2191 Ocean Way, Laguna Beach CA, 92651
(Closed)
Sold Price:
$8,000,000
Date:02/09/2022
$8,000,000
Date:02/09/2022
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4 beds, 3 Three-Qtr/1 Half baths, 2,400 sqft
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MLS# PW21209036
Last Updated: 4/20/2024 6:49 AM
Description for
2191 Ocean Way
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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.
Price
Sold Price:
$8,000,000
Sold Date:02/09/2022
$8,000,000
Sold Date:02/09/2022
Woods Cove (WC)
Orange
4
3 Three-Qtr/1 Half
2,400 (approx)
PW21209036
Closed
Description
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.
Listing Information
| Property Type: Single Family, 2 Story | ||
| 4 | 3 Three-Qtr/1 Half | |
| 0.19 Acres | Assessor | 2,400 (approx) |
| 1923 | Yes-2 spaces | 2 |
| Wood | ||
Woods Cove (WC)
Public
Public Sewer
Neighborhood
School Information
| District: Laguna Beach Unified | ||
Room Information
| Bathrooms: Main Level: 1 | |||
| 3 | 1 | ||
Main Level: 1, Total: 4
In Garage
Interior Features
Dishwasher,Gas Range
Wood
None
Other,
Central
No Common Walls
Living Room
Beamed Ceilings,Loft
Exterior / Lot Features
2 Garage Spaces,
2 Parking Spaces,
0 Covered Parking Spaces,
Driveway,Garage
Wood
Covered,Deck,Porch
Shake
None
None
Ocean
Bluff
Driving Directions
From Main Beach, go south on PCH. Turn right on Moss St.
Financial Considerations
Cash,Cash to New Loan
Listing Price History
Laguna Beach Real Estate
Laguna Beach is located in California. Laguna Beach, California 92651 has a population of 23,347.
The median household income in Laguna Beach, California 92651 is $140,532. The median household income for the surrounding county is $94,474 compared to the national median of $66,222. The median age of people living in Laguna Beach 92651 is 39 years.
Data provided below are primarily sourced from Public Records data.
Nearby Recent Sales (Sourced from Public Records)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2022 | Sold | $8,000,000 USD -11.06% |
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| 12/26/2021 | Pending | $8,995,000 USD |
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| 11/5/2021 | Active | $8,995,000 USD -10.01% |
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| 9/23/2021 | Active | $9,995,000 USD |
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Tax History (Sourced from Public Records)
| year | Property Taxes | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,900 USD | -8.74% | $1,050,884 USD | - |
| 2022 | $13,040 USD | 3.21% | $1,050,884 USD | -10.24% |
| 2021 | $12,635 USD | 13.33% | $1,170,741 USD | 2.85% |
| 2020 | $11,149 USD | -84.26% | $1,138,277 USD | 13.90% |
| 2019 | $70,813 USD | 28.67% | $999,400 USD | -85.46% |