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532 EMERALD BAY sold on June 8, 2018 for $6,825,000, 9% below the $7,500,000 asking price after 114 days on the market; it was first listed at $7,750,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Jun 8, 2018

532 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 5 beds
  • 6 baths
  • 3,897 sq ft
  • 23,400 sq ft lot
  • Built 2018

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$6,825,000

MLS# LG18007837

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 532 EMERALD BAY

Undeniably the best views in Emerald Bay. Designed by renowned architect Scott Laidlaw with the interior by Wendi Young Design, 532 Emerald Bay was reconstructed from the studs creating an impeccably designed and detailed 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath new residence. Only the finest in materials and finishes were used in this soft contemporary Emerald Bay residence. All 5 bedrooms have their own en suite bathrooms. The entire main floor living area is comprised of an open floor plan design with floor to ceiling metal and glass windows and sliding doors that forge the expansive ocean to canyon views. On this level are the indoor & outdoor living and dining areas, discreet guest powder, gourmet chef's kitchen with a sit down island with waterfall statuary marble, commercial grade stainless steel appliances and one full bedroom suite. The master suite is located on the level below and has ceiling to floor glass with lay down ocean views, a floating fireplace, large walk in closet, incredible master bathroom with large walk in shower encased with statuary marble and a soaking tub. Two additional bedroom suites and laundry room complete this floor. The lower level includes the 5th bedroom designed to easily repurposes as a home theater, bonus/entertainment room or private guest suite. The walk in closet has also been pre-plumbed for use as a wine cellar. A kitchenette, walk in closet and steam shower complete the basement level. 532 is being offered furnished including all A/V.

Property details for 532 EMERALD BAY

This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,897 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2018. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-082-01. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG18007837
Year Built
2018
Living Area (sq ft)
3,897
Lot Size (sq ft)
23,400
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
5
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Bay, Catalina, Canyon, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
HOA Dues
$8,800
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
EMERALD BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Parcel Number
05308201
On Market Date
2018-01-12
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$733.33 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Furnished, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Warming Drawer, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Doors
Sliding Doors
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Contemporary, Modern
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Roof
Fire Proof, Slate
Construction
Stucco, Copper Plumbing
Lot Features
Cul De Sac
Patio and Porch
Deck, Wood
Parking
Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required, Private
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa
Community
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Faces
West
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Curbs, Gated, Pool
Association Amenities
Controlled Access, Sport Court, Dues Paid Annually, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
Security
Prewired, Security System, Closed Circuit Cameras, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 532 EMERALD BAY

DateEventPriceNote
Jun 8, 2018 Sold $6,825,000
Jan 12, 2018 Listed for sale $7,750,000
Jul 22, 2014 Sold $3,100,000 Villa Real Estate

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 532 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

Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 4 of 81 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 81 of 81. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 18 of 81.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562043, 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

Schools for 532 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 Harold Noriega of Compass

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:51 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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