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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.
168 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 7 baths
- 5,850 sq ft
- 14,000 sq ft lot
- Built 2002
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$18,333,000
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 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.
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 has 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.
Specifications
Home Details
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
- HOA fees
- $675 monthly
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
The record
Property History for 168 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2018 | Sold | $18,333,000 | |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Listed for sale | $19,495,000 | |
| Oct 14, 2015 | Sold | $17,200,000 | Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage |
| Jul 5, 2012 | Sold | $16,000,000 | HOM Real Estate Group |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 168 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 06059C0412K 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 43 of 43 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 36 of 43. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 8 of 43.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562023, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.5 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. 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
| 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 for 168 Emerald Bay
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- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by John McMonigle of McMonigle Group Corp
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 8:37 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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