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182 Emerald Bay sold on May 11, 2015 for $15,000,000, 6.2% below the $15,999,000 asking price after 277 days on the market; it was first listed at $17,850,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
182 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionEmerald Bay

About 182 Emerald Bay
SPECTACULAR EMERALD BAY OCEANFRONT
This stunning oceanfront residence, designed by world renowned architect Paul Williams has recently been exquisitely remodeled and outfitted with many contemporary amenities. The magnificent setting with sweeping ocean views of Emerald Bay's private beach and the gorgeous Laguna Beach coastline to the south, distinguish this property. The parcel of land is exceptional for its location on the end of Emerald Bay point.
There are two limestone decks, one on each level, extending the length of the home, create the ideal environment for entertaining or personal enjoyment of the views and the sounds of the waves brushing the rocks below.
There are two great rooms, one on the main level and one on the lower level, each with fireplace and wetbar. Electronically masterful, the home features sophisticated lighting with art connoisseurs in mind, electrically operated shades and duets and all master switches. Five bedrooms and baths plus a powder, allowing room for any lifestyle. There is an elevator, zoned heating and air conditioning and off street parking for 4 guest cars. Emerald Bay residents enjoy a private beach, parks, tennis, pools. beach volleyball, community center and twenty-four hour guard gated security.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG14154078
- Year Built
- 1961
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,700
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,019
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.23
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 7
- View
- City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Rocks, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $8,100
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Emerald Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05304057
- On Market Date
- 2014-07-21
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Elevator, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Disposal, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Great Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylights, Wood Frames
- Doors
- Insulated Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Lighting
- Roof
- Tile
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Cul De Sac, Paved
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Porch, Stone
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Paved
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- Southeast
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Dues Paid Annually, Fire Pit, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pets Allowed, Recreation Room, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
Property Details for 182 Emerald Bay
This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 5,700 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-040-57. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, and an attached two-car garage. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
182 Emerald Bay was listed for sale on July 21, 2014 at $17,850,000.
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.
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Listed by Rod Daley of Coldwell Banker P.I.
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