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309 Emerald Bay sold on March 16, 2021 for $5,920,000, 1.3% below the $5,995,000 asking price after 11 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Mar 16, 2021

309 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,001 sq ft
  • 4,240 sq ft lot
  • Built 2016

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$5,920,000

MLS# NP21012804

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 309 Emerald Bay

Ocean-view sanctuary perched atop a hill within the prestigious community of Emerald Bay. Designed for the seamless integration of indoor-outdoor living, warm, light-filled interiors are accented with exquisite wood flooring, designer pendant lighting, skylights, and custom finishes throughout. Inside spaces unfold across two levels and flow out to expansive terraces with seating areas that make entertaining a breeze. Upon entering, you are met with a modern floating staircase that rises to the main-level where picturesque ocean views await. The first floor hosts two bedrooms, one complete with an en suite bathroom, a secondary full bathroom, laundry room, and sunken living room. Both first and second level living rooms are anchored by gas fireplaces for those few chilly Laguna Beach nights. Upstairs, you are met with an open-plan, sleek gourmet kitchen with a large center island, farmhouse sink, custom cabinetry, and is equipped with top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. The luxurious primary suite opens to the balcony, and a magnificent spa-like master bath executed by a jetted separate tub, dual vanity sinks, full body shower system, and a large walk-in closet. Additional features of the home include a main-level office that can be used as a fourth bedroom, outdoor fire pit with built-in seating, wine storage in garage, and a sunken living room with a projector and screen. The Emerald Bay residents enjoy a private sandy beach, sports courts, swim center, and parks.

Property details for 309 Emerald Bay

This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,001 square feet of living space on a 4,240-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2016. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-072-08. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and air conditioning.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
NP21012804
Year Built
2016
Living Area (sq ft)
3,001
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,240
Lot Size (acres)
0.0973
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
4
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek A Boo, Water
HOA Dues
$8,079
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Emerald Bay Community Association
Parcel Number
05307208
On Market Date
2021-02-01
Zoning
R1
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$673.25 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Fireplaces, Radiant, Wall Furnace
Cooling
Wall Window Units
Fireplace
Gas, Great Room, Living Room, Outside
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Skylights
Doors
French Doors, Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Contemporary
Exterior Features
Lighting, Fire Pit
Lot Features
Back Yard
Patio and Porch
Terrace
Parking
Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Paved
Pool Features
In Ground, Association
Spa
Association, In Ground
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Biking, Park, Gated
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Security
Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant

The record

Property History for 309 Emerald Bay

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 16, 2021 Sold $5,920,000
Mar 9, 2021 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Feb 15, 2021 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Feb 1, 2021 Listed for sale $5,995,000
May 23, 2016 Sold $4,562,500 HOM Sotheby's International Re

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 309 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 1.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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

Schools

School District for 309 Emerald Bay

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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.

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Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:18 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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