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261 Emerald Bay sold on November 24, 2014 for $3,851,250, 2.5% below the $3,950,000 asking price after 106 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,300,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
261 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,063 sq ft
- 4,356 sq ft lot
- Built 1936
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$3,851,250
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 261 Emerald Bay
A beautiful and very charming single level home overlooking the ocean and Catalina sunsets with views from almost every room.
An enclosed private yard and English garden partially surrounds the home with a lower level garage with built ins. washer/dryer and sink, an office, small bedroom with a bathroom and ample storage space.
The main floor consists of a Formal Living and Dining Room with Old World pocket doors overlooking the brick courtyard and ocean , a spacious family style kitchen, eating area, bar and a very lovely family room with a wood burning fireplace, all with views to the ocean and great natural light. Hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and carpet in the bedrooms.
The Master Bedroom has a fireplace, walk in cedar closets and a spacious bathroom with spa tub and over sized shower with dual shower heads.
His and her sinks and a separate vanity/make up area.
Two additional bedrooms, one with a private shower/ toilet and basin plus a guest/powder room with shower and tub. A small office with built in cabinets is adjacent to the master Bedroom..
Property details for 261 Emerald Bay
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,063 square feet of living space on a 4,356-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1936. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-073-02. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG14036324
- Year Built
- 1936
- Builder Model
- C
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,063
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,356
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, Hills, Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $590
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 05307302
- On Market Date
- 2014-08-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bar
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Drapes, Skylights, Shutters
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- English
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Wrap Around
- Fencing
- Excellent Condition
- Pool Features
- Community, Filtered, Heated, In Ground
- Spa
- Association, In Ground
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated, Pool
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 261 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2014 | Sold | $3,851,250 | |
| Aug 17, 2014 | Listed for sale | $4,300,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 261 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 1.5 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 261 Emerald Bay
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Patty Patterson of Teles Properties
Listing information updated Mar 29, 2023 at 1:35 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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