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39 Emerald Bay sold on March 16, 2016 for $4,700,000, 4.1% below the $4,899,000 asking price after 143 days on the market; it was first listed at $5,495,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Mar 16, 2016

39 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 5 beds
  • 7 baths
  • 4,929 sq ft
  • 4,725 sq ft lot
  • Built 1990

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$4,700,000

MLS# OC15233583

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 39 Emerald Bay

Poised within south Emerald Bay's exclusive gates, this charming home evokes a sense of gratitude for the sea. Sensory overload is engrained by the sights and sounds of waves softly crashing just a stone's throw from this private abode. Proudly offering over 4,900 square feet of living space, this sun-filled home showcases five spacious bedrooms, seven baths and a study with patio access. Sweeping staircases and multiple fireplaces provide an enchanting backdrop for entertaining. Rich wood flooring, abundant windows and heightened ceilings complete an airy ambiance that one must be present to truly experience. An unforgettable first impression begins upstairs with immediate white water views upon entering, which leads to a spacious family room and kitchen clad with soothing granite countertops and immaculate built-ins. An oversized master suite and two additional bedrooms are enjoyed from the mid-level. The home's bottom floor offers a junior-master retreat, spacious guest bedroom, a wine cellar and casual study.

39 Emerald Bay presents a rare opportunity to spend each day amongst the utmost of coastal splendor.

Property details for 39 Emerald Bay

This 5-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 4,929 square feet of living space on a 4,725-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1990. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-060-25. Highlights include ocean and bluff views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC15233583
Year Built
1990
Living Area (sq ft)
4,929
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,725
Lot Size (acres)
0.108
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
6
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
Bluff, Ocean, Water
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$7,078
HOA Frequency
Annually
Parcel Number
05306025
On Market Date
2015-10-26
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$589.83 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Dumbwaiter, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Solid Surface Counters, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Entrance Foyer, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Heating
Central, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
Inside
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Traditional
Roof
Composition
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Near Park, Planned Unit Development, Paved
Patio and Porch
Deck
Parking
Garage
Pool Features
Community, Heated, Association
Spa
Association, Heated
Water
Public
Utilities
Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Sidewalks, Gated, Park, Pool
Association Amenities
Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
Security
Prewired, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard

The record

Property History for 39 Emerald Bay

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 16, 2016 Sold $4,700,000
Oct 26, 2015 Listed for sale $5,495,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 39 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

High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.

CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. 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 40 of 40 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 27 of 40. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 40 of 40.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562053, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 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. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. 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

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Listed by Katrina Smith of Pinpoint Properties

Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 6:18 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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