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2040 Ocean Way sold on July 11, 2018 for $3,470,000, 6.1% below the $3,695,000 asking price after 115 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,150,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
2040 Ocean Way Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionWoods Cove

About 2040 Ocean Way
On the market for the first time ever, this charming, meticulously maintained Woods Cove cottage enjoys an exceptional location, offering a rare opportunity to indulge in oceanfront living—without the oceanfront price tag. Uniquely positioned just steps from the beach on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway across from the front row of homes, it enjoys an unobstructed vantage point and mesmerizing 180-degree views throughout the entire residence, with the upper level showcasing especially stunning ocean vistas. Situated on a spacious lot approximately 4,350 square feet in size, the home itself offers nearly 2,407 square feet of living space, spanning four bedrooms. Meanwhile, massive back and side yards offer endless possibility in the way of entertaining guests. Located in Laguna Beach’s highly coveted Woods Cove community, which offers close proximity to the restaurants, shops and galleries of the Laguna Village, the property offers the quintessential California beach living experience, and is well suited for use as a second home or a main residence.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG18026522
- Year Built
- 1917
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,407
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,250
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64427809
- On Market Date
- 2018-02-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Storage, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, Custom
- Exterior Features
- Brick Driveway
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front, Private
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Suburban
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
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Property Details for 2040 Ocean Way
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,407 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1917. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-278-09. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, a turnkey home, and cottage architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
2040 Ocean Way was listed for sale on February 3, 2018 at $4,150,000.
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.
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Listed by Meital Taub of First Team Estates
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