521 Emerald Bay

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$6,900,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,554 Sq. Ft.
$2,702 / Sq. Ft.
2,554
Sq. Ft.
$2,702
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/26/23
Closed 4/26/23
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Description

EMERALD BAY | LAGUNA BEACH | White water, panoramic, Catalina and sunset views from almost every room!! An original Fred Briggs-designed residence constructed from the ground up after the Laguna Beach fires of October 1993. This custom-built home is located on a corner lot offering white water, sand, ocean, panoramic, Catalina, and sunset views. This street entry main living level lives like a single-level home as it encompasses a great room with a living and dining area with a fireplace and vaulted...EMERALD BAY | LAGUNA BEACH | White water, panoramic, Catalina and sunset views from almost every room!! An original Fred Briggs-designed residence constructed from the ground up after the Laguna Beach fires of October 1993. This custom-built home is located on a corner lot offering white water, sand, ocean, panoramic, Catalina, and sunset views. This street entry main living level lives like a single-level home as it encompasses a great room with a living and dining area with a fireplace and vaulted beamed ceiling all opening up to an expansive exterior terrace. The kitchen includes a breakfast nook area with fantastic ocean views. The main floor also includes the primary bedroom suite with a fireplace all with fabulous views. The guest powder room and garage conclude the main living level. Downstairs on the lower living level, two additional bedrooms with en suite bathrooms each open to the rear grass yard. Additionally, an inside laundry room is conveniently located on the lower living level. The attached garage at the street accommodated two full-size vehicles. The views from this Emerald Bay custom residence are all direct ocean-facing views and make this an incredible Emerald Bay property.

Listing Agent

  1. Harold Noriega

    Harold Noriega

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01494239

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Property Details for 521 Emerald Bay

Architectural Style
Custom Built
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Plans
LISTING UPDATED: 04/27/2023 02:24 AM

Property Details for 521 Emerald Bay

StatusClosed
MLS #LG23014275
Days on Market60
Taxes-
HOA Fees$8,800
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1951
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,361 SF
CountyOrange County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Harold Noriega, DRE #01494239

Sold By Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, Sommer Killian, DRE #01076343

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Building Information for 521 Emerald Bay

Stories1Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,361 SF

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 521 Emerald Bay

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Pets Allowed: Assoc Pet Rules, Call For Rules
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Cash
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 1108
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.56
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $22
  • Tax Lot: 15
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Association Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Meeting Room, Pet Rules, Management, Guard, Security, Controlled Access
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Community: Emerald Bay (EB)
  • Complex Name: EMERALD BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • Association Name: EMERALD BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • Association Phone: 949-494-8571
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Stove, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Room Type: Entry, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Closet in bathroom, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Jetted Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Privacy toilet door, Separate tub and shower, Stone Counters, Walk-in shower
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Stone Counters
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook
  • Water Heater Features: Gas
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Wood
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Security Features: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Attendant, Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Gated Community, 24 Hour Security, Gated with Guard
  • Roof: Fire Retardant
  • Entry Location: Street
  • Structure Type: House
  • View Description: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Access
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Description: Association Pool
  • Pool: Community/Common, Association
  • Pool Heat: Community/Common, Association
  • Spa Features: Association, Community, In Ground
  • Spa Heat: Community/Common, Private Below Ground
  • Tennis: Yes
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Garage, Garage - 1 Car, Private
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage - Single Door, Permit Required, Private
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Emerald Bay
  • Builders Tract Code: Emerald Bay (EB)
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 521 Emerald Bay

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 26, 2023

Sold

CLAW #LG23014275MR

$6,900,000—
Apr 26, 2023

Sold

CRMLS #LG23014275

$6,900,000—
Apr 26, 2023

Sold

SDMLS #LG23014275

$6,900,000—
Apr 20, 2023

Pending

CRMLS #LG23014275

—
Apr 10, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509797575

$6,900,000

+5.5% / yr

Apr 8, 2023

Price Change

CLAW #LG23014275MR

$7,250,000—
Apr 7, 2023

Pending

CLAW #LG23014275MR

—
Apr 7, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #LG23014275MR

—
Apr 7, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #LG23014275

—
Apr 7, 2023

Pending

SDMLS #LG23014275

—
Mar 23, 2023

Price Change

CRMLS #LG23014275

$7,250,000—
Feb 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LG23014275

$7,395,000—
Jan 26, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LG23014275MR

$7,395,000—
Jan 26, 2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #LG23014275

$7,395,000—
Aug 9, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #97809148

$2,300,000—
Aug 9, 2002

Sold

CRMLS #L7038

$2,300,000—
Aug 9, 2002

Sold

CLAW #L7038MR

$2,300,000—
Jul 10, 2002

Pending

CRMLS #L7038

—
Jul 10, 2002

Pending

CLAW #L7038MR

—
Mar 15, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #L7038

$2,400,000—
Mar 15, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #L7038MR

$2,400,000—
Mar 7, 2002

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #L6778

$2,400,000—
Mar 7, 2002

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #L6778MR

—
Feb 15, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #L6778

$2,400,000—
Feb 15, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #L6778MR

$2,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/26/2023

Sold

CLAW #LG23014275MR

$6,900,000
04/26/2023

Sold

CRMLS #LG23014275

$6,900,000
04/26/2023

Sold

SDMLS #LG23014275

$6,900,000
04/20/2023

Pending

CRMLS #LG23014275

—
04/10/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509797575

$6,900,000

+5.5% / yr

04/08/2023

Price Change

CLAW #LG23014275MR

$7,250,000
04/07/2023

Pending

CLAW #LG23014275MR

—
04/07/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #LG23014275MR

—
04/07/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #LG23014275

—
04/07/2023

Pending

SDMLS #LG23014275

—
03/23/2023

Price Change

CRMLS #LG23014275

$7,250,000
02/06/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LG23014275

$7,395,000
01/26/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LG23014275MR

$7,395,000
01/26/2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #LG23014275

$7,395,000
08/09/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #97809148

$2,300,000
08/09/2002

Sold

CRMLS #L7038

$2,300,000
08/09/2002

Sold

CLAW #L7038MR

$2,300,000
07/10/2002

Pending

CRMLS #L7038

—
07/10/2002

Pending

CLAW #L7038MR

—
03/15/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #L7038

$2,400,000
03/15/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #L7038MR

$2,400,000
03/07/2002

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #L6778

$2,400,000
03/07/2002

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #L6778MR

—
02/15/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #L6778

$2,400,000
02/15/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #L6778MR

$2,400,000

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

Public Records for 521 Emerald Bay

Taxable ValueLand$1,702,912Additions$705,643Total$2,408,555
Tax Record2025$24,419 ($2,035 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,458 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,458 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,290 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996CountyORANGEAPN053-082-09

Schools near 521 Emerald Bay

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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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