13 Emerald Bay

1,377 Sq. Ft.
$3,813 / Sq. Ft.
1,377
Sq. Ft.
$3,813
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 13 Emerald Bay, an exceptional opportunity to create your dream home in one of Laguna Beach’s most exclusive guard-gated communities. Situated on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway and just approximately 550 feet from Emerald Bay’s private main beach, this property offers prime positioning within a world-class coastal enclave. The existing 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage sits on a 4,218-square-foot lot and features a two-car garage, front balcony, and a quaint backyard patio, but the...Welcome to 13 Emerald Bay, an exceptional opportunity to create your dream home in one of Laguna Beach’s most exclusive guard-gated communities. Situated on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway and just approximately 550 feet from Emerald Bay’s private main beach, this property offers prime positioning within a world-class coastal enclave. The existing 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage sits on a 4,218-square-foot lot and features a two-car garage, front balcony, and a quaint backyard patio, but the true value lies in the potential. Whether you're drawn to the charm of the cozy lower-level bunk room, reminiscent of a vintage boat cabin, or looking for a canvas to design a bespoke coastal estate, this is your chance to start fresh and build a custom home that takes full advantage of this prestigious location. Emerald Bay residents enjoy access to private beach and oceanfront amenities, tennis and pickleball courts, a resort-style pool and spa, clubhouse, and vibrant community events, all just moments from Laguna Beach’s galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. A rare opportunity in a legacy community, bring your vision and build the beach house you’ve always imagined.
  1. Listed by Carter Weir • DRE #01455381 • Brokerage DRE #01317331 • Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice • 949-795-2222
  2. Listed by Susan Weir • DRE #01109388 • Brokerage DRE #01317331 • Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice

Property Details for 13 Emerald Bay

Architectural Style
Contemporary, Cottage
View
Neighborhood
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 09/29/2025 05:56 AM

Property Details for 13 Emerald Bay

StatusClosed
MLS #NP25076788
Days on Market111
Taxes-
HOA Fees$9,000
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,218 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice, Carter Weir, DRE #01455381; Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice, Susan Weir, DRE #01109388

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice, Carter Weir, DRE #01455381

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Building Information for 13 Emerald Bay

Stories2Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,218 SF

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Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 13 Emerald Bay

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Pets Allowed: Call For Rules
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Cash To Existing Loan
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 940
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.56
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 23
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Disability Access: None
  • Association Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Management, Guard, Security, Controlled Access
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Hiking, Park
  • Community: Emerald Bay (EB)
  • Complex Name: Emerald Bay
  • Association Name: Emerald Bay
  • Association Phone: 949-494-8571
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Range
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Formica Counters
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bathroom Features: Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Eating Area: Separated
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Upper Level
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Type: None
  • Heating: None
  • Heat Equipment: N/K
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Wood
  • Flooring: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Gated with Attendant, Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Gated Community, Gated with Guard
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Structure Type: House
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Ocean Access, Ocean Side Of Highway 1
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Description: Association Pool
  • Pool: Community/Common, Association
  • Pool Heat: Community/Common, Association
  • Spa Features: Association, Community
  • Spa Heat: Community/Common
  • Tennis: Yes
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Emerald Bay
  • Builders Tract Code: Emerald Bay (EB)
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cottage
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 13 Emerald Bay

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #NP25076788

$5,250,000
Sep 29, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #NP25076788

$5,250,000
Sep 29, 2025

Sold

CLAW #NP25076788MR

$5,250,000
Sep 17, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #NP25076788

Sep 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913836318

$5,250,000
Aug 3, 2025

Pending

SDMLS #NP25076788

Aug 3, 2025

Pending

CLAW #NP25076788MR

Aug 3, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

SDMLS #NP25076788

Aug 3, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #NP25076788MR

Aug 3, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #NP25076788

Jun 12, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #NP25076788MR

$5,995,000
Jun 12, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NP25076788

$5,995,000
Jun 11, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #NP25076788

$5,995,000
May 19, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #NP25076788MR

$6,495,000
May 19, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NP25076788

$6,495,000
Apr 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NP25076788

$6,995,000
Apr 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NP25076788MR

$6,995,000
Apr 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NP25076788

$6,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2025

Sold

SDMLS #NP25076788

$5,250,000
09/29/2025

Sold

CRMLS #NP25076788

$5,250,000
09/29/2025

Sold

CLAW #NP25076788MR

$5,250,000
09/17/2025

Pending

CRMLS #NP25076788

09/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913836318

$5,250,000
08/03/2025

Pending

SDMLS #NP25076788

08/03/2025

Pending

CLAW #NP25076788MR

08/03/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

SDMLS #NP25076788

08/03/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #NP25076788MR

08/03/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #NP25076788

06/12/2025

Price Change

CLAW #NP25076788MR

$5,995,000
06/12/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NP25076788

$5,995,000
06/11/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #NP25076788

$5,995,000
05/19/2025

Price Change

CLAW #NP25076788MR

$6,495,000
05/19/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NP25076788

$6,495,000
04/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NP25076788

$6,995,000
04/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NP25076788MR

$6,995,000
04/07/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NP25076788

$6,995,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 13 Emerald Bay

Taxable ValueLand$150,398Additions$60,309Total$210,707
Tax Record2025$2,163 ($180 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,377 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,377 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,218 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949CountyORANGEAPN053-060-36

Schools near 13 Emerald Bay

This home is within Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
El Morro Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Thurston Middle School
Public6 to 8

Laguna Beach High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice, Carter Weir, DRE #01455381; Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice, Susan Weir, DRE #01109388

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