247 Windward Avenue
Venice, CA 90291
Listing broker / agent: Compass · Stephanie Younger · CRMLS
MLS # 26102141 · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 12:37 UTC
About this property
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.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26102141
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 1,079 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.0654 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1920
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 8
Building
- Year built
- 1920
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Living Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Built In, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Balcony, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Garage, Private
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Open, Patio
- Lot features
- Back Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- City Lights
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Other
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Venice | K–5 | 0.2 mi |
| Animo Venice Charter High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Venice | 9–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Westside Global Awareness Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Marina Del Rey | K–8 | 0.7 mi |
| Broadway Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Venice | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Venice | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | K–8 | 1.3 mi |
| Olympic High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 9–12 | 1.3 mi |
| Mark Twain Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–8 | 1.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,495,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,495,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 17:07 | $1,495,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Venice
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
11 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-24 13:41 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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