Sold
563 Emerald Bay sold on June 13, 2013 for $6,450,000, 4.4% below the $6,750,000 asking price after 149 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
563 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 6 beds
- 7 baths
- 5,300 sq ft
- 6,630 sq ft lot
- Built 2000
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$6,450,000
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 NP21073611 (Sold).
The home
About 563 Emerald Bay
Situated on a flat cul-de-sac at one of the highest view points in exclusive Emerald Bay, this grand Mediterranean style residence showcases expansive ocean, coastline, and islands views from most every interior and exterior space. Completed in 2000 and masterfully designed, the home features an abundance of natural light with voluminous interior spaces and open sight lines to the blue pacific beyond. Public areas are ideally designed for grand-scale entertaining and intimate living. Private spaces are ample, consisting of six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, one of which is a completely separate guest/maid’s quarters. Exteriors areas, accessible from most rooms in the residence, comprise generous view decks and terraces. A substantial three-car garage with 16’ ceilings provides extensive parking, additional storage, and other uses. For added convenience, there is an elevator that serves all three levels of the home. Emerald Bay is an exceptional, gated residential community with private beach, parks, swim complex, tennis, and much more.
Property details for 563 Emerald Bay
This 6-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 5,300 square feet of living space on a 6,630-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2000. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-081-18. Highlights include coastline and Catalina views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG13015366
- Year Built
- 2000
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,300
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,630
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.152
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $7,072
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Emerald Bay Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 05308118
- On Market Date
- 2013-01-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $589.33 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Bar, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Fire Pit, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pets Allowed, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Gated With Guard
The record
Property History for 563 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2021 | Sold | $7,900,000 | Emerald Bay Real Estate |
| Jun 13, 2013 | Sold | $6,450,000 | |
| Jan 17, 2013 | Listed for sale | $6,750,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 563 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
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
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 4 of 81 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 81 of 81. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 18 of 81.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562043, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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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Listed by Maura Short of HOM Sotheby's International Re
Listing information updated Oct 17, 2022 at 11:10 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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