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71 EMERALD BAY sold on December 15, 2021 for $15,000,000, 6.2% below the $15,995,000 asking price after 518 days on the market; it was first listed at $17,995,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
71 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 7 baths
- 6,169 sq ft
- 7,452 sq ft lot
- Built 2004
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$15,000,000
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 71 EMERALD BAY
EMERALD BAY | MAIN BEACH EMERALD BAY. Rarely does a property as special as 71 Emerald Bay become available to the market. Located directly in front of Emerald Bay's main beach, this property provides completely unobstructed ocean & white water views of Emerald Bay's main beach, tennis court and community grass park. Built from the ground up in 2004, this beachside home features five full bedrooms with five en suite baths. The upstairs master suite provides stunning unobstructed ocean views with a private terrace. Featuring his and hers lavatories, the master bathroom entails a large walk in shower, soaking tub, separate vanities & a gracious walk in closet together with an adjoining private office. Two additional bedroom suites complete the upper living level. The main living level features an open floor plan with ample living rooms, dining area, with seated working island. A walk in pantry, chef's kitchen & private butler's pantry plus an entertainment room with a full wet bar and walk in conditioned wine cellar is also featured on this main living level. The indoor/outdoor design of the home features retractable glass doors opening to a private outside entertainment, dining, outdoor fireplace, & built in barbecue, plus a private in ground salt water spa. The basement level has a private entrance with separate outdoor beach shower, guest quarters with en suite bathroom, a large movie theater/bonus room, elevator & an oversized 4 car garage.
Property details for 71 EMERALD BAY
This 5-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 6,169 square feet of living space on a 7,452-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2004. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-060-05. Highlights include ocean views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached four-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG20015064
- Year Built
- 2004
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 6,169
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,452
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1711
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Ocean, Water
- HOA Dues
- $8,000
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- EBCA
- Parcel Number
- 05306005
- On Market Date
- 2020-01-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $666.67 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Central Vacuum, Eat In Kitchen, Elevator, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Sunken Living Room, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Hot Water Circulator, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Bonus Room, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Chute, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Skylights
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Custom, Modern
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Fire Proof
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Open, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Block, Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Call For Rules, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 71 EMERALD BAY
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | Sold | $15,000,000 | |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Price reduced | $15,995,000 | From $17,995,000 |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Listed for sale | $17,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 71 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 AE, inside 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, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
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 40 of 40 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 27 of 40. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 40 of 40.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562053, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.5 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. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. 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 71 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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Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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