby properties have done to create even more space. The possibilities are endless with this superior offering in the heart of Venice Beach. Wake up each morning and stroll over to Gjusta for coffee or breakfast. Summer weekends are packed with the Venice Art Crawl and, at the end of summer, the Abbot Kinney Festival. The front unit is behind a fence with low-maintenance Trex-type decking and a large storage unit. Inside, you will find that this unit has just completed a total renovation featuring new vinyl plank flooring, kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, and a black sink. The updated bathroom includes a new vanity and a large tiled walk-in shower. The charming rear unit includes wood floors, tiled kitchen counters, a refrigerator, range, and dishwasher. In the bedroom, you will find high beamed ceilings and French doors that lead to a private patio. Parking for two cars is located at the back of the building. The final flourish is an exciting new chapter is taking shape with the highly anticipated Metro on Main development. Representing a $315 million investment, this thoughtfully designed mixed-use community will transform the former Pacific Electric railway's Ocean Park Car House site into a vibrant destination for living, shopping, and gathering. The development will feature approximately 30,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and commercial space along Main Street, complemented by 341 rental residences. A diverse collection of lofts, townhomes, and apartments will create a dynamic residential community, while dedicated community spaces and parking add to the convenience and appeal of this thoughtfully planned destination. Explore your inner bohemian, creative, artist, or surfer here. This property has all that you could want. Let your beach home dreams come true!

122 Thornton Pl, Venice

Courtesy of Compass, Monique Carrabba - CA DRE#01708376

$1,349,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26987247 MLS ⋅ Washington Blvd Homeowners Association BLDG.

Come experience the warm, light-filled beauty of this top-floor corner unit in an intimate four-unit complex, just blocks from the beach, the canals, and the Marina. Arrive through your private entrance and up the natural wood stairs to grand 10-foot living room ceilings and a sense of space you rarely find at this price point or location. Soft plaster walls curve gently through the living space, wrapping a sculpted fireplace and custom built-in shelving, while oversized windows fill the room with natural light. The open layout flows easily between living, dining, and kitchen while keeping each space defined. Up from the kitchen, two well-designed bedroom are set apart from the main living areas, including a large, light-filled primary that feels private and removed... Seller spared no expense with recent designer improvements, including new warm white oak hardwood floors throughout, custom built-in shelving and cabinetry, custom Roman shades, new kitchen backsplash, new double oven, new washer and dryer, new bedroom paneling and wallpaper, and two tastefully renovated bathrooms. A large tandem garage rounds it out, adding flexibility for parking, a gym, office, or storage... This central Westside location is five blocks from the beach, two blocks from the Venice Canals, and a short distance to the Marina waterfront with the Venice and Marina farmers markets (Friday and Saturday mornings), Erewhon, Abbot Kinney, and the restaurants along Washington Blvd all a short distance away... Surrounded by high priced single family homes and high-HOA complexes, this turnkey townhome offers the same warmth and privacy at a fraction of the price and the fees. Come see the value for yourself.

463 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey

Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert, Christopher Newell - CA DRE#02098665

$1,299,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26646461 MLS

This is what you have been looking and waiting for. Here you will find an updated and private Mid-Century Beach Bungalow duplex on a street-to-street lot, delivered completely vacant. Sit back and relax in the Adirondack chairs and feel the ocean breeze as you plan your next outing. Catch the surf or sand of Venice Beach, or dine and shop on Abbot Kinney. Whatever your vibe, this property has it. Each unit features 1 bedroom and 1 bath, and both are bathed in natural light. This property is perfect to completely owner-occupy while you decide on future development plans, or live in one unit and collect income from the other unit, or rent out both units. Perhaps envision converting the duplex into a single-family home (buyer to investigate). Sound interesting? Another idea to meditate on is adding a second story to the home/duplex, which other nearby properties have done to create even more space. The possibilities are endless with this superior offering in the heart of Venice Beach. Wake up each morning and stroll over to Gjusta for coffee or breakfast. Summer weekends are packed with the Venice Art Crawl and, at the end of summer, the Abbot Kinney Festival. The front unit is behind a fence with low-maintenance Trex-type decking and a large storage unit. Inside, you will find that this unit has just completed a total renovation featuring new vinyl plank flooring, kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, and a black sink. The updated bathroom includes a new vanity and a large tiled walk-in shower. The charming rear unit includes wood floors, tiled kitchen counters, a refrigerator, range, and dishwasher. In the bedroom, you will find high beamed ceilings and French doors that lead to a private patio. Parking for two cars is located at the back of the building. The final flourish is an exciting new chapter is taking shape with the highly anticipated Metro on Main development. Representing a $315 million investment, this thoughtfully designed mixed-use community will transform the former Pacific Electric railway's Ocean Park Car House site into a vibrant destination for living, shopping, and gathering. The development will feature approximately 30,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and commercial space along Main Street, complemented by 341 rental residences. A diverse collection of lofts, townhomes, and apartments will create a dynamic residential community, while dedicated community spaces and parking add to the convenience and appeal of this thoughtfully planned destination. Explore your inner bohemian, creative, artist, or surfer here. This property has all that you could want. Let your beach home dreams come true!

122 Thornton Place, Venice

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Monique Carrabba (monique@carrabbagroup.com) from Listing Office: Compass.

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