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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
- 4 beds
- 6 baths
- 6,492 sq ft
- 6,549 sq ft lot
- Built 1994
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$11,750,000
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 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.
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 has 6,492 square feet of living space on a 6,549-square-foot lot. 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 central air.
Specifications
Home Details
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
- HOA fees
- $683.33 monthly
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
The record
Property History for 81 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | Sold | $11,750,000 | |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 5, 2021 | Price reduced | $11,750,000 | From $12,250,000 |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Listed for sale | $12,250,000 | |
| Apr 5, 2013 | Sold | $6,750,000 | First Team Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 81 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, 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
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 24 of 24 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 24 of 24. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 23 of 24.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562037, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.6 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 81 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 Aug 25, 2021 at 7:28 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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