12 Rose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90291
Listing broker / agent: Coldwell Banker Realty · Mary Swanson · CRMLS
MLS # 26859239 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 21:42 UTC
About this property
Welcome to 12 Rose Ave., a breathtaking beach compound just one block from the sand in Venice Beach. This incredible compound includes two homes on a rare double lot of 6,504 sq. ft., encompassing a fabulous private courtyard perfect for entertaining in style, with mature landscaping, lighting, seating and dining areas, a jacuzzi, and an outdoor fireplace. Built in 1924, the main home features three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Coastal light floods through the airy home's bay windows and fills each charming nook with warmth. The open living room features gorgeous wood beams, a double-sided fireplace, an adjacent dining area, and access to the breakfast nook with peek-a-boo ocean views. The gourmet kitchen is adorned with Viking appliances, custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and French doors that open to the private brick courtyard. Two en suite bedrooms complete the lower level. Up the spiral staircase is a second-floor loft, third bedroom, and a balcony meant to take in those amazing SoCal sunsets over the ocean. The spacious three-level guest house offers amazing natural light with two-story windows and could serve as the perfect additional living space, home office, rental, or artist's studio featuring a dining area, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Complete with eight on-site parking spaces, four of which are in an enclosed garage with ample storage, a second laundry area, and an additional bathroom. True beach living, located directly across the street from the Gjelina Hotel and within blocks of world-famous boardwalk, Abbot Kinney Blvd. and Main Street, where the Westside's best dining and entertainment await. Shown by appointment only.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26859239
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 5 Baths
- Living area
- 3,467 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.1493 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1924
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Listing
- Days on market
- 98
Building
- Year built
- 1924
- Architectural style
- Craftsman
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Living area source
- Other
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 5
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Guest Quarters, Loft, Living Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Loft
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Kitchen, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Closet, In Garage
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 8
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Parking
- Covered, Driveway
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground
- Property outlook
- Ocean, Peek A Boo
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 | 0.5 mi |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | K–8 | 0.7 mi |
| Olympic High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Animo Venice Charter High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Venice | 9–12 | 1.0 mi |
| Broadway Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Venice | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Santa Monica High (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 9–12 | 1.2 mi |
| Will Rogers Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 1.3 mi |
| Westside Global Awareness Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Marina Del Rey | K–8 | 1.4 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
- $4,995,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $5,195,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $5,195,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-19 08:27 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 15:32 | $4,995,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:35 | $5,195,000 |
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