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543 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Sold

543 Emerald Bay sold on October 4, 2018 for $8,187,000, 9% below the $8,995,000 asking price after 313 days on the market; it was first listed at $10,950,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

$8,187,000

543 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionEmerald Bay

5Beds
5Total Baths
2Full Baths
3Partial Baths
5,272SqFt
$1,553$/SqFt
2001Built

About 543 Emerald Bay

For the first time, one of Emerald Bay’s most exquisite properties—a gorgeous traditional estate that’s full of warmth and light—is on the market. Thanks to its premier location on a hillside street-to-street lot, spellbinding views of the ocean, crashing waves, Catalina Island, and beyond welcome visitors immediately upon entry, and are prominent throughout each of its levels. Along with striking high ceilings and a prime layout, the home offers a warm and inviting family room, a stunning living room replete with Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and a hand-carved marble fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen with appliances by Sub Zero and Viking. Spanning approximately 5,272 square feet of living space, including five bedrooms and four-and-one-half bathrooms, it exudes exceptional quality and meticulous attention to detail at every turn, showcasing impeccable design by renowned architect Michael Martin. A tranquil master suite offers some of the property’s most mesmerizing ocean views in addition to his-and-hers walk-in closets and a master bathroom featuring statutory match slab marble floors and shower. A back yard—particularly rare in Emerald Bay—is framed by even more mesmerizing ocean views, creating yet another space in which to relax or entertain guests. With a private beach and many tree lined parks, the Al Simmons pool center, six championship tennis courts, 24-hour security and more, the community of Emerald Bay offers a luxurious living experience unlike any other.

543 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Price
$8,187,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
5,272 sqft
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
3
Lot Size
8,473 SqFt
Year Built
2001
MLS® Number
LG17250115
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$802.92 monthly
Sq Ft Source
N/A

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG17250115
Year Built
2001
Living Area (sq ft)
5,272
Lot Size (sq ft)
8,473
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
4
View
Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
HOA Dues
$9,635
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Emerald Bay
Parcel Number
05308108
On Market Date
2017-11-06
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Fireplace
Den, Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Cottage, Custom
Roof
Slate
Lot Features
Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
Patio and Porch
Deck, Open, Patio, Tile
Parking
Driveway, Garage, Storage
Pool Features
Community, Heated, Association
Spa
Association, Community, Heated
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Suburban, Gated, Pool
Association Amenities
Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Security
Gated With Guard, Gated Community

Schools

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

Property Details for 543 Emerald Bay

This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 5,272 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-081-08. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached four-car garage, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Property History

543 Emerald Bay was listed for sale on November 6, 2017 at $10,950,000.

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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