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168 Emerald Bay sold on October 14, 2015 for $17,200,000, 18.1% below the $20,995,000 asking price after 207 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
168 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionEmerald Bay

About 168 Emerald Bay
Prominently positioned on the prestigious peninsula above the golden sand of Emerald Bay’s coveted private beach, the vast Pacific Ocean sprawls out beneath you. This magnificent oceanfront estate invites you to savor boundless views stretching down the alluring California coastline and extending beyond Catalina Island. Soaring two-story ceilings, an abundance of large windows, and skylights allow natural sunlight to flood each open living space, inviting you to bask in the relaxed coastal ambiance. The open floor plan was meticulously designed with every convenience for modern living. A state-of-the-art kitchen offers designer appliances, Calcutta marble countertops, custom cabinetry and a grand kitchen island. In the master retreat, dual sets of French doors offer access to two separate private balconies overlooking the inviting waters below. Whether reading in the stately office, indulging in the media room, or hosting casual events in the family room, each space within this estate offers an intensified luxury experience. A sparkling pool and soothing spa are perched on the bluff with direct ocean exposure, providing the ultimate opportunity for taking in countless color-saturated sunsets and the twinkling city lights of Laguna Beach.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP15060468
- Year Built
- 2002
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,750
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 14,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.321
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- City Lights, Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $8,100
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- Parcel Number
- 05304033
- On Market Date
- 2015-03-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Smart Home, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Great Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Drapes, Skylights
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Construction
- Stone
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Stone, Tile
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Private
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Private, Association
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Other Courts, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
Property Details for 168 Emerald Bay
This 5-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 5,750 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2002. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-040-33. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, and an attached four-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
168 Emerald Bay was listed for sale on March 23, 2015 at $20,995,000.
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 Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
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