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705 EMERALD BAY sold on April 23, 2021 for $5,325,000, 3.1% below the $5,495,000 asking price after 144 days on the market; it was first listed at $5,895,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
705 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 2,951 sq ft
- 7,561 sq ft lot
- Built 2004
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$5,325,000
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 705 EMERALD BAY
This coastal California inspired 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Emerald Bay home was completely rebuilt in 2004 with the finest finishes and attention to detail. Extensive use of custom millwork, beamed ceilings, dark wide plank wood floors with custom windows and doors. The great room with expansive glass provides an abundance natural light. The main living level with a great room design has a gourmet kitchen with seated center island accented with statuary marble and limestone countertops. Living / dining room plus main floor master suite, guest powder plus two bedroom suites with en suite bathrooms surrounds a private exterior lounge and dining terrace with built in Bar B Que and privacy shades. The lower living level has the fourth guest bedroom plus separate family / bonus room which opens to an enclosed grass backyard. An oversized two car garage offers ample storage with 705 Emerald Bay located on a corner lot, cul de sac location.
Property details for 705 EMERALD BAY
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,951 square feet of living space on a 7,561-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2004. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-032-09. Highlights include ocean 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
- LG20205299
- Year Built
- 2004
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,951
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,561
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1736
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
- HOA Dues
- $8,079
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- EBCA
- Parcel Number
- 05303209
- On Market Date
- 2020-10-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $673.25 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Hot Water Circulator, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Contemporary, Custom
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Fire Proof
- Construction
- Shingle Siding
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Cul De Sac
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Covered, Deck, Glass Enclosed, Open, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required, Private
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 705 EMERALD BAY
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2021 | Sold | $5,325,000 | |
| Apr 7, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Price reduced | $5,495,000 | From $5,895,000 |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Listed for sale | $5,895,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 705 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 108 of 109 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 62 of 109. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 107 of 109.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562034, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 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 705 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 Apr 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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