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33 EMERALD BAY sold on June 25, 2021 for $12,689,220, 9.3% below the $13,995,000 asking price after 124 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
33 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 7 beds
- 7 baths
- 6,000 sq ft
- 4,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1990
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$12,689,220
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 33 EMERALD BAY
EMERALD BAY | LAGUNA BEACH | One of the largest homes on the much sought after Emerald Bay South End Main Beach. Almost 6,000 square feet of living space comprised of 7/8 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms with incredible sweeping sand & whitewater views of Emerald Bay. Whether it is for full time living or as your vacation home in Emerald Bay, this incredibly designed home has all the amenities one would desire for living literally just steps to Emerald Bays private 1/2 mile sand beach. Recently remodeled and updated, 33 Emerald Bay offers an open floor plan with a modern kitchen, marble countertops with stainless steel appliances. 4 wood burning fireplaces refine the living room, family room, library/study & master suite. A separate private office with private entrance plus en suite bathroom can be repurposed as an optional 8th bedroom. The main living level offers two informal family rooms, a formal dining room plus a library/study. The Master Suite frames the Emerald Bay coastline with panoramic ocean & white water views of Emerald Bay. The master bathroom offers dual vanities, soaking tub, walk in steam shower with white water south end beach views. A private deck adjoins the Master Suite for expansive views of the Emerald Bay shoreline plus Catalina & sunset views. Emerald Bay is a guard gated private community with a 1/2 mile private sand beach, over 14 acres of parks, 6 tennis courts, swim pool complex, sport court plus two playgrounds.
Property details for 33 EMERALD BAY
This 7-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 6,000 square feet of living space on a 4,500-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1990. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-060-72. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and spa, 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
- LG20262989
- Year Built
- 1990
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1033
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $8,000
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Emerald Bay Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 05306072
- On Market Date
- 2021-01-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $666.67 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Data, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors, Panel Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern, Traditional
- Roof
- Fire Proof
- Construction
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required, Private
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Underground Utilities
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Hiking, Water Sports, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 33 EMERALD BAY
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2021 | Sold | $12,689,220 | |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Listed for sale | $13,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 33 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
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 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 33 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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Listed by Harold Noriega of Compass
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2021 at 8:43 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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