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138 EMERALD BAY sold on September 24, 2021 for $6,200,000, 6% below the $6,595,000 asking price after 101 days on the market; it was first listed at $6,875,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
138 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,431 sq ft
- 8,008 sq ft lot
- Built 2001
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$6,200,000
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 138 EMERALD BAY
EMERALD BAY | LAGUNA BEACH | An incredible move in ready Emerald Bay home located at the Emerald Bay "North End" on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway. 4 bedrooms with an optional 5th bedroom plus 4.5 bathrooms on an approximately 8,000 square foot flat lot with an oversized rear yard that offers ideal and private indoor and outdoor living. Designed with two master bedrooms, an upstairs master bedroom and bath, large walk in closet plus an adjoining bedroom with en suite bathroom that can be repurposed as a home office, gym or master retreat. The second master is located on the main living level is a spacious bedroom with en suite bath and has French doors which open to the private rear yard. The kitchen design is offered with a Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking stainless steel double oven range and farmhouse sink, walk in pantry plus an adjoining home office area. Completing the main floor is a spacious living/dining room with fireplace, fourth bedroom and bathroom, guest powder, laundry room plus a private study that opts as bedroom five. Located at the Emerald Bay "North End" just a short distance to the Emerald Bay North End beach entrance.
Property details for 138 EMERALD BAY
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,431 square feet of living space on an 8,008-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-040-62. Highlights include ocean views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG21009090
- Year Built
- 2001
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,431
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,008
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1838
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Ocean
- HOA Dues
- $8,079
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- EMERALD BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- Parcel Number
- 05304062
- On Market Date
- 2021-05-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $673.25 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Roof
- Fire Proof
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Brick
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required
- Fencing
- Block, Stucco Wall
- 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
- Curbs, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 138 EMERALD BAY
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2021 | Sold | $6,200,000 | |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 23, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Price reduced | $6,595,000 | From $6,875,000 |
| Jul 12, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 10, 2021 | Listed for sale | $6,875,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 138 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 06059C0412K 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 12 of 12 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 1 of 12. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 12 of 12.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562038, 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. 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 138 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 10:50 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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