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1201 Emerald Bay sold on June 28, 2024 for $8,830,000, 1.8% below the $8,995,000 asking price after 1 day on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

1201 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,569 sq ft
- 8,080 sq ft lot
- Built 1976
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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 1201 Emerald Bay
Panoramic ocean, white water views from this charming three bedroom, plus den and gym Craftsman home nestled at the end of a quiet cul de sac in Emerald Bay. Light and bright throughout. Main floor primary bedroom with beamed ceiling, built-ins and fireplace. Open great room concept also with beam ceilings and stacked stone fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, two ovens including Café 30" built-in convection French door double wall oven, commercial grade cooktop, oversized island open to dining/great room with 180 degree sit down ocean views. Wood flooring and brand-new carpeting throughout. New roof. Large wrap around entertaining ocean view deck on both levels. Formal dining or family room with fireplace and built-ins. In-home office with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and custom built-ins. Oversized two car garage with built-ins. Lower level offers two bedroom en suites (one is oversized) with ocean views. Separate gym with its own entrance. The private cul de sac location coupled with unsurpassed ocean views make this home an exceptional opportunity to live and enjoy the lifestyle offered by the coveted community of Emerald Bay.
Property details for 1201 Emerald Bay
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,569 square feet of living space on an 8,080-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1976. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-320-13. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP24114061
- Year Built
- 1976
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,569
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,080
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1855
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Valley, Water
- HOA Dues
- $9,000
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Emerald Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05332013
- On Market Date
- 2024-06-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $750 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Unfurnished, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman, Custom
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Suburban, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Playground
- Security
- Security System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community
The record
Property History for 1201 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | Sold | $8,830,000 | |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Listed for sale | $8,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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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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School District for 1201 Emerald Bay
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Gregory Lombardi of Compass
Listing information updated Jun 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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