Sold
161 RUBY Street sold on June 6, 2012 for $1,285,000, at the asking price after 36 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
161 RUBY Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,463 sq ft
- 2,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1982
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$1,285,000
Subdivision Woods Cove
Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch.
16 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,650,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC23149072 (Sold).
The home
About 161 RUBY Street
Exceptional price for location. Ocean side of Coast Highway, between two stairways to beautiful Woods Cove beach. Across street from multi-million dollar, ocean front homes on Ocean Way. Contemporary architectural design. Two bedrooms and bath on lower level, master bedroom and bath on middle, street level, and living room, dining area, kitchen and two ocean view decks on upper level. Ocean view from decks, living room, dining area and kitchen. Direct access to two car garage. Laundry in garage. Small yard. Home is described in City building file as single family home, with condominium status due to architecture beams connecting 161 Ruby to 2100 Ocean Way. Two unit condo complex with CC&Rs and HOA. No HOA dues. 2100 Ocean Way owner occupied. New paint inside. Exterior painted, home fumigated and new roof in 2011. First time on market for sale since built in 1982.
Property details for 161 RUBY Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,463 square feet of living space on a 2,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1982. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 932-860-27. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- L38750
- Year Built
- 1982
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,463
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.046
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 93286027
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Free Standing, Disposal, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Roof
- Tar Gravel
- Construction
- Other
- Lot Features
- Level
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Fencing
- Partial
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 161 RUBY Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2024 | Sold | $3,100,000 | Compass |
| May 17, 2013 | Sold | $1,595,000 | HOM Sotheby's International Re |
| Jun 6, 2012 | Sold | $1,285,000 | |
| May 2, 2012 | Listed for sale | $1,285,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 161 RUBY Street
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0419K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 3 of 9 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 2 of 9. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 9 of 9.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626202029, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 31 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
About Woods Cove
Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch. Its 1920s and 1930s shingled cottages, Spanish Revival, and Craftsman homes lie within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Woods Cove home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 16
- Median price
- $3,650,000
- Median days on market
- 34
- Median per sq ft
- $2,006
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Woods Cove sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 Moss | Oct 13, 2026 | $3,275,000 | 2,107 | $1,554 | 73 |
| 455 Agate | Sep 10, 2026 | $2,525,000 | 1,882 | $1,342 | 49 |
| 376 Diamond | Aug 18, 2026 | $4,237,500 | 1,650 | $2,568 | 37 |
| 590 Diamond Street | Jul 30, 2026 | $4,225,000 | 3,755 | $1,125 | 11 |
| 2482 Glenneyre Street | Jul 16, 2026 | $3,350,000 | 1,988 | $1,685 | 0 |
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Schools
School District for 161 RUBY Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Wayne Baglin of Baglin Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:02 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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