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234 Emerald Bay sold on May 19, 2015 for $3,650,000, 3.8% below the $3,795,000 asking price after 77 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · May 19, 2015

234 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,600 sq ft
  • 3,920 sq ft lot
  • Built 1961

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$3,650,000

MLS# NP15043593

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

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The home

About 234 Emerald Bay

Located within the exclusive community of Emerald Bay, this beautifully customized ocean view home features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. With panoramic ocean and Catalina views from the kitchen, family room, dining room, and master bedroom, this property is perfect for entertaining family and friends- with a great room concept, open floor plan and vaulted ceilings. Ideally setup to enjoy the Laguna Beach climate, this fine residence boasts three outdoor patios and a private yard complete with a sparkling pool and waterfall. Situated as the center of the home, the chef's kitchen, complete with a 6 burner Viking range, stainless steel appliances, and large center island opens onto the spacious family room with fireplace and formal dining room. The home also has French limestone and hardwood flooring throughout, two fireplaces, inside laundry and a three car garage with room for a golf cart and extra storage. The Emerald Bay community is an enclave of homes that enjoy a private sandy beach with volleyball courts, fire pits, tennis courts, community pool, and extracurricular activities for both youth and adults.

Property details for 234 Emerald Bay

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,600 square feet of living space on a 3,920-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-072-22. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached three-car garage, and an updated home.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
NP15043593
Year Built
1961
Living Area (sq ft)
2,600
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
3,920
Lot Size (acres)
0.09
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
Catalina, Coastline, Ocean
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$550
HOA Frequency
Monthly
Parcel Number
05307222
On Market Date
2015-03-02
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring
Stone, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas, See Remarks
Laundry
Inside
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Roof
Tile
Construction
Stucco
Lot Features
Sprinkler System, Yard
Patio and Porch
Enclosed, Patio
Parking
Garage
Pool Features
Community, Heated, In Ground, Private, Association
Spa
None
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Available
Condition
Updated Remodeled
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Suburban, Gated, Pool
Association Amenities
Fire Pit, Pool, Tennis Courts
Security
Gated Community

The record

Property History for 234 Emerald Bay

DateEventPriceNote
May 19, 2015 Sold $3,650,000
Mar 2, 2015 Relisted $3,795,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 234 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 22 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 22 of 22. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 22 of 22.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562046, 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 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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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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Listed by Stephanie Lowe of Villa Real Estate

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:51 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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