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81 Emerald Bay sold on August 23, 2021 for $11,750,000, at the asking price after 183 days on the market; it was first listed at $12,250,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
81 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionEmerald Bay

About 81 Emerald Bay
Introducing 81 Emerald Bay. This rare and completely turnkey oceanside residence is all about luxury, location and amenities. The soothing sound of ocean waves resonates throughout this refined elegant environment which was meticulously redesigned in 2015. Refreshingly unexpected, the architecture creates light filled spaces that are at one with the oceanside living. The surrounding decks invite the beautiful coastal environment to flow inside the residence. The kitchen is a minimalist masterpiece, featuring Thermador and Wolf appliances with a large walk-in pantry as well as a highly desired prep kitchen. The pièce de résistance is a sumptuous master suite overlooking the Emerald Bay coastline. The exquisite master bathroom is punctuated by a freestanding tub, spacious dual vanity and two walk-in closets. The house also offers 3 additional bedrooms, 2 private offices, a spacious gym, large room to house wine and an outdoor shower. In addition to the luxurious amenities of 81 Emerald Bay, you also enjoy all the immense amenities Emerald Bay has to offer including the use of the highly sought after exclusive beach, six tennis courts, professional beach volleyball courts, a swim center, half basketball court, activities, community parks, and 24-hour guard gate and security.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG20261752
- Year Built
- 1994
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 6,492
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,549
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1503
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Ocean, Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $8,200
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Emerald Bay Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 05305066
- On Market Date
- 2021-01-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Wired For Sound, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- End Unit, No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed, Parking
Exterior Features
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Mountainous, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Twenty Four Hour Security
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- El Morro
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
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Property Details for 81 Emerald Bay
This 4-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 6,492 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1994. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-050-66. Highlights include ocean and panoramic views, a community pool, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and a 6,547-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
81 Emerald Bay was listed for sale on January 15, 2021 at $12,250,000.
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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