REALATRENDS REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC 949·494·8830
REALATRENDS
168 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Sold

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.

$17,200,000

168 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionEmerald Bay

5Beds
7Total Baths
4Full Baths
3Partial Baths
5,750SqFt
$2,991$/SqFt
2002Built

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.

Looking for something similar

168 Emerald Bay is no longer on the market, but comparable homes come up in Laguna Beach regularly. We can tell you what this one actually closed at and set up alerts for listings that match it.

Browse Laguna Beach homes for saleCall (949) 494-8830

Selling near 168 Emerald Bay

Thinking of selling nearby? We bring current Emerald Bay sales data and a clear pricing strategy to every listing, backed by more than 500 closed sales and over $1B in Orange County volume. Start with a free home valuation, or reach out to talk through your options.

Free home valuation

Similar Homes for Sale in Laguna Beach

Explore Laguna Beach Real Estate

See every home for sale in Laguna Beach, or search the full Orange County MLS on our live homes search. Questions about 168 Emerald Bay? Talk to Realatrends.

Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage

Listing alerts

Be first to see new Laguna Beach listings

What criteria are you looking for?

New Laguna Beach homes by email, often before they reach the big portals.

saved

Looking to
Cities (Laguna Beach is locked in)
Laguna Beach ✓

You are all set.

Call (949) 494-8830