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247 EMERALD BAY sold on March 23, 2021 for $5,300,000, 3.5% below the $5,495,000 asking price after 140 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Mar 23, 2021

247 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 2,527 sq ft
  • 8,125 sq ft lot
  • Built 1965

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$5,300,000

MLS# LG21036388

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

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This home has a newer listing: MLS LG22004418 (Sold).

The home

About 247 EMERALD BAY

247 EMERALD BAY has an incredible location directly across the street from the new Swanson Park and a short walk to all of Emerald Bay’s recreational facilities: Swanson park, private half mile sand beach, 6 tennis courts and swim pool complex. This Emerald Bay home is located on a near street to street lot and has just been recently remodeled and updated. It is comprised of four bedrooms plus four full bathrooms and one guest powder. The main living level is at the entry street level through a private interior courtyard that leads to front door. The living room has a vaulted beamed ceiling with a wall to wall paneled door system that opens to the outdoor terrace. Included on this main living level is the newly remodeled kitchen, dining area, plus "primary" bedroom, bathroom and walk in closet. Downstairs is comprised of two children’s bedrooms with two full bathrooms in addition to a bonus / study / game area and an inside laundry facility. On the lower yard of the property is a fenced off grass area in addition to an in-ground spa with waterfall, seated fire pit along with a drink and lounge area. The fourth bedroom has a newly installed fourth full bathroom of which this bedroom can also be repurposed as a home gym, recreation or bonus room. An ideal location that is within walking distance to enjoy all of Emerald Bay's world class amenities.

Property details for 247 EMERALD BAY

This single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,527 square feet of living space on an 8,125-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-073-14. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG21036388
Year Built
1965
Living Area (sq ft)
2,527
Living Area Source
Plans
Lot Size (sq ft)
8,125
Lot Size (acres)
0.1865
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
4
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Park Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
HOA Dues
$8,800
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Emerald Bay Community Association
Parcel Number
05307314
On Market Date
2021-02-22
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$733.33 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Closet
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Pool Features
Community, Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Curbs, Pool
Association Amenities
Sport Court, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts

The record

Property History for 247 EMERALD BAY

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 24, 2022 Sold $6,300,000 Compass
Mar 23, 2021 Sold $5,300,000
Mar 9, 2021 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Feb 25, 2021 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Feb 22, 2021 Relisted $5,495,000
Jul 10, 2019 Sold $4,225,000 Compass

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 247 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 28 of 29 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 29. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 19 of 29.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562042, 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. 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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

Schools

School District for 247 EMERALD BAY

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.

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Listed by Harold Noriega of Compass

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:18 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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