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255 Center Street sold on September 15, 2025 for $7,250. The details are below for reference.
255 Center Street Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionWoods Cove

About 255 Center Street
Nestled in the heart of Woods Cove, this beautifully renovated historic ocean-view beach cottage captures the essence of California coastal living and once served as the home of Laguna’s famed Greeter, Eiler Larson. Beyond the gated entry, an inviting outdoor sanctuary awaits with thoughtfully designed drought-tolerant landscaping and a spacious patio with seating for 12, all set against panoramic views of Catalina Island. Inside, distinctive designer touches elevate every corner of this move-in-ready retreat, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with premium stainless steel appliances and a striking Brazilian rosewood peninsula—perfect for gathering, entertaining, or watching TV—flowing seamlessly into a light-filled living room with white beamed ceilings and an original brick wood-burning fireplace.The generous primary suite offers custom built-in closets, drawers, and shelving, seagrass carpeting, and a luxurious bathroom with a soaking tub. A cozy den with a Scandinavian-style built-in sofa provides an ideal secondary lounge for movie nights or game time. The third bedroom, an upstairs loft accessed via a functional ladder, enjoys refreshing sea breezes and a private perch for whale watching. Outdoors, a shaded entertainment area includes a gas grill, ping pong table, kegerator, vegetable garden, Tesla/EV charger, laundry area, and driveway parking for two. Perfectly situated just moments from Laguna’s most picturesque beaches, acclaimed restaurants, galleries, boutique shopping, trolley access, and more, this stylish haven blends historic charm with modern comfort.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG25200737
- Year Built
- 1927
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,369
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,405
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.17
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64427314
- On Market Date
- 2025-09-06
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Eat In Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Loft
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- None
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Common Area, Outside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Phone Available, Water Available
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- Top Of The World
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 255 Center Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,369 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1927. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-273-14. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, a 7,405-square-foot lot, 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.
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 Marcus Skenderian of Compass
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