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255 EMERALD BAY leased on September 13, 2026 for $48,000/month. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceLeased

255 EMERALD BAY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 4,120 sq ft
  • 5,500 sq ft lot
  • Built 1976
$48,000/month

MLS# LG26006470

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.

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The home

About 255 EMERALD BAY

225 EMERALD BAY | 2026 SUMMER RENTAL

Welcome to 225 Emerald Bay—an exceptional coastal retreat set within the exclusive, guard-gated beach community of Emerald Bay in Laguna Beach. Ideally positioned beside Swanson Park and just moments from the private beach, this street-to-street residence offers a rare blend of privacy, convenience, and effortless coastal living—perfect for an extended summer escape.

The home features four well-appointed bedrooms, each with en-suite baths, along with a separate bonus game room that provides flexible space for entertainment or relaxation. The heart of the residence is an open, chef-inspired kitchen that flows seamlessly into the living and family rooms, extending outdoors to a dedicated dining area complete with a professional gas and wood-fired pizza oven—ideal for hosting memorable family gatherings.

Multiple decks, patios, and a private lower yard with hot tub create inviting indoor-outdoor living spaces, while the included golf cart allows for easy access to the beach and throughout the community. High-speed WiFi is available throughout both interior and exterior living areas.

Emerald Bay residents and guests enjoy an unmatched array of amenities, including six tennis courts, three sand volleyball courts, a resort-style pool complex, basketball and sport courts, a newly built community park and playground, and access to world-class hiking and mountain biking. The home is also conveniently located near Laguna Beach Village and Crystal Cove’s renowned dining and shopping.

A rare opportunity to experience one of Laguna Beach’s most sought-after coastal communities—225 Emerald Bay offers the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and laid-back summer living.

Available:

May – $44,000

June – $46,000

July – $48,000.

Not available August 2026 or for a long term lease.

Property details for 255 EMERALD BAY

This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 4,120 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1976. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-073-10. Highlights include canyon views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and a 5,502-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Specifications

Home Details

At a glance

Price
$48,000 monthly
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
4,120 sqft
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
4
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
5,500 SqFt
Year Built
1976
MLS® Number
LG26006470
Status
Leased
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG26006470
Year Built
1976
Living Area (sq ft)
4,120
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
5,500
Lot Size (acres)
0.1263
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Canyon, Park Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
Parcel Number
05307310
On Market Date
2026-01-14
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Furnished, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater
Flooring
Stone, Wood
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Closet
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Furnished
Furnished
Rooms
Bonus Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Living Room, Family Room, Entry Foyer, Game Room, Bedroom

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Traditional
Roof
Fire Proof
Lot Features
Back Yard, Near Park
Patio and Porch
Enclosed
Parking
Door Single, Garage, Permit Required, Private
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Above Ground, Heated, Private
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Curbs, Gated, Park
Association Amenities
Spa Hot Tub
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard

The record

Property History for 255 EMERALD BAY

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 13, 2026 Status changed to Leased From Active
Jun 3, 2025 Leased $48,000/month Compass
May 20, 2024 Leased $43,500/month Compass
Aug 18, 2021 Leased $20,000/month Compass
Dec 11, 2020 Leased $42,000/month Compass
Jun 28, 2020 Leased $38,000/month Compass
May 8, 2020 Leased $38,000/month Compass
Apr 3, 2020 Leased $38,000/month Compass
Dec 6, 2012 Sold $3,200,000 Coldwell Banker Previews Inter

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 255 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 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.

Schools

School District for 255 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 Sep 13, 2026 at 9:53 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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