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939 Emerald Bay sold on March 7, 2013 for $3,303,000, 5.5% below the $3,495,000 asking price after 36 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
939 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,606 sq ft
- 7,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1958
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$3,303,000
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
The home
About 939 Emerald Bay
A traditional style home that features 5 bedrooms, an office, 4.5 baths and terrific ocean and hillside views. The home has been recently remodeled and shows like a model! The living level highlights a magnificent kitchen that is adjacent to the family room creating a “great room”. The master suite elements include a cozy fireplace and a private deck to observe the views of the south end of the sand and surf of Emerald Bay’s beach. The quality of the finishes and details in the home are extraordinary. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and wainscoting all add to the character to this home. Just a short distance to all Emerald Bay amenities.
Property details for 939 Emerald Bay
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,606 square feet of living space on a 7,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1958. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-023-11. Highlights include ocean and city lights views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG13013991
- Year Built
- 1958
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,606
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.161
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Rocks, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $7,072
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- Parcel Number
- 05302311
- On Market Date
- 2013-02-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $589.33 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, See Remarks, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Bay Windows
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Lot Features
- Planned Unit Development
- Patio and Porch
- Brick
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Dues Paid Annually, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security
The record
Property History for 939 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2013 | Sold | $3,303,000 | |
| Feb 1, 2013 | Listed for sale | $3,495,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 939 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 21 of 21 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 16 of 21. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 20 of 21.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562041, 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
| 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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Schools
School District for 939 Emerald Bay
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by William Dolby of RE/MAX Select One
Listing information updated Oct 17, 2022 at 11:33 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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