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920 Emerald Bay sold on May 3, 2017 for $6,300,000, at the asking price after 3 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · May 3, 2017

920 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,649 sq ft
  • 11,110 sq ft lot
  • Built 1960

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$6,300,000

MLS# LG17078636

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 920 Emerald Bay

Terrific Emerald Bay home with unobstructed ocean views from Catalina to South Laguna. 920 features a front terrace for entertaining al fresco, and an expansive private garden and patio with waterfall and spa and outdoor bar-be-que. For easy access there is an elevator from the garage level. There are three bedrooms on the main living level, all with ocean views, an office with fireplace, terrific kitchen and dining rooms with ocean views, and a living room where you will love watching those Catalina sunsets. A third small garage will house your golf cart in case you want to go to the beach for the sunset. In addition there is a fourth bedroom suite on a level by itself, for guests, live-in family members, or for an entertainment area.

Property details for 920 Emerald Bay

This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,649 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1960. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-021-16. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, and a three-car garage.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG17078636
Year Built
1960
Living Area (sq ft)
3,649
Lot Size (sq ft)
11,110
Levels
One, Three Or More
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
Bay, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
HOA Dues
$8,200
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Emerald Bay
Parcel Number
05302116
On Market Date
2017-04-17
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$683.33 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Built In Features, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Den, Living Room
Laundry
Laundry Room, Upper Level
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
3
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Accessibility
Accessible Elevator Installed

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Back Yard, Sloped Up
Patio and Porch
Brick, Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio
Parking
Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Golf Cart Garage
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa
In Ground, Private
Sewer
Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Curbs, Gated, Pool
Association Amenities
Controlled Access, Sport Court, Dues Paid Annually, Fire Pit, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pets Allowed, Recreation Room, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Security
Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security

The record

Property History for 920 Emerald Bay

DateEventPriceNote
May 3, 2017 Sold $6,300,000
Apr 17, 2017 Listed for sale $6,300,000

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

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 920 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 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 1.5 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

Schools for 920 Emerald Bay

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

Elementary
El Morro
Middle
Thurston
High
Laguna Beach
District
Laguna Beach Unified

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Listed by Rod Daley of Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:21 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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