Sold
1885 Ocean Way sold on August 31, 2016 for $16,000,000, 3% below the $16,500,000 asking price after 233 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1885 Ocean Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,650 sq ft
- 10,019 sq ft lot
- Built 2009
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$16,000,000
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 22128283 (Sold).
The home
About 1885 Ocean Way
The backdrop for this ultimate coastal home is Laguna’s spectacular Wood’s Cove. Here warmth and sophistication are partnered beautifully with extraordinary materials and sleek contemporary lines. Dramatic ocean and sunset views are framed by floor-to-ceiling glass, while sublime interior spaces reflect the best in luxury living. The brilliant architecture and impeccable style merge interior hues and textures with the natural beauty of the sea, rocks and sand. The sizable 5,650 square foot plan unfolds over two levels and includes an open concept living room with professional-caliber kitchen and butler’s pantry, stylish formal dining room with sit down ocean views, large media room with wet bar, wine storage and advanced electronics. Four en suite bedrooms including Master Suite with office, private terrace, fireplace and spacious bath overlooking the crashing waves. Amenities in this sumptuous residence include controlled entry, Crestron whole-house system, exotic wood cabinetry, imported limestone floors, Weiland sliders, wood and glass interior doors, and electronic shades. The highly desirable location is an easy stroll by street or along sandy Main Beach to restaurants, galleries, shops and entertainment.
Property details for 1885 Ocean Way
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 5,650 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2009. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-277-05. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG16138844
- Year Built
- 2009
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,650
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,019
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64427705
- On Market Date
- 2016-06-27
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Solar Screens
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Pool Features
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights
The record
Property History for 1885 Ocean Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2022 | Sold | $17,000,000 | ENGEL & VÖLKERS Santa Monica |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Sold | $16,000,000 | |
| Jun 27, 2016 | Relisted | $16,500,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1885 Ocean Way
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 1 of 18 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 18 of 18. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 17 of 18.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626202013, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.1 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 25 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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Listed by John Stanaland of HOM Sotheby's International Re
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:11 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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