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434 EMERALD BAY sold on June 13, 2022 for $6,750,000, 6.9% below the $7,250,000 asking price after 22 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
434 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,358 sq ft
- 6,189 sq ft lot
- Built 1950
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$6,750,000
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 434 EMERALD BAY
FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! EMERALD BAY | 434 Emerald Bay underwent a major remodel and expansion by renowned architect, Scott Laidlaw, which was completed in 2011. The property is uniquely located on a rounded corner that allows for a large interior courtyard plus a secured rear grass yard. The main living level is designed with an open floor plan with large sliding glass doors which open to a wrap-around deck that offers incredible ocean, white water, panoramic, and sunset ocean views. The kitchen, dining area, living room, and large separate family/bonus room all surround the oversized interior courtyard with a built-in bar-b-que and fire pit, outdoor dining, and lounge area. A secondary main floor master bedroom and bathroom complete the main living level. The upper level is entirely devoted to a primary bedroom and bathroom. Spectacular ocean views from the bedroom and adjoining office open up to a private deck with even more dramatic ocean views. Two walk-in closets, a primary bathroom with a spa tub, a walk-in steam shower, and heated floors complete this primary retreat. At street level is a private bedroom with a full bathroom and shower along with its own private entrance. Additionally included are a separate inside laundry room and a dumb waiter directly to the kitchen. A three-door wide garage with additional parking spaces on the driveway offers total off-street parking for approximately six vehicles. The garage is also been equipped with 220v for EV charging. A solar electric power system for the home plus dual zoned air conditioning complete the list of amenities offered with 434 Emerald Bay.
Property details for 434 EMERALD BAY
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,358 square feet of living space on a 6,189-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1950. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-084-13. 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
- LG22068231
- Year Built
- 1950
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,358
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,189
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1421
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Water
- HOA Dues
- $8,800
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- EMERALD BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- Parcel Number
- 05308413
- On Market Date
- 2022-04-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $733.33 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Dumbwaiter, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Modern
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- Roof
- Fire Proof
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required, Private
- Fencing
- Block, Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Termite Clearance, Turnkey
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 434 EMERALD BAY
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2022 | Sold | $6,750,000 | |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| May 8, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Listed for sale | $7,250,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 434 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
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 4 of 81 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 81 of 81. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 18 of 81.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562043, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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
| 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 434 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 13, 2022 at 4:54 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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