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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.
543 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionEmerald Bay

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
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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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