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1991 Ocean Way

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

6 beds
8 baths
5,472 sqft
7,391 sqft lot
$2,786 per sqft
1929 build
– on site

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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.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / John Cain / Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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MLS# OC21047416 —

The Building

Year Built:

1929
Year Built Source:

Public Records
New Construction:

No
Total Number Of Units:

1
Architectural Style:

French
Structure Type:

House
Basement:

Finished
Patio And Porch Features:

Brick, Covered, Deck, Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Patio:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls

Interior

Features:

Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Pantry, Stone Counters, Storage, Sump Pump, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
Levels:

Three Or More
Entry Location:

Front
Kitchen Features:

Kitchen Island, Kitchenette, Stone Counters
Eating Area:

Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
Flooring:

Wood
Room Type:

Art Studio, Attic, Basement, Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Exercise Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Galley Kitchen, Game Room, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Home Theatre, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Media Room, Office, Recreation, Retreat, Separate Family Room, Two Masters, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet, Wine Cellar, Workshop
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Appraiser
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Family Room, Game Room, Guest House, Outside
Laundry:

Dryer Included, Individual Room, Washer Included
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

5472.00

Location

Directions:

From PCH turn towards the ocean on Diamond. Home is the corner of Diamond and Ocean Way
Latitude:

33.52691000
Longitude:

-117.77039000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features:

0-1 Unit/Acre, Bluff, Corner Lot, Sloped Down, Garden, Landscaped, Level with Street, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Steep Slope, Yard
Lot Size Area:

7391.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.1697
Lot Size SqFt:

7391.00
Lot Size Source:

Public Records
View:

1
View:

Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Harbor, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
Sprinklers:

Yes
Road Frontage:

City Street
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Additional Parcels:

No
Other Structures:

Guest House, Guest House Detached, Outbuilding, Storage
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Tract:

63
Tax Lot:

30

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

6
Main Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

8
Bathroom Features:

Bathtub, Shower, Remodeled, Stone Counters, Upgraded, Vanity area
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

6
Main Level Baths:

2
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2
Three Quarter Baths:

3

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

64427713
Showings Begin:

2021-04-26

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central, Zoned, Forced Air
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Utilities:

Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Included:

Yes

Schools

Elementary:

TOTW
Elementary School:

Top Of The World
Middle School:

Thurston
Middle School:

THURST
High School:

Laguna Beach
High School:

LAGBEA
High School District:

Laguna Beach Unified

The Community

Subdivision:

Woods Cove (WC)
Subdivision:

Woods Cove (WC)
Neighborhood:

Woods Cove
Features:

Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Park, Watersports, Preserve/Public Land
Association:

No
Pool:

None
Waterfront Features:

Beach Access, Beach Front, Fishing in Community, Navigable Water, Ocean Access, Ocean Front, Ocean Side of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway 1, Sea Front, Seawall
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

No
Assessments:

Yes
Assessments:

Unknown

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
Parking Spaces:

6.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

3.00
Uncovered Spaces:

3.00

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/29/22 Jul 29, 2022	Sold	CRMLS_CA	$15,250,000	-4.7%
7/22/22 Jul 22, 2022	Pending	CRMLS_CA	$15,995,000
7/11/22 Jul 11, 2022	Sold Subject To Contingencies	CRMLS_CA	$15,995,000

House Sold on 7/29/2022

$15,250,000

Listing provided by broker:

John Cain

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS_CA and Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 13:57 on May 27.

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1991 Ocean Way

Laguna Beach, CA 92651