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1025 Emerald Bay sold on February 27, 2017 for $7,600,000, 10.5% below the $8,495,000 asking price after 169 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Feb 27, 2017

1025 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 6 beds
  • 7 baths
  • 5,823 sq ft
  • 11,816 sq ft lot
  • Built 1996

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$7,600,000

MLS# OC16173169

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 1025 Emerald Bay

Congruent clean lines and modern design abound in this striking 6,000 sq. ft. home in Emerald Bay. Situated on a rare corner and double lot, the house offers over 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor deck space, including an infinity spa and breathtaking water views. Inside the home features 5 bedrooms and 7 baths, and is filled with the finest finishes and ultra-sleek architectural elements. The gourmet kitchen is spacious and open, making it the perfect space to prepare intimate family meals or for entertaining guests and hosting large parties. This multi-level house showcases panoramic views of the Pacific from almost every space within. Emerald Bay offers privacy, security and luxury, just steps from the sand and the best in shopping and outdoor life of Laguna Beach and Newport Coast combined. The master bedroom and bath feel like a five-star resort, with serene balcony vistas, massive his and her walk-in closets, and a spa style en suite. Its both sumptuous and minimalist at once. The house offers a large two car garage, an extended driveway and additional parking spaces on the approximately 12,000 sq. ft. lot. This home is the definition of refined and understated elegance, situated in a perfect location in the heart of Orange County’s coastal community.

Property details for 1025 Emerald Bay

This 6-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 5,823 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-021-28. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC16173169
Year Built
1996
Living Area (sq ft)
5,823
Lot Size (sq ft)
11,816
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
5
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6
View
City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
HOA Dues
$8,100
HOA Frequency
Annually
Parcel Number
05302128
On Market Date
2016-08-07
Zoning
R-1
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$675 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Unfurnished, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator
Heating
See Remarks
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
Laundry Room
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Skylights
Doors
Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Contemporary
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Cul De Sac
Patio and Porch
Deck, Open, Patio
Parking
Driveway, Garage
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Association, In Ground, Private
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Street Lights, Gated
Association Amenities
Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Security
Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security

The record

Property History for 1025 Emerald Bay

DateEventPriceNote
Feb 27, 2017 Sold $7,600,000
Aug 7, 2016 Listed for sale $8,495,000

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

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1025 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

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 1025 Emerald Bay

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

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

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Listed by Sean Stanfield of HOM Sotheby's International

Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 2:35 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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