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176 Emerald Bay sold on September 22, 2014 for $15,075,000, 8.6% below the $16,500,000 asking price after 519 days on the market; it was first listed at $20,000,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
176 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionEmerald Bay

About 176 Emerald Bay
This exquisite, newer residence is set atop the most desirable oceanfront location in Emerald Bay and features sweeping panoramas of the coastline and ocean. At night, the coast is alight, providing a dramatic backdrop for entertaining. Nearly 7,000 square feet is thoughtfully arranged to optimize the sparkling water views. The main entertaining and living areas open to broad oceanfront terraces, including an outdoor room warmed by a fireplace. The master suite occupies a full floor and includes an office, sitting area, spacious baths and dressing areas and a terrace. Four additional en suite bedrooms are included. A handsome paneled library, gym, family room, formal dining room, and a formal living room overlooking the coast complete the public areas. The lower waterside terrace has an infinity spa. Bronze doors, limestone floors, Venetian plaster, antique materials and Honduran mahogany only begin to show the quality seen throughout this remarkable home in this one-of-a-kind setting.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP13061194
- Year Built
- 2005
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 6,835
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 13,504
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.31
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 7
- View
- Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $8,000
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- Parcel Number
- 05304029
- On Market Date
- 2013-04-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Pantry, Wired For Sound, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Energy Star Qualified Equipment
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stone, Steel, Wood Siding
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Oversized
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Property Details for 176 Emerald Bay
This 5-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 6,835 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-040-29. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, and an attached three-car garage. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
176 Emerald Bay was listed for sale on April 8, 2013 at $20,000,000.
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.
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Listed by Robert Giem of HOM Sotheby's International Re
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