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731 EMERALD BAY sold on March 26, 2012 for $2,289,250, 15.1% below the $2,695,000 asking price after 459 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,050,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Mar 26, 2012

731 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 2,975 sq ft
  • 8,530 sq ft lot
  • Built 2001

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$2,289,250

MLS# L34709

Subdivision Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay is a guard-gated coastal community in North Laguna Beach, bordered by Crystal Cove State Park and the Pacific Ocean, with a private residents' beach and homes in Mediterranean, midcentury, and contemporary styles.

12 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $9,812,500

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The home

About 731 EMERALD BAY

EMERALD BAY LAGUNA BEACH Charming and comfortable 5 bedroom 4 bath residence with an oversized yard and entertainment area. A gourmet country kitchen with fireplace opens up to the formal living and family rooms. Master suite and four additional bedrooms complete the sleeping quarters. Ideally located within walking distance to all of Emerald Bay s world class community amenities.

Property details for 731 EMERALD BAY

This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,975 square feet of living space on an 8,530-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-034-22. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a turnkey home, and cottage architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
L34709
Year Built
2001
Living Area (sq ft)
2,975
Lot Size (sq ft)
8,530
Lot Size (acres)
0.196
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
None
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$650
Parcel Number
05303422
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Walk In Closets
Appliances
Built In, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Electric, Gas, Kitchen, Wood Burning
Laundry
Inside
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Cottage, Traditional
Roof
Fire Proof
Construction
Stucco, Wood Siding
Lot Features
Greenbelt
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Association
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected
Condition
Turnkey

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Association Amenities
Sport Court, Barbecue, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts

The record

Property History for 731 EMERALD BAY

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 26, 2012 Sold $2,289,250

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 731 EMERALD BAY

We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.

Hazard zones

Flood zone

Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.

FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0416K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.

Fire hazard severity zone

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, State Responsibility Area.

CAL FIRE, State Responsibility Area map effective April 1, 2024. Checked October 15, 2026.

Earthquake fault zone

Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.

California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.

Liquefaction zone

Outside the liquefaction zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.

Landslide zone

Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.

Tsunami hazard area

Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.

California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.

Internet and charging

Fixed internet

Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 42 of 42 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 42. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 31 of 42.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562040, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 22 public charging ports within 3 miles.

U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.

These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).

Official maps

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The neighborhood

About Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay is a guard-gated coastal community in North Laguna Beach, bordered by Crystal Cove State Park and the Pacific Ocean, with a private residents' beach and homes in Mediterranean, midcentury, and contemporary styles. Founded in 1929, it is bisected by Pacific Coast Highway and lies within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

Emerald Bay home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
12
Median price
$9,812,500
Median days on market
57
Median per sq ft
$2,708

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Emerald Bay sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
307 Emerald Bay Sep 17, 2026 $5,300,000 2,417 $2,193 87
64 Emerald Bay Aug 11, 2026 $9,700,000 3,588 $2,703 429
145 EMERALD BAY Aug 5, 2026 $22,000,000 6,965 $3,159 0
74 Emerald Bay Jul 7, 2026 $13,250,000 1,874 $7,070 430
32 Emerald Bay Jun 16, 2026 $7,600,000 3,717 $2,045 26

Schools

School District for 731 EMERALD BAY

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.

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Listed by Harold Noriega of HOM Real Estate Group

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:00 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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