257 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291
What This House Offers
Old Craftsman charm updated throughout in the heart of Venice.
PARKING for TWO.
Fenced front yard (locked gate with keypad), great front porch, laundry,... parking, private.
Amazing location - 2 Blocks to beach, 2 Blocks to the middle of Abbot Kinney and 2 Blocks to the Canals. 1 Block to Main St --> Santa Monica & Buses.
Extremely secure: gated front yard, security doors, Blink camera, etc.
Looking for a quiet couple or two people. Neighbors are close, this is NOT a party place. If you're looking to have late night gatherings this is not the place for you.
- Spacious living room plus bonus nook for office / play area / sunroom / reading
- Dining room with original wood built-in book shelves and window seat storage
- Bright and sunny kitchen; vaulted high ceiling and atrium window; stainless steel appliances
- Front porch and private, gated yard for dog, BBQ or morning coffee (south facing, great sun)
- Newly subway tiled bathroom with tub and shower
- Built in shelving in both master and 2nd bedroom closets
- Washer and Dryer (shared)
- Securely locked storage shed for bikes, surfboards, etc.
One small dog and/OR one cat, not more than 1 of each.
Rent does not include $50 water fee per month (water and sewer costs have more than doubled in LA over last couple years, please be cognizant of water use).
Please text/email with questions.
Showing this Saturday (7/10) and Sunday (7/11), 10 - 1 available 7/15.
Thanks!
Unit
- $6,200
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1000 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Cable Ready
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Heating
- High Ceilings
- Kitchen
- Office
- Porch
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Sunroom
- Tub/Shower
- Yard
Community Features
- Gated
- Grill
- Laundry Facilities
- Playground
- Utilities Included
257 Windward Ave is a single-family home for rent in Venice, CA
Fees and Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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Venice, CA 90291
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Good public transit70 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active75 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Santa Monica Montessori
Grades K-5
Private
Westminster Avenue Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Mark Twain Middle School and World Languages Magnet
Grades 6-8
Public
Venice Luthern School
Grades K-8
Private
Venice Senior High
Grades 9-12
Public
Acton Academy Venice Beach
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Santa Monica Coll., Airport
Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi)
Santa Monica Coll.
Drive: 8 min (3.1 mi)
The Art Inst., Los Angeles
Drive: 9 min (3.2 mi)
Santa Monica Coll., Bundy
Drive: 9 min (3.6 mi)
Discover Venice, Venice, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 257 Windward Ave proximity to 1711-1715 Pacific Ave, 583 3/4 Venice Blvd, and Ocean Front Walk. 1711-1715 Pacific Ave is 0.4 miles away, and 583 3/4 Venice Blvd is within an 8 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 257 Windward Ave has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 24.4 miles. Transit options include Downtown Santa Monica and 17 St/ Smc.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 257 Windward Ave are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.8 miles, including Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Santa Monica State Beach, and Ballona Creek Trail - Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Access.
Airports
Living in Venice provides easy access to Los Angeles International, located just 14 minutes from 257 Windward Ave. Another nearby airport is Bob Hope, located 24.4 miles away.