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522 Emerald Bay sold on July 16, 2015 for $3,375,000, 3.4% below the $3,495,000 asking price after 65 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
522 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,100 sq ft
- 6,098 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
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$3,375,000
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 522 Emerald Bay
This stunning, newly remodeled home in the highly exclusive Emerald Bay is the perfect place to escape reality and enjoy beach living to the fullest. The downstairs features a large ensuite bedroom with an upgraded full bath that is complete with Carrerra marble countertops. The upstairs features a spacious dining area and a beautifully remodeled gourmet kitchen with Carerra marble countertops, Bosch dishwasher, Wolf range and 6 burner stovetop and a SubZero refrigerator and freezer. The kitchen opens up to a spacious great room which is complete with a beautiful fireplace and a wrap around porch with a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The upstairs also includes a master suite that enjoys incredible views as well as a newly upgraded bathroom and a large walk in closet, 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. Enjoy all of the amenities the Emerald Bay community has to offer including the gorgeous private beach, six tennis courts, swimming pool, two playgrounds, community clubhouse, 24 hour guard gated security and a private fire station. This home is available to be sold fully furnished.
Property details for 522 Emerald Bay
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,100 square feet of living space on a 6,098-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-081-05. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP15049940
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,100
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,098
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.14
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $595
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 05308105
- On Market Date
- 2015-03-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Pantry, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Great Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Lot Features
- Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Wrap Around
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Security
- Gated Community
The record
Property History for 522 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2015 | Sold | $3,375,000 | |
| Mar 9, 2015 | Listed for sale | $3,495,000 | |
| Mar 1, 2013 | Sold | $2,575,000 | Prudential California Realty |
| Jul 13, 2012 | Sold | $2,000,000 | Prudential California Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 522 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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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:52 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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