Venice Lofts for Sale
Venice loft stock is small, low-rise and unusually varied. There was never a single conversion wave here the way there was Downtown, so what exists is a mix of converted light-industrial and commercial buildings, purpose-built live/work projects, and architect-designed one-offs that happen to be open-plan.
About Venice lofts
The defining constraint is scale. Buildings are typically a few storeys and a handful of units rather than a hundred-unit conversion, which changes the ownership experience considerably: HOAs are small, decisions are personal, reserves are thinner, and a single major repair is felt by everyone. It also means genuine inventory is limited and turns over slowly.
Live/work is more than a marketing word in Venice. Some buildings carry zoning or covenants that contemplate a working use on the ground floor, and those conditions vary building to building. If you intend to actually work from the space — particularly anything with clients arriving, signage, or equipment — the permitted use is worth confirming in writing rather than assuming from the listing.
The trade Venice asks you to make is space for location. You are generally paying more per square foot than you would inland for a smaller unit, and buying proximity to the beach, Abbot Kinney and a walkable street grid in exchange.
Venice loft buildings
Every Venice building we track. Shortlisting by building is more useful than shortlisting by neighbourhood — HOA health, parking and ceiling height vary far more between buildings than between blocks.
630 Rose Lofts
630 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Frank Gehry Indiana Lofts
326 Indiana Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Dogtown Station Lofts
700 Main St/815 Hampton, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Dennis Gibbens Loft
1342 Abbot Kinney, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Electric Avenue Lofts
1113 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
660 Rose Ave
660 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
1212 Abbot Kinney Lofts
1212 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
512 Brooks Lofts
512 Brooks Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Broadway Residences
542-548 Broadway, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
AK Live Work
1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Bay City Lofts
2110-2128 Narcissus Ct, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Canal Lofts
208 S. Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
800 Hampton
800 Hampton Dr, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
1718 Abbot Kinney
1718-1720 Abbot Kinney, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Venice Art Lofts
615 Hampton Dr, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Bay City Lofts II
2100 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Current Venice lofts for sale
406 Brooks Avenue
Venice, CA
2500 Abbot Kinney Boulevard Unit 20
Venice, CA
22 Navy Street Unit 103
Venice, CA
235 Main Street Unit 316
Venice, CA
610 Harbor Street Unit 1
Venice, CA
691 Mildred Avenue Unit 2
Los Angeles, CA
235 Main Street Unit 217
Venice, CA
12530 Venice Boulevard Unit 3
Los Angeles, CA
517 Rose Avenue
Venice, CA
1712 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice, CA
463 Washington Boulevard
Marina del Rey, CA
532 Venice Way Unit 4
Inglewood, CA
Venice loft questions
Is there much true loft inventory in Venice?
Not much, and it moves slowly. Venice never had a single large conversion wave, so supply is a mix of small converted commercial buildings, purpose-built live/work projects and individual architect-designed properties. Expect a short list rather than a large search.
What does "live/work" actually mean in Venice?
It varies by building. Some properties have zoning or recorded covenants that contemplate a commercial or studio use alongside the residence, and the specifics — what use is permitted, signage, client visits, hours — differ. Confirm the permitted use for the specific unit before relying on it.
How do small Venice HOAs compare to large Downtown ones?
Smaller buildings mean fewer owners sharing each cost, so a roof or plumbing project lands harder. Review reserves, recent and planned assessments, and the minutes. A small, well-run HOA can be excellent; a small, underfunded one is a real risk.
What should I check before making an offer on a loft?
Get the HOA package early — budget, reserve study, recent and planned special assessments, insurance and minutes — and have a lender confirm the building is financeable under your loan program. In a conversion, also ask about windows, plumbing, roof and any seismic work, since those are the large shared costs.
How long does a loft purchase usually take?
Timelines are driven more by the building than the unit. HOA document delivery and lender review of the building can add time in a conversion, particularly where commercial space or a high proportion of rentals is involved. Starting the building review early is the single most effective way to protect the timeline.