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814 Emerald Bay sold on August 27, 2016 for $4,200,000, 6.2% below the $4,479,000 asking price after 103 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,779,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Aug 27, 2016

814 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,822 sq ft
  • 7,050 sq ft lot
  • Built 1977

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$4,200,000

MLS# LG16097547

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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The home

About 814 Emerald Bay

First time offered on the market this Herbert Brownell (the legendary architect) designed home 814 Emerald Bay is now available. Featuring a terrific Emerald Bay corner lot location on a cul de sac and elevated parcel that provides the home with beautiful ocean, white water and Catalina views! The home feature s 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths and (4th) a powder room. The homes main rooms including the master bedroom are all on one level. Two of the over sized bedroom suites are on the lower level of the home. An atrium accents the entry and adds for natural light during the daytime. The garage has direct access into the home and is an oversized for perhaps a golf cart or storage. There is additional 2 large storage rooms in the home.

Outdoor living is done on a very large ocean view patio and garden area that are adjacent to the kitchen and family rooms on the main level. Emerald Bay is a private beach community at the north end of Laguna Beach. The community has unparalleled amenities including the nearly 1/2 mile sandy beach, 6 championship tennis courts, the Al Simmons swim center and more!

Property details for 814 Emerald Bay

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,822 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1977. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-031-13. Highlights include coastline and Catalina views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, and an attached two-car garage.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG16097547
Year Built
1977
Living Area (sq ft)
3,822
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,050
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, Coastline, Water
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$7,072
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Emerald Bay
Parcel Number
05303113
On Market Date
2016-05-05
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$589.33 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Carpet
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Corner Lot, Cul De Sac
Patio and Porch
Concrete
Parking
Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa
Association
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Available
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Street Lights, Gated, Pool
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Dues Paid Annually, Fire Pit, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
Security
Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security

The record

Property History for 814 Emerald Bay

DateEventPriceNote
Aug 27, 2016 Sold $4,200,000
May 5, 2016 Listed for sale $4,779,000

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

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 814 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 42 of 42 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 42. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 31 of 42.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562040, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 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 814 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 William Dolby of Villa Real Estate

Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 4:01 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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