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2191 Ocean Way sold on February 9, 2022 for $8,000,000, 11.1% below the $8,995,000 asking price after 94 days on the market; it was first listed at $9,995,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2191 Ocean Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,400 sq ft
- 8,476 sq ft lot
- Built 1923
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$8,000,000
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
The home
About 2191 Ocean Way
Famous for whimsical details and bold “architecture-as-art” style, The Ark is designed to resemble its famous namesake and is one of Coastal California’s most iconic historic homes. Perched on the bluff above the idyllic sandy shore of Moss Cove with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, The Ark boldly faces the deep blue sea as if ready to cast off its mooring and sail to adventures over the horizon. This offering presents buyers with significant tax savings through the Mills Act property tax reduction program and the singular opportunity to become a part of the legend by owning a historical work of art with a rich history at the core of the Laguna Beach experience. The story of The Ark begins in 1923 when French architect Jean L. Egasse was commissioned to apply his famously individualistic vision to build a home befitting of this magnificent blufftop location. The design features ship portholes, carefully knotted ropework handrails, rough-hewn timber beams, a striking stacked stone fireplace tucked beneath the stylized ribs of an inverted hull, and colorful stained-glass windows crafted by one of Disney’s first female graphic designers. The layout includes an oceanfront sleeping porch, an artist’s loft, and the Crow’s Nest – a fully separate guest room with private bathroom located under a canopy of towering heritage Eucalyptus trees. Artists and writers have long turned to The Ark in search of inspiration, and there are numerous examples of locally created art featuring the home, vistas, and the gorgeous cove and beach below. And who wouldn’t find tranquility, or maybe the answers to life’s great mysteries, while gazing out the picture windows at a panorama of waves swirling around rock formations against a backdrop of sunset’s fiery glow? A visit to this magical property is an adventurous exploration, where unexpected details and ancient nautical treasures lie around every corner, and a collection of unique outdoor art installations and carefully curated specimen plants and trees frame the incomparably mesmerizing expanse of the Pacific Ocean. In recent years, the property has undergone renovations including a comprehensive overhaul to refresh the interior wood and to update the kitchen and bathrooms, installation of a new roof that mimics the historic original, and foundation bracing. *Mills Act property tax savings may be as much as $100,000 per year.
Property details for 2191 Ocean Way
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,400 square feet of living space on an 8,476-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1923. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-281-05. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW21209036
- Year Built
- 1923
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,400
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,476
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1946
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Bluff, Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64428105
- On Market Date
- 2021-09-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Loft
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Roof
- Shake
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Bluff
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Porch
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Preserve Public Land
The record
Property History for 2191 Ocean Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2022 | Sold | $8,000,000 | |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Price reduced | $8,995,000 | From $9,995,000 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Listed for sale | $9,995,000 | |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Sold | $6,800,000 | Villa Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2191 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 5 of 5 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 5 of 5. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 5 of 5.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626202015, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (EV Connect, 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
- 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 21, 2025 to Oct 21, 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
School District for 2191 Ocean Way
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 8:07 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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