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847 EMERALD BAY sold on November 13, 2012 for $2,562,500, 11.5% below the $2,895,000 asking price after 157 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Nov 13, 2012

847 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,594 sq ft
  • 6,750 sq ft lot
  • Built 1960

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$2,562,500

MLS# L39018

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 847 EMERALD BAY

EMERALD BAY - LAGUNA BEACH. Lovely single level, traditional Emerald Bay home located on one of Emerald Bay's least traveled and quietest streets. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths with formal living and dining rooms, central kitchen, and a family room that opens up to a spacious rear terrace with ocean views plus a rear grass yard. This Emerald Bay home has tremendous potential with an ideal location within walking distance to all of Emerald Bay s world class resort amenities.

Property details for 847 EMERALD BAY

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,594 square feet of living space on a 6,750-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1960. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-031-25. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, and an attached two-car garage.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
L39018
Year Built
1960
Living Area (sq ft)
2,594
Living Area Source
Public Records
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,750
Lot Size (acres)
0.155
Levels
One
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Catalina, Ocean, Water
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$7,076
Parcel Number
05303125
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Main Level Primary
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
Laundry
Inside
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Doors
French Doors
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Traditional
Roof
Fire Proof
Construction
Stucco, Wood Siding
Lot Features
Greenbelt
Patio and Porch
Deck
Parking
Door Single, Driveway, Garage
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Association
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Sport Court, Barbecue, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Security
Gated With Guard

The record

Property History for 847 EMERALD BAY

DateEventPriceNote
Nov 13, 2012 Sold $2,562,500
Jun 4, 2012 Listed for sale $2,895,000

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

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 847 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 1.5 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 847 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 Sotheby's International Re

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:05 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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