Sold
170 EMERALD BAY sold on October 17, 2013 for $15,500,000, 8.8% below the $16,995,000 asking price after 388 days on the market; it was first listed at $17,895,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
170 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 6 beds
- 7 baths
- 6,000 sq ft
- 10,332 sq ft lot
- Built 1993
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$15,500,000
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
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG17041472 (Sold).
The home
About 170 EMERALD BAY
OCEAN FRONT - EMERALD BAY - JUST REDUCED IN PRICE! One of the most dramatic locations in Emerald Bay, directly overlooking the Emerald Bay surf line with phenomenal panoramic and far reaching Laguna and south coastline views. There are six Emerald Bay ocean front homes currently on the market ranging in price up to $38 million. 170 Emerald Bay is one of the lowest priced ocean front homes in Emerald Bay that is in turnkey condition and priced to sell at $16,995,000. Approximately 6,000 square feet of living space comprised of 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths. Breathtaking formal entry with a retractable skylight/roof. Living room with two story, ceiling to floor windows showcasing the Emerald Bay beach from one end to the other.
Property details for 170 EMERALD BAY
This 6-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 6,000 square feet of living space on a 10,332-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1993. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-040-32. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, and an attached four-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- L39767
- Year Built
- 1993
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,332
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.237
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $8,000
- Parcel Number
- 05304032
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Radiant
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Inside, In Kitchen, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Skylights
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Custom, Mediterranean, Modern, See Remarks, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Barrel, Clay, Fire Proof, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Greenbelt
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- None, Association
- Spa
- Association, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public, See Remarks
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Gutters
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Barbecue, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Prewired, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard
The record
Property History for 170 EMERALD BAY
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2018 | Sold | $15,554,000 | Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage |
| Oct 17, 2013 | Sold | $15,500,000 | |
| Sep 12, 2012 | Listed for sale | $17,895,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 170 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 06059C0412K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 43 of 43 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 36 of 43. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 8 of 43.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562023, 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. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. 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
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days 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 |
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School District for 170 EMERALD BAY
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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 Aug 3, 2021 at 6:51 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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