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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.

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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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
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
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days 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 |
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Schools
Schools for 532 EMERALD BAY
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- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:51 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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