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For just $2M, you could own this tiny box surrounded by dirt on the Venice Canals

Nypost · · 753 words · By Nikki Dobrin
Socioeconomic Disparity Urban Homelessness Real Estate Market Inflation
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/real-estate/venice-canals-tiny-home-sale-lists-at-…

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7 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“a 436-square-foot renovated bungalow on one of Los Angeles’ most iconic, sought-after waterways just listed on May 1 for the cool price of $1.95 million”
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While web results confirm the existence of the Venice Canals and properties in that area, the provided evidence does not contain the specific listing price of $1.95 million or the May 1 listing date for a 436-square-foot bungalow.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Venice High School (VHS) is a public school located in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, California and within the Local District West area of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice_High_School_(Los_Angele…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Oakwood is a residential neighborhood that abuts the east side of Abbot Kinney Boulevard. It is within the larger neighborhood of Venice on the westside of Los Angeles, California. The area is noted a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakwood,_Los_Angeles
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Venice is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles within the Westside region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Venice was founded by Abbot Kinney in 1905 as a seaside resort town. It…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice,_Los_Angeles
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“The property at 408 Linnie Canal in Venice is being marketed as “The Linnie Bungalow””
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Multiple real estate sources (Zillow, Trulia, CA Residence) confirm the address 408 Linnie Canal in Venice, CA. While the specific marketing name 'The Linnie Bungalow' isn't explicitly quoted in the snippets, the property is consistently identified as a bungalow at that address.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bungalows may be larger than tax records indicate. Offers are due by Tuesday 9/21/21. Video attached to listing. This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on …
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/408-Linnie-Canal-Venice-C…
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web search NEUTRAL — Diagonally across from the park 408/410 Linnie Canal is a special retreat located just a stone's throw from the beach and the best of what Abbott Kinney restaurants and shopping have to offer!Communit…
https://www.caresidence.com/los-angeles-county/venice/408-li…
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web search NEUTRAL — 408 Linnie Canal is located in Venice, Venice. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CLAW on Sep 9, 2025.
https://www.trulia.com/home/408-linnie-canal-venice-ca-90291…
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“Originally built in 1924 and updated over the years, the mini home sits on a 2,849 square foot lot”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of unrelated search results for Tacoma, WA and Home Depot, which do not mention the property at 408 Linnie Canal.
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web search NEUTRAL — Zillow has 518 homes for sale in Tacoma WA. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place.
https://www.zillow.com/tacoma-wa/
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop online for all your home improvement needs: appliances, bathroom decorating ideas, kitchen remodeling, patio furniture, power tools, bbq grills, carpeting, lumber, concrete, lighting, ceiling fan…
https://www.homedepot.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to your perfect mid-century home! Embrace timeless design with updated modern fixtures. This tasteful home greets you with a welcoming foyer, updated wide-plank LVP flooring, and cozy gas-burn…
https://www.redfin.com/city/17887/WA/Tacoma
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“with a grandfathered 8-foot setback”
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Three independent real estate listing sources (Zillow, realtor.com, and caclaw) explicitly state that the property at 408 Linnie Canal has a 'grandfathered 8-foot setback'.
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web search NEUTRAL — A grandfathered 8-foot setback from the property line further enhances the sense of openness and usability, an uncommon advantage within the Canals. Whether utilized as a serene primary retreat, guest…
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/408-Linnie-Canal-Venice-C…
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web search NEUTRAL — A grandfathered 8-foot setback from the property line further enhances the sense of openness and usability, an uncommon advantage within the Canals.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/408-Linnie…
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web search NEUTRAL — A grandfathered 8-foot setback from the property line further enhances the sense of openness and usability, an uncommon advantage within the Canals. Whether utilized as a serene primary retreat, guest…
https://www.realty.com/home-listings/1059032321/408-Linnie-C…
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“the property is currently in the final stages of permitting for an approximately 3,600 square foot architectural contemporary residence”
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The evidence confirms the property is a 436 square foot single family home, but there is no mention of permitting for a 3,600 square foot architectural residence in the provided search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — This 436 square feet Single Family home has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It is located at 408 Linnie Canal Ct, Venice, CA.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/408-Linnie-Canal-Ct-Venic…
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web search NEUTRAL — Property type: Single Family Residence.Diagonally across from the park 408/410 Linnie Canal is a special retreat located just a stone's throw from the beach and the best of what Abbott Kinney restaura…
https://www.caresidence.com/los-angeles-county/venice/408-li…
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web search NEUTRAL — Location. 408 Linnie Canal, Venice, CA 90291. Status. For Sale.Thank you for your interest in 408 Linnie Canal, Venice, CA 90291. We are reviewing your request and will be in touch shortly!
https://hollywoodestates.com/properties/408-linnie-canal-ven…
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“The plans are expected to be ready-to-issue in approximately 30 days.”
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The evidence provided for this claim is entirely irrelevant, discussing a restaurant called 'Cafe Flora' in Seattle, WA, rather than architectural plans for a property in Venice, CA.
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web search NEUTRAL — Online menus, items, descriptions and prices for Cafe Flora - Restaurant - Seattle, WA 98112
https://places.singleplatform.com/cafe-flora/menu
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web search NEUTRAL — Since opening its doors, Cafe Flora has been at the forefront of utilizing local, organic and sustainable produce and herbs and building strong and direct relationships with Washington farms.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-flora-seattle
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web search NEUTRAL — 22 hours ago · Cafe Flora has been a Seattle institution for over 30 years, capturing the hearts of our guests with a delicious vegetarian menu that celebrates the bounty of the Pacific Northwest.
https://www.exploretock.com/cafeflora
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“Despite repeated city cleanups under Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe program, wealthy Venice residents continue to report homeless encampments and RVs returning”
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The evidence provided discusses homeless shelters in Montebello, CA, and does not mention Mayor Karen Bass's Inside Safe program or the specific situation regarding encampments in Venice.
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web search NEUTRAL — Best Homeless Shelters in Montebello, CA 90640 - Last Updated May 2026 - The Midnight Mission, Horizon Recuperative Care, Union Station Homeless Services, The Whole Child, Door Of Hope, Women's & Chil…
https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=homelessshelters&find_loc=M…
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web search NEUTRAL — We found very few listings in Montebello. In that case, here are some local areas that do have shelters or supportive housing of some sort. We provide the full addresses and distince from the center o…
https://www.shelterlistings.org/city/montebello-ca.html
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web search NEUTRAL — temporary shelter programs and help in Montebello, ca. Search 83 social services programs to assist you.
https://www.findhelp.org/housing/temporary-shelter--montebel…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.