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1223 Emerald Bay sold on March 9, 2017 for $3,400,000. The details are below for reference.

LandSold · Mar 9, 2017

1223 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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$3,400,000

MLS# LG15089580

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.

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The home

About 1223 Emerald Bay

This spectacular south facing hillside lot overlooks the coves of Laguna and also has Canyon views. The previous large home was deconstructed by the current owner. The foundation was kept in place to maintain the integrity of the land. Lot is being sold as-is with no warranties as to foundations thereon.

Property details for 1223 Emerald Bay

This home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-320-77. Highlights include ocean and coastline views.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

MLS Number
LG15089580
Lot Size (sq ft)
9,148
Lot Size (acres)
0.21
View
Coastline, Canyon, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
HOA Name
Emerald Bay
Parcel Number
05332077
On Market Date
2015-04-27
Zoning
R1
Listing Terms
Standard

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Cul De Sac, Sloped Down, Paved, Value In Land
Utilities
Underground Utilities

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Gutters, Storm Drains

The record

Property History for 1223 Emerald Bay

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 9, 2017 Sold $3,400,000
Apr 27, 2015 Listed for sale $6,500,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1223 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

Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 108 of 109 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 62 of 109. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 107 of 109.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562034, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.6 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.

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Listed by Rod Daley of Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:19 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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