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532 Emerald Bay sold on July 22, 2014 for $3,100,000, 13.8% below the $3,595,000 asking price after 233 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Jul 22, 2014

532 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,721 sq ft
  • 0.54-acre lot
  • Built 1979

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$3,100,000

MLS# LG13236426

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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This home has a newer listing: MLS LG18007837 (Sold).

The home

About 532 Emerald Bay

This well-maintained mid-century modern Emerald Bay home features a spectacular ocean, coastline, canyon, hills, Catalina Island and white water view. Located in Orange County’s premier 24 hour gated beachfront community, Emerald Bay, the home features a large living room with vaulted ceilings, wood floors and a fireplace, a kitchen with granite countertops, an indoor laundry and a main floor bedroom. On the lower levels there are 2 bedroom suites with a shared bath, a master suite with sweeping views and a separate guest quarters with its own bath and private entrance. Emerald Bay is one of Southern California’s most private and exclusive beach front communities and features a protected half-mile long crescent shaped beach, a protected bay perfect for yacht anchorage, six tennis courts, two community swimming pools, a spa, park, kids play area, and a clubhouse. Opportunities abound: live in this home as it is, remodel or redevelop to create the home of your dreams. Trustee's Sale.

Property details for 532 Emerald Bay

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,721 square feet of living space on a 0.54-acre lot. The home was built in 1979. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-082-01. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and contemporary architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG13236426
Year Built
1979
Living Area (sq ft)
3,721
Lot Size (sq ft)
23,400
Lot Size (acres)
0.537
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Catalina, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic
HOA Dues
$7,072
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Emerald Bay
Parcel Number
05308201
On Market Date
2014-05-27
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$589.33 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Bedroom On Main Level
Heating
Central
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Laundry Room
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Contemporary, Modern
Construction
Stucco
Lot Features
Cul De Sac
Patio and Porch
Deck
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa
Association
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Available
Faces
West

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Valley, Gated, Pool
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fire Pit, Management, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
Security
Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Resident Manager, Security Guard

The record

Property History for 532 Emerald Bay

DateEventPriceNote
Jun 8, 2018 Sold $6,825,000 Compass
Jul 22, 2014 Sold $3,100,000
May 27, 2014 Listed for sale $3,995,000

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 532 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

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 1.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 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 532 Emerald Bay

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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.

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Listing information updated Mar 29, 2023 at 1:37 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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