Sold
161 Ruby Street sold on May 17, 2013 for $1,595,000, at the asking price after 44 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The details are below for reference.
161 Ruby Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,463 sq ft
- Built 1982
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$1,595,000
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.
7 condos sold in the past 12 months · median $1,315,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC23149072 (Sold).
The home
About 161 Ruby Street
This soft contemporary home rests only two doors from the ocean front and provides easy access to the famously beautiful beaches of Wood’s Cove. Professionally designed and completely remodeled, this beach home offers three bedrooms, two full baths, and a two car garage with direct access to the residence. The open and sunny great room opens to ocean view decks and provides a warm and inviting living environment with fireplace, ocean view dining and gourmet kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances. Fine finishes include wood floors, custom cabinetry and designer tile. The outdoor space is perfect for ocean air entertaining or quietly enjoying the breathtaking sunsets and seaside lifestyle. This property has no common walls, but has one beam attaching it to the home next door as an architectural detail. The ideal location offers a close proximity to the best beaches, restaurants, shops and art galleries in town.
Property details for 161 Ruby Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,463 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1982. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 932-860-27. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- LG13060930
- Year Built
- 1982
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,463
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- 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
- On Market Date
- 2013-04-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Eat In Kitchen
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- See Remarks
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
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 | |
| Apr 7, 2013 | Relisted | $1,595,000 | |
| Jun 6, 2012 | Sold | $1,285,000 | Baglin Real Estate |
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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
- 7
- Median price
- $1,315,000
- Median days on market
- 104
- Median per sq ft
- $1,174
Recorded MLS closings of condos, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Moss Street 8 | Aug 10, 2026 | $1,315,000 | 1,120 | $1,174 | 104 |
| 240 Moss 2 | Aug 6, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 1,120 | $938 | 234 |
| 1603 S Coast Hwy F | Jul 30, 2026 | $7,175,000 | 2,364 | $3,035 | 226 |
| 240 Moss 13 | May 5, 2026 | $1,060,000 | 930 | $1,140 | 68 |
| 1585 S Coast Highway 66 | Apr 22, 2026 | $3,475,000 | 1,155 | $3,009 | 0 |
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Schools
School District for 161 Ruby Street
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by John Stanaland of HOM Sotheby's International Re
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:22 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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