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521 EMERALD BAY sold on April 26, 2023 for $6,900,000, 4.8% below the $7,250,000 asking price after 60 days on the market; it was first listed at $7,395,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
521 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,554 sq ft
- 6,361 sq ft lot
- Built 1951
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$6,900,000
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 521 EMERALD BAY
EMERALD BAY | LAGUNA BEACH | White water, panoramic, Catalina and sunset views from almost every room!! An original Fred Briggs-designed residence constructed from the ground up after the Laguna Beach fires of October 1993. This custom-built home is located on a corner lot offering white water, sand, ocean, panoramic, Catalina, and sunset views. This street entry main living level lives like a single-level home as it encompasses a great room with a living and dining area with a fireplace and vaulted beamed ceiling all opening up to an expansive exterior terrace. The kitchen includes a breakfast nook area with fantastic ocean views. The main floor also includes the primary bedroom suite with a fireplace all with fabulous views. The guest powder room and garage conclude the main living level. Downstairs on the lower living level, two additional bedrooms with en suite bathrooms each open to the rear grass yard. Additionally, an inside laundry room is conveniently located on the lower living level. The attached garage at the street accommodated two full-size vehicles. The views from this Emerald Bay custom residence are all direct ocean-facing views and make this an incredible Emerald Bay property.
Property details for 521 EMERALD BAY
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,554 square feet of living space on a 6,361-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1951. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-082-09. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG23014275
- Year Built
- 1951
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,554
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,361
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.146
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $8,800
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- EMERALD BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- Parcel Number
- 05308209
- On Market Date
- 2023-02-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
- HOA fees
- $733.33 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Roof
- Fire Proof
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage, Permit Required, Private
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 521 EMERALD BAY
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2023 | Sold | $6,900,000 | |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Price reduced | $7,250,000 | From $7,395,000 |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Listed for sale | $7,395,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 521 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 1.4 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
| 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 521 EMERALD BAY
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- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listing information updated Apr 27, 2023 at 9:25 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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