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933 Emerald Bay sold on April 1, 2022 for $6,925,933, 1% below the $6,995,933 asking price after 3 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
933 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionEmerald Bay

About 933 Emerald Bay
On the market for the first time, this classic mid-century modern home, conceived by innovative architect, Walter J. Richardson, FAIA, is set in Emerald Bay (Laguna Beach, California), a stunning coastal enclave that pairs laid-back beach vibes with world-class luxury amenities. Situated on a large lot with living areas oriented around contiguous level decks, patios and gardens with ocean views, 933 Emerald Bay has embraced generations, with expansive spaces that exude warmth and comfort. At 2,835 +/- s.f., with 4 beds and 3 baths, the flowing floor plan filled with places to gather has recently been refreshed throughout. The living room with soaring ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace opens to a balcony deck with ocean and canyon views and a wall of glass that pulls in natural light while the family room links seamlessly to a sunny backyard deck and patio with ocean views. The dining room (with garden view, built-in buffet serving feature, and clerestory windows) is set between living spaces for ease of entertaining and access to the spacious kitchen offering stainless steel appliances, a breakfast nook, and desk. Four bedrooms include a primary suite that offers a sitting area, a large walk-in closet, double vanities with an en-suite make-up area, and a balcony deck that looks out over the coastline, Pacific Ocean, and canyons beyond. The home also features a junior suite with ocean views and en-suite bathroom. A 2-car garage at street level includes 2 additional driveway parking spaces and has plenty of storage and an elevator that accesses the main level of the house. New landscaping creates gorgeous outdoor spaces filled with abundant greenery, a sprawling lawn, and a sun-kissed backyard deck and patio – perfect places to gather, BBQ, and take in relaxing ocean views. Guard-gated Emerald Bay is the gem of Laguna Beach communities with residents enjoying private access to a pristine white sand beach and immaculately maintained recreation areas, community center with scheduled events, tennis and Whisperball courts, a junior Olympic-sized pool, beach volleyball courts, several community parks, basketball court, and beach and park playgrounds, as well as being just minutes from the world-class shopping and dining of Newport Beach and the Laguna village.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC22032195
- Year Built
- 1968
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,835
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,250
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1894
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Hills, Ocean
- HOA Dues
- $6,131
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Emerald Bay Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 05302308
- On Market Date
- 2022-03-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Elevator, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Bay (EB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Fire Pit, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- El Morro
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 933 Emerald Bay
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,835 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1968. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-023-08. Highlights include ocean and hill views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, and an attached two-car garage. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
933 Emerald Bay was listed for sale on March 10, 2022 at $6,995,933.
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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Listed by John Cain of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
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