Sold
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
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,835 sq ft
- 8,250 sq ft lot
- Built 1968
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$6,925,933
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
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG22074813 (Sold).
The home
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.
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 has 2,835 square feet of living space on an 8,250-square-foot lot. 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.
Specifications
Home Details
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
- HOA fees
- $510.92 monthly
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
The record
Property History for 933 Emerald Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2022 | Sold | $6,600,000 | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Sold | $6,925,933 | |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Listed for sale | $6,995,933 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 933 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 21 of 21 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 16 of 21. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 20 of 21.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562041, 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
| 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
Schools for 933 Emerald Bay
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by John Cain of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Apr 1, 2022 at 6:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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