$5,495,000
SOLD JAN 2, 2026
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,726 Sq Ft
4,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$2,016 Per Sq Ft

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2-minute walk to Ruby Street Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

Just three blocks from the sands of Laguna Beach's gorgeous Woods Cove, this ocean-view coastal cottage-inspired home blends luxury, elegance and a touch of classic European flair. Remodeled by award-winning local designer Andra Miller, the custom residence showcases beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Laguna Beach coastline from indoor and outdoor living spaces, which easily flow from one to the other through glass doors leading to private patios and sunny balconies. Impressively sized at approximately 2,762 square feet, the four-bedroom, three- and one-half-bath design elevates open-concept living with a split-level main floor. A Dutch entry door welcomes friends and neighbors to a family room with corner fireplace, vaulted ceiling and an ocean-view balcony. High ceilings continue in a double-height foyer that showcases a skylight, elegant staircase and an built-in under-stairs office niche with desk. The foyer seamlessly transitions to a formal dining room that opens to the backyard and a phenomenal designer kitchen with a nook leading to a covered front porch. Enjoy top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances that include a six-burner Wolf range with griddle, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator that boasts a glass door and convenient drawers. An island topped with Carrara marble includes bar seating, an under-counter beverage refrigerator and a prep sink, and zinc countertops, white cabinetry with glass uppers, open shelving, farm sink and a full tile backsplash complete a truly stunning culinary showplace. Traditional and contemporary details are led by high open-beam tongue-and-groove ceilings, extensive custom built-ins in bedrooms and living areas, wide-plank French oak flooring, elegant crown molding and wainscoting, white-paneled walls, marble-finished baths, designer floor tile, in-ceiling speakers, and classic lighting fixtures including antique European pendants. Guests will appreciate a main-level suite that opens to the backyard, an upstairs secondary bedroom that presents an ocean-view balcony, and the refined primary suite displays ocean views and a walk-in closet. Pacific vistas continue in the primary bath, which shines with a freestanding tub, brick floor, two sinks and a frameless glass-enclosed multi-head shower. A towering shade tree enhances the private front-yard patio, and the backyard features a spacious deck, built-in seating, spa, and a versatile artist shed. Restaurants, galleries and shops are just down the street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nura Motal

Douglas Elliman of California Brokerage Phone: 949-525-2153 License #01827197 Listed on: 12/01/2025

Douglas Elliman of California

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Hourigan

Nationwide Realty License #01136985

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 2,726 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Casement Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Farmhouse Sink

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Soaking Tub
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 9 / 23
  • Tax Tract Number 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64428420
  • $987 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Woods Cove Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Woods Cove (WC)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64428420
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2726.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Intercom, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 2015.77
  • Room Type: Entry, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground
  • Window Features: Casement Windows, Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Main Floor Full Bath, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Trash/Recycling, Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • View: City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Front Porch, Stone, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Hiking, Park

Schools

  • 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: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1033

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 23
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Tract Number: 23
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 987.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2025
Closed on
Dec 12, 2025
Sold by
Gilbert Gloria J and Gilbert Family Trust
Bought by
Jaffa Family Trust and Jaffa
Seller's Agent
Nura Motal
Douglas Elliman of California
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Hourigan
Nationwide Realty
List Price
$5,495,000
Sold Price
$5,495,000
Views
77

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-42.53%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,996,226
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,260,614

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2021
Sold by
Gilbert Gloria J
Bought by
Gilbert Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2021
Closed on
Sep 3, 2021
Sold by
Ewart Justin and Ewart Krista
Bought by
Gilbert Gloria J
Seller's Agent
John Stanaland
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Trent Mason
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
List Price
$4,295,000
Sold Price
$4,610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$315,000
7.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2017
Closed on
Oct 27, 2017
Sold by
Trefethen William and Trefethen William V
Bought by
Ewart Justin and Ewart Krista
Seller's Agent
Kelly Perkins
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Calley OHenley
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$255,000
-7.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.76%
Original Mortgage
$2,350,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2015
Closed on
Mar 2, 2016
Sold by
Miller William A and Miller Alexandra R
Bought by
Trefethen William V and William V Trefethen Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Shauna Covington
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Scott Kidd
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-4.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.76%
Original Mortgage
$2,205,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2015
Closed on
Feb 23, 2016
Sold by
Trefethen Maria G
Bought by
Trefethen William V and The William V Trefethen Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Shauna Covington
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Scott Kidd
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-4.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,205,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2015
Sold by
Miller William Anthony and Miller Alexandra R
Bought by
Miller William A and Miller Alexandra R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$814,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2013
Closed on
Jun 17, 2014
Sold by
Miller William Anthony and Miller Alexandra R
Bought by
Miller William Anthony and Miller Alexandra R
Seller's Agent
Derik Brian
Derik Brian, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Marcus Skenderian
Compass
List Price
$2,479,000
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$429,000
-17.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.36%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2013
Closed on
Apr 30, 2014
Sold by
Above The Rim Lllp
Bought by
Miller William Anthony and Miller Andra R
Seller's Agent
Derik Brian
Derik Brian, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Marcus Skenderian
Compass
List Price
$2,479,000
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$429,000
-17.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2010
Sold by
Ehdaie Behrouze and Ehdaie Virginia
Bought by
Above The Rim Lllp
Source: Public Records

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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 $5,495,000 First American Title Company
Deed -- Garrett Thomas B
Grant Deed $4,610,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $3,245,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $3,150,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Title 365 Company
Grant Deed $2,050,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $1,825,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,350,000 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Previous Owner $2,205,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $814,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/02/2026 01/02/26 Sold $5,495,000 0.0% $2,016 / Sq Ft
12/10/2025 12/10/25 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2025 12/01/25 For Sale $5,495,000 +19.2% $2,016 / Sq Ft
09/07/2021 09/07/21 Sold $4,610,000 +7.3% $1,691 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/21/2021 08/21/21 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2021 08/19/21 For Sale $4,295,000 +32.4% $1,576 / Sq Ft
11/30/2017 11/30/17 Sold $3,245,000 -7.3% $1,248 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/23/2017 10/23/17 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2017 07/27/17 For Sale $3,500,000 +11.1% $1,346 / Sq Ft
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Sold $3,150,000 -4.4% $1,212 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/17/2016 02/17/16 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2015 12/11/15 For Sale $3,295,000 +60.7% $1,267 / Sq Ft
05/13/2014 05/13/14 Sold $2,050,000 -6.8% $864 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/14/2014 04/14/14 Price Changed $2,199,000 -6.2% $927 / Sq Ft
03/04/2014 03/04/14 Price Changed $2,345,000 -5.4% $988 / Sq Ft
09/27/2013 09/27/13 For Sale $2,479,000 -- $1,045 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $24,532 $2,371,402 $2,162,737 $208,665
2024 $24,532 $2,324,904 $2,120,330 $204,574
2023 $24,265 $2,279,318 $2,078,755 $200,563
2022 $47,887 $4,610,000 $4,204,354 $405,646
2021 $35,673 $3,411,074 $3,039,950 $371,124
2020 $35,240 $3,376,098 $3,008,779 $367,319
2019 $34,611 $3,309,900 $2,949,783 $360,117
2018 $33,924 $3,245,000 $2,891,944 $353,056
2017 $33,561 $3,213,000 $2,846,855 $366,145
2016 $22,392 $2,122,846 $1,778,247 $344,599
2015 $22,038 $2,090,959 $1,751,536 $339,423
2014 $20,225 $1,907,350 $1,571,982 $335,368
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25266168

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-284-20