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309 Emerald Bay sold on May 23, 2016 for $4,562,500, 8.7% below the $4,995,000 asking price after 201 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · May 23, 2016

309 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 2,917 sq ft
  • 4,356 sq ft lot
  • Built 2015

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$4,562,500

MLS# LG15241565

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 NP21012804 (Sold).

The home

About 309 Emerald Bay

The rarest of opportunities! A brand new, never occupied residence in exclusive Emerald Bay, this impeccably designed home presents elegant beach living at its finest. Designer perfect materials, finishes, and colors correlate seamlessly with the beautiful coastal setting. Situated on a secluded, quiet street, the location is private and peaceful, while enjoying easy access in/out of the community. The alluring open floor plan design showcases sophisticated yet comfortable public spaces with ample private ones - there are 3 bedrooms, plus a transitional 4th bedroom or home office, and 4 bathrooms. The gourmet kitchen is an entertainers delight that opens into the home's dining and living area with a spacious outdoor terrace beyond. Separate from the great room, a large family room is ideal for home entertainment or a multitude of other uses; it adjoins another large, attractive outdoor living space. Enjoy Emerald Bay's paradisiacal living with exceptional amenities, including an exclusive private beach, amazing parks, 6 tennis courts, pool complex, club house and office, and unending programs for adults and kids alike.

Property details for 309 Emerald Bay

This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,917 square feet of living space on a 4,356-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2015. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-072-08. Highlights include ocean views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and a turnkey home.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG15241565
Year Built
2015
Living Area (sq ft)
2,917
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,356
Lot Size (acres)
0.1
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
4
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Ocean
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$7,072
HOA Frequency
Annually
Parcel Number
05307208
On Market Date
2015-11-06
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$589.33 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring
Stone, Wood
Heating
Radiant
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Laundry
Common Area
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Construction
Stucco, Copper Plumbing
Lot Features
Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Paved
Patio and Porch
Deck
Parking
Garage, Private
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa
Association, None
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Curbs, Gutters, Gated, Pool
Association Amenities
Fire Pit, Management, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pets Allowed, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
Security
Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security

The record

Property History for 309 Emerald Bay

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 16, 2021 Sold $5,920,000 Coldwell Banker Realty
May 23, 2016 Sold $4,562,500
Nov 6, 2015 Listed for sale $4,995,000

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 309 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

Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 22 of 22. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 22 of 22.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562046, 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 309 Emerald Bay

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

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

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Listed by Maura Short of HOM Sotheby's International Re

Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 6:21 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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