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526 EMERALD BAY sold on October 21, 2014 for $6,386,250, 8.1% below the $6,950,000 asking price after 245 days on the market; it was first listed at $7,500,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
526 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 6 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,426 sq ft
- 6,970 sq ft lot
- Built 1998
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$6,386,250
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 526 EMERALD BAY
EMERALD BAY - Brand new soft contemporary designed Emerald Bay home with breathtaking white water, panoramic, city lights and Catalina sunset views. One of the rare hillside Emerald Bay homes where almost every room has incredible ocean views. Major remodel just completed and in move-in condition with numerous upgrades including new gourmet kitchen with top of the line commercial stainless steel appliances plus a sizable walk in pantry. A new master suite with sitting area, large walk in closet, new master bath with his / hers vanities, walk in shower and spa tub. A total of 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms with formal living room, dining room and office area. A large family room with an every day breakfast and dining area that is adjacent to the kitchen all with incredible views that open up to an outside terrace. The bedroom level is located upstairs and is comprised of the separate master suite with three additional bedrooms and a private rear grassy yard. The lower living level contains the laundry room, bedrooms 5 and 6 which are ideal for guests, live-in help, a home gymnasium or a caretaker's quarters. An elevator has been incorporated to conveniently access all interior levels. Completing the property is an oversized and finished three-car wide garage.
Property details for 526 EMERALD BAY
This 6-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 5,426 square feet of living space on a 6,970-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1998. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-081-03. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG14027854
- Year Built
- 1998
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,426
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,970
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.16
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $7,078
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- Parcel Number
- 05308103
- On Market Date
- 2014-02-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $589.83 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Hot Water Circulator, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Skylights
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Custom, Modern
- Roof
- Fire Proof
- Construction
- Stucco
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required, Private
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- Community, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, In Ground
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Dues Paid Annually, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 526 EMERALD BAY
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2014 | Sold | $6,386,250 | |
| Feb 7, 2014 | Listed for sale | $7,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 526 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
| 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 526 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 Mar 29, 2023 at 1:29 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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