2191 Ocean Way
2191 Ocean Way
$8,000,000
4
3
1
2,400
2,400
$3,333
Closed 2/9/22
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.
- 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
ViewBluff, Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
Parking Spaces Total2
Private PoolNo
Cooling TypeN/K
Total Units1.0
Building TypeDetached
Lot Size SourceAssessor
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2022 06:51 AM
Property Details for 2191 Ocean Way
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | PW21209036 |
Days on Market | 94 |
Taxes | - |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
Year Built | 1923 |
Lot Size | 0.19 AC / 8,476 SF |
County | Orange County |
Location
Building Information for 2191 Ocean Way
Stories2Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,476 SF
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$44,651 per month
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Property Information for 2191 Ocean Way
Property History for 2191 Ocean Way
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
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 |
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Public - | K to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Private - | K to 7 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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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 |
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