Home of the Day: A contemporary take in Venice

Dark hardwoods and grey accent walls provide a visual contrast to the crisp white interiors of this updated California contemporary in Venice. A step-down living with a vaulted, wood-paneled ceiling and double-height windows highlights the free-flowing floor plan.

Location: 2007 Dell Ave, Venice, 90291

Price: $1.895 million

Year built: 1974

House size: 2,140 square feet, three bedrooms, 2.25 bathrooms

Lot size: 3,003 square feet

Features: Raised ceilings, hardwood flooring, opens-space living/dining room, center-island kitchen with aluminum backsplash, master suite with private balcony, deck, patio, citrus trees

About the area: The median sale price in the 90291 ZIP Code for January was $1.317 million based on 21 sales, according to CoreLogic DataQuick. That represents an increase in median price of slightly more than 8% compared to January 2014.

Agents: Tami Pardee, Pardee Properties, (310) 907-6517

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