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1513 Emerald Bay sold on November 1, 2022 for $9,500,000, at the asking price after 1 day on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1513 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,168 sq ft
- 0.29-acre lot
- Built 1997
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$9,500,000
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 1513 Emerald Bay
Soaring and Majestic Architecture meets Forever Views from Dana Point Headlands to Abalone Point at 1513 Emerald Bay Drive. One of the most architecturally significant homes in the Bay – totally re-modeled and expanded in 1997 on a huge corner lot overlooking all of Emerald Bay, Laguna, Irvine Cove, and our beautiful southern Coastline, all the way down to the Dana Point Headlands! Enter the elegant courtyard through a stunning lacquered gate framed by two gorgeous open tiles as focal points introducing you to the beauty beyond.... Enjoying gorgeous views from every room, this stunning 4200 sq ft home features gracious and spacious living areas – a huge unforgettable, and Architectural Digest-worthy Living Room / Dining Room, Kitchen with wrap-around views, large and comfortable family room, and informal dining room with the feeling of a forever ocean view treehouse on top of the world. An elegant and generous Primary suite, with beautiful marble bath, complete with tub and a walk-in shower – both with a view!, large walk-in closet, 2 additional ensuite bedrooms, and an ensuite office/library that could also be the 4th bedroom – all with views that take your breath away. Completing this gorgeous property is a 4 car garage with a view (!), workshop, its own ¾ bath; a wine closet, wonderful storage with a downstairs and upstairs walk-in and another full wall of closets, and exterior storage. A newer wrap-around Trex deck completes this lovely indoor/outdoor living, framed and covered by soaring buttresses that make this incredible Emerald Bay property stunning and memorable. This exclusive guard-gated community offers residents private access to a beautiful 1/2 mile long white sand beach, Jr. Olympic pool complex with changing rooms, jetted spa, 6 tennis courts with on-site teaching pro, sports courts and pickleball, 3 parks, playgrounds (park and beach), sand volleyball, clubhouse with kitchen - an elegant but fun beach and golf-cart lifestyle many only dream of.
Property details for 1513 Emerald Bay
This 3-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 4,168 square feet of living space on a 0.29-acre lot. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-320-33. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached four-car garage, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP22218776
- Year Built
- 1997
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,168
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,416
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.285
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Bluff, Catalina, Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $8,378
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Emerald Bay Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 05332033
- On Market Date
- 2022-10-10
- Zoning
- R-1
- Listing Terms
- Trust
- HOA fees
- $698.17 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Utility Room, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Zoned
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Roller Shields, Skylights, Tinted Windows
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Custom
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Open, Patio, Terrace, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Private, Storage, Tandem, Workshop In Garage
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Building Permit, Repairs Cosmetic
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Call For Rules, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Dog Park, Fire Pit, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 1513 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2022 | Sold | $9,500,000 | |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Listed for sale | $9,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1513 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 108 of 109 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 62 of 109. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 107 of 109.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562034, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 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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Schools
School District for 1513 Emerald Bay
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Brenda McCroskey of Compass
Listing information updated Nov 1, 2022 at 10:25 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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