2191 Ocean Way

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$8,000,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,400 Sq. Ft.
$3,333 / Sq. Ft.
2,400
Sq. Ft.
$3,333
per Sq. Ft.

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...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.
  1. Listed by Markus Brown • DRE #01441782 • Brokerage DRE #01008773 • First Team Real Estate • 714-299-3400

Property Details for 2191 Ocean Way

Architectural Style
Custom Built
View
Bluff, Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
N/K
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor

Location

Listing Courtesy of First Team Real Estate, Markus Brown, DRE #01441782

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Spencer Wall, DRE #01840729

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2022 06:51 AM

Property Details for 2191 Ocean Way

StatusClosed
MLS #PW21209036
Days on Market94
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,476 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

Listing Courtesy of First Team Real Estate, Markus Brown, DRE #01441782

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Spencer Wall, DRE #01840729

Add your commute

Building Information for 2191 Ocean Way

Stories2Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,476 SF

Payment Calculator

$44,651 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$43,659

Property Taxes

$992

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2191 Ocean Way

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Tract Number: 05003
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 1
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Disability Access: None
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Preserve/Public Land
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings
  • Room Type: Art Studio, Family Room, Living Room, Loft
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Floor Coverings: Wood
  • Flooring: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Construction: Wood Siding
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Shake
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Guest House Detached
  • Miscellaneous: Preserve/Public Land
  • View Description: Bluff, Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Front, Ocean Side Of Highway 1
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: Bluff
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Woods Cove
  • Builders Tract Code: Woods Cove (WC)
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 2191 Ocean Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 2191 Ocean Way

Taxable ValueLand$735,619Additions$315,265Total$1,050,884
Tax Record2023$11,900 ($992 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,990 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,990 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,476 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924CountyORANGEAPN644-281-05

Schools near 2191 Ocean Way

This home is within Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 7
Rating
School
Distance
El Morro Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Thurston Middle School
Public6 to 8

Laguna Beach High School
Public9 to 12

St. Catherine Of Siena Parish School
PrivateK to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of First Team Real Estate, Markus Brown, DRE #01441782

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