$2,200,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,340 Sq Ft
4,250 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,642 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

173 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Private Yard
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2-minute walk to Ruby Street Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

This exceptional Woods Cove cottage offers the perfect blend of charm, style, and coastal living. Perched above the street, this quintessential Laguna Beach home boasts captivating ocean views and an expansive, beautifully landscaped yard. A picturesque brick pathway leads to the welcoming entry porch, where you can pause to take in the unexpectedly stunning ocean views before stepping inside. The home exudes warmth and authenticity, featuring original hardwood floors, classic paneled walls, and a wood-burning fireplace. Designed for both comfort and style, the open floor plan includes a spacious kitchen and dining area, two good-sized bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Vaulted ceilings and multiple skylights enhance the sense of space and fill the home with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Despite its modest footprint, this home lives much larger than expected, thanks to its thoughtfully designed layout, generous outdoor spaces, and two single-car garages anchoring the property’s corners. The sprawling yard and elevated position provide privacy, serenity, and an ideal setting for indoor-outdoor living. Located in one of Laguna Beach’s most sought-after neighborhoods, Woods Cove, this home is just moments from world-class beaches, renowned restaurants, art galleries, and boutique shopping. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a true Laguna Beach gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcus Skenderian

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-295-5758 License #01115339 Listed on: 03/01/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Luke Sydnor

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-295-5758 License #02135102

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandy Faber

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02062266

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,152

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Retardant Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,340 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Ocean Views
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Top Of The World Elementary School
  • Thurston Middle School
  • Laguna Beach High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Garage

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 11 / 22
  • Tax Tract Number 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64428502

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Woods Cove Subdivision

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,152

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Woods Cove (WC)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64428502
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1340.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1641.79
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Ocean
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Fire Retardant
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Garage, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified
  • Elementary School: Top Of The World
  • Middle School: Thurston
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • Elementary School: Top Of The World
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
  • Elementary School #2: TOTW
  • High School2: LAGBEA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4250.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0976

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4250.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 22
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.20
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: 23

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2025
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Lauryl Jane Saboroff 2002 Trust and Simon Bettina
Bought by
Layer Family Trust and Layer
Seller's Agent
Marcus Skenderian
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brandy Faber
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,799,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$599,000
-21.4%
Views
115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1556.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2003
Sold by
Gillespie Ray B and Gillespie Mary M
Bought by
Sabaroff Lauryl Jane and The Lauryl Jane Sabaroff 2002 Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,200,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,025,000 Southland Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $9,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $938,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $2,200,000 -8.3% $1,642 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Price Changed $2,399,000 -4.0% $1,790 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Price Changed $2,499,000 -2.0% $1,865 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Price Changed $2,549,000 -5.6% $1,902 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $2,699,000 -3.6% $2,014 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $2,799,000 +27.2% $2,089 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
03/01/2025 03/01/25 For Sale $2,899,000 +31.8% $2,163 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $19,152 $1,457,331 $1,380,731 $76,600
2024 $19,152 $1,428,756 $1,353,657 $75,099
2023 $15,442 $1,400,742 $1,327,115 $73,627
2022 $15,092 $1,373,277 $1,301,093 $72,184
2021 $14,744 $1,346,350 $1,275,581 $70,769
2020 $14,526 $1,332,545 $1,262,501 $70,044
2019 $14,252 $1,306,417 $1,237,746 $68,671
2018 $13,961 $1,280,801 $1,213,476 $67,325
2017 $13,668 $1,255,688 $1,189,683 $66,005
2016 $13,392 $1,231,067 $1,166,356 $64,711
2015 $13,172 $1,212,576 $1,148,837 $63,739
2014 $12,910 $1,188,824 $1,126,333 $62,491
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG25030240

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-285-02