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510 Emerald Bay sold on March 17, 2025 for $9,162,500, 6% below the $9,750,000 asking price after 199 days on the market; it was first listed at $10,500,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
510 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 6 baths
- 4,850 sq ft
- 6,300 sq ft lot
- Built 1997
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$9,162,500
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 510 Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay – often referred to as the American Riviera, is home to this magnificent three-level English Tudor residence offering captivating ocean views and spectacular sunsets. Nestled in the exclusive gated community of Emerald Bay, this home provides ample space and privacy with four spacious bedrooms, each featuring its own en-suite bathroom.
Enter through a magical foyer leading to a stately office with a private patio, a guest bedroom, and a family/media room on the first level. The upper level is designed for entertaining, boasting a chef's kitchen that seamlessly opens to the family room, a separate bar area, and a stunning balcony overlooking the ocean. Host elegant dinner parties in the formal dining room or unwind in the living room adjacent to a European-style garden with a spa and outdoor kitchen. The high-vaulted ceilings add a sense of grandeur throughout the home.
The third level includes an additional study and a guest room with panoramic ocean views. This property caters to every need with conveniences such as an elevator, a separate laundry room, and craft/storage space. The three-car garage provides ample room for vehicles.
Residents of Emerald Bay enjoy year-round amenities, including concerts in the park, six tennis courts, three volleyball courts, a private beach, a swim facility, and much more.
Property details for 510 Emerald Bay
This 4-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 4,850 square feet of living space on a 6,300-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-082-07. Highlights include ocean views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG24150914
- Year Built
- 1997
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,850
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,300
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1446
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Ocean
- HOA Dues
- $9,563
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Emerald Bay Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 05308207
- On Market Date
- 2024-07-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $796.92 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets, Workshop
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Radiant, See Remarks
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Drapes
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- English, Tudor, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Dog Park, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security
The record
Property History for 510 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | Sold | $9,162,500 | |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Price reduced | $9,750,000 | From $10,500,000 |
| Aug 17, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 28, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jul 28, 2024 | Listed for sale | $10,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 510 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 510 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 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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