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846 Emerald Bay sold on August 31, 2022 for $9,430,000, 5.7% below the $9,995,000 asking price after 61 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
846 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 4,265 sq ft
- 5,925 sq ft lot
- Built 1998
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$9,430,000
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 846 Emerald Bay
Fabulous new offering in the prestigious private community of Emerald Bay. This turn-key soft contemporary, state of the art dream home was completely remodeled in 2020 it features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths. It offers an open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Enjoy panoramic white water ocean views from this totally reimagined smart home. This home features the finest of amenities, new roof, Lutron shades on all the windows, air conditioning and a 3 car attached garage. Enter through the large pivoting glass door into the spacious open great room where you will find the formal living room/dining room with French limestone floors throughout, an inviting fireplace, butlers pantry, half bath and floor to ceiling La Cantina doors that open the entire exterior wall to a large entertaining deck overlooking the white water view. As you enter the perfect open chef's kitchen you will notice an entire wall of wine refrigeration for 300 bottles, all new stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, Quartzite counters, breakfast bar seating , informal table seating, built in desk and cozy sitting area with it's own fireplace and TV. The lovely private master suite also with it's own fireplace is complete with a large master bath featuring stone floors and and walls in the large walk-in glass shower, soaking tub and walk-in closet with beautiful built-ins. Mid level there is a large open family/game/theatre room with Jack and Jill bedrooms that share a bath. It opens to a beautifully landscaped secluded patio. There is also the laundry room and powder room as well as access to the garage. In addition there are two ensuite guest rooms complete with luxurious baths, large closets with built-ins and they each open to lovely landscaped patios perfect for relaxing and entertaining. This pristine home is located near beach access, pools, club house, tennis courts and parks all the amenities that this amazing private community offers.
Property details for 846 Emerald Bay
This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 4,265 square feet of living space on a 5,925-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1998. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-023-21. Highlights include ocean 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
- LG22103382
- Year Built
- 1998
- Builder
- Emerald Bay Association
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,265
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,925
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.136
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Ocean
- HOA Dues
- $8,000
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Emerald Bay Association
- Parcel Number
- 05302321
- On Market Date
- 2022-05-17
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $666.67 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, See Remarks
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Insulated Windows, Skylights
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Roof
- Concrete, Fire Proof
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Terrace
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front, Gated, Oversized
- Pool Features
- Community, Fenced, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Building Permit, Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Biking, Park, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Cable Tv
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard
- Second HOA Name
- Emerald Bay Association
The record
Property History for 846 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2022 | Sold | $9,430,000 | |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 17, 2022 | Listed for sale | $9,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 846 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 21 of 21 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 16 of 21. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 20 of 21.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562041, 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. 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 846 Emerald Bay
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Elmorro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Connie Maxsenti of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Aug 31, 2022 at 9:21 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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