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1991 Ocean Way sold on July 29, 2022 for $15,250,000, 4.7% below the $15,995,000 asking price after 438 days on the market; it was first listed at $19,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1991 Ocean Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 6 beds
- 8 baths
- 5,472 sq ft
- 7,391 sq ft lot
- Built 1929
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$15,250,000
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
The home
About 1991 Ocean Way
Once the residence of screen legend Bette Davis, perched atop a captivating oceanfront cliff, this statuesque estate draws in all who visit. This 5,472 +/- s.f., 6 bed, 8 bath French Normandy estate in Laguna Beach has earned a place on the registry of historic places and benefits from Mills Act status which greatly reduces its property tax obligation. A private courtyard entry leads to the home’s main entrance, guest house entrance, and dining terrace with stairs leading to a sunny lounge area with direct stair access to the beach below. The main house, anchored by an exquisite great room leads guests to the Lookout Room and adjoining family room and dining room, all with stunning views of crashing waves and sea. With solid oak floors and updated styling throughout, the home encircles a central spiral staircase topped with a conical roof and spire. The updated kitchen with eating nook offers stainless steel top-end appliances. Upstairs is a master suite with an interior Juliet balcony over the great room, a large ocean view terrace, & updated ensuite w/Carrara marble & heated floors. Two additional ensuite bedrooms and extra storage rooms complete the upper level. The lower level offers a large bar area & adjoining media room, wine cellar, gym & ocean view bedroom. The separate guest house has two ensuite guest rooms, one within its own self-contained apartment. This exclusive and private retreat, surrounded by lush greenery, sand, and breathtaking overlooks, is a stone’s-throw distance from shops, restaurants, and the art galleries of Laguna Beach.
Property details for 1991 Ocean Way
This 6-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 5,472 square feet of living space on a 7,391-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1929. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-277-13. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC21047416
- Year Built
- 1929
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,472
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,391
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1697
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Harbor, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64427713
- On Market Date
- 2021-04-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Pantry, Stone Counters, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Bar, Wired For Sound, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Galley Kitchen, Loft
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Guest Accommodations, Outside, Recreation Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- French Provincial
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Bluff, Corner Lot, Sloped Down, Garden, Landscaped, Near Park, Steep Slope, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Brick, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Preserve Public Land, Water Sports, Fishing, Park
The record
Property History for 1991 Ocean Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2022 | Sold | $15,250,000 | |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Price reduced | $15,995,000 | From $16,995,000 |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Price reduced | $16,995,000 | From $18,995,000 |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Price reduced | $18,995,000 | From $19,995,000 |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Listed for sale | $19,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1991 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
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 0.2 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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Schools
Schools for 1991 Ocean Way
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Top Of The World
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by John Cain of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Jul 29, 2022 at 12:02 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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