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168 EMERALD BAY sold on July 5, 2012 for $16,000,000, 15.8% below the $18,995,000 asking price after 214 days on the market; it was first listed at $19,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
168 EMERALD BAY Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionEmerald Bay

About 168 EMERALD BAY
EMERALD BAY - OCEAN FRONT - JUST REDUCED $1 MILLION! Located on the much sought after front row in the private beach community of Emerald Bay, this soft contemporary European designed estate offers unparalleled white water, ocean and coastline views as far reaching as the Dana Point Headlands. Built new in 2002 with numerous upgrades since, this 5 bedroom, 7.5 bath residence offers every possible amenity and luxury including expansive outdoor terraces plus a private swimming pool and spa overlooking the Emerald Bay surfline. One of the finest homes in one of the finest locations in all of Emerald Bay.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- L37497
- Year Built
- 2002
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,750
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 14,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.321
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Pool, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $650
- Parcel Number
- 05304033
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Open Floorplan, Smart Home, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Built In, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Stone, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Great Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Drapes
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Roof
- Barrel, Clay, Fire Proof, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Greenbelt
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Stone
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Private, Association
- Spa
- Association, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Barbecue, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
Property Details for 168 EMERALD BAY
This 5-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 5,750 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2002. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-040-33. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached four-car garage, and a 0.32-acre lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
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.
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Listed by Harold Noriega of HOM Real Estate Group
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