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168 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

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168 Emerald Bay sold on May 14, 2018 for $18,333,000, 6% below the $19,495,000 asking price after 57 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

$18,333,000

168 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionEmerald Bay

5Beds
7Total Baths
6Full Baths
1Partial Baths
5,850SqFt
$3,134$/SqFt
2002Built

About 168 Emerald Bay

Showcasing one of Emerald Bay's finest front-row locations, this exquisite estate blends Old World elegance with contemporary flair in a grand residence that maximizes panoramic ocean views from almost every room. The impeccable seaside sanctuary rivals 5-star resort living, promising its fortunate residents a rare lifestyle complimented by a setting just above a beautiful private beach. Reflecting unparalleled craftsmanship and attention to detail, the residence encompasses nearly 5850 square feet of exquisitely appointed living space, with floor-to-ceiling windows, elegantly crafted stone flooring, voluminous ceiling heights, romantic archways and elegant wrought-iron staircases. Appreciated refinements are led by an enormous home theatre for film connoisseurs, state-of-the-art audio and lighting systems, a gourmet kitchen with Viking and Wolf appliances, temperature-controlled wine room with storage for up to 700 bottles, 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, a game room or formal dining room with an artisan-crafted arched stone ceiling, exercise room and a private ocean-front black-bottom swimming pool and spa overlooking Emerald Bay's private beach. Majestically situated on the bluff, the estate presents an elevator, 4-car garage, expansive homesite of approximately 14000 square feet, and a balcony, loggia or patio off most rooms for the ultimate in luxury living.

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC18021794
Year Built
2002
Living Area (sq ft)
5,850
Lot Size (sq ft)
14,000
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
6
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
4
View
City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$8,100
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Emerald Bay
Parcel Number
05304033
On Market Date
2018-02-01
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
Flooring
Carpet, Stone
Heating
Central, Fireplaces, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Dual, Zoned
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds, Bay Windows, Custom Coverings, Drapes, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Shutters
Accessibility
Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Accessible Elevator Installed

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Contemporary
Exterior Features
Lighting, Rain Gutters
Construction
Stone, Stucco
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Sloped Down, Landscaped
Patio and Porch
Covered, Open, Patio, Stone
Parking
Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Side By Side
Pool Features
Black Bottom, Community, Fenced, Filtered, Gas Heat, In Ground, Permits, Private, Association
Spa
Association, Community, Heated, In Ground, Bath
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Emerald Bay (EB)
Community Features
Gutters, Street Lights, Gated, Pool
Association Amenities
Playground, Pool
Security
Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Security Gate, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard

Schools

School District
Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School
El Morro
Middle School
Thurston
High School
Laguna Beach

Property Details for 168 Emerald Bay

This 5-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 5,850 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2002. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-040-33. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and a community spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached four-car garage, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Property History

168 Emerald Bay was listed for sale on February 1, 2018 at $19,495,000.

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.

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