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521 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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521 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$6,900,000 Sold Price as of 04/26/2023
  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,554 Sq.Ft.
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Property Overview: 521 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,554 living square feet and 6,361 square feet lot size. Call an Ardent Real Estate Group agent with any questions you may have.

Agent Remarks: 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.

Listed by Harold Noriega | BRE #01494239 | Compass
Last checked: 3 minutes ago | Last updated: June 5th, 2023 | Source CRMLS | DOM: 60

Home details

Lot Sq. Ft
6,361
HOA Dues
$734/mo
Year built
1951
Garage
2 Car
Property Type:
Single Family Home
Status
Sold
MLS#
LG23014275
City
Laguna Beach
County
Orange
Time on Site
465 days

Property Details for 521 Emerald Bay

Interior Features
Cooling Information
  • Has Cooling
  • Central Air
Heating Information
  • Has Heating
  • Forced Air
Laundry Information
  • Has Laundry
  • Individual Room, Inside
Fireplace Information
  • Has Fireplace
  • Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas, Wood Burning
Room Information
  • Downstairs Bedrooms: 1
  • Downstairs Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Entry, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet
Kitchen Information
  • Has Appliances
  • Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater
  • Kitchen Open to Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Stone Counters
Bathroom Information
  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (1/2): 1
Interior Features
  • Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Levels: Two
  • Security Features: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Attendant, Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
Exterior Information
  • Roof: Fire Retardant
  • Has Spa
  • Spa Features: Association, Community, In Ground
Exterior Features
  • Has Patio
  • No Pool
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Deck
Lot Details / Garage and Parking
Parking/Garage Information
  • # of Garage Spaces: 2
  • # of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Has Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage - Single Door, Permit Required, Private
  • Has Attached Garage
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Source: Plans
  • Common Interest: None
Property Information
  • Has View
  • View: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Total # of Units: 1
  • Parcel Number: 05308209
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built
  • Property is not Attached
Homeowners Association, Utilities, Taxes / Assessments
Homeowners Association
  • Is Part of Association
  • Association Name: EMERALD BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • Association Fee: $8,800 (Annually)
  • 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
Utilities Information
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Assessment Information
  • No Assessments
  • Assessments: None
Schools
School Information
  • Elementary School: El Morro
  • Elementary School: ELMOR
  • Middle/Junior High School: Thurston
  • Middle/Junior High School: THURST
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • High School: LAGBEA
  • High School District: Laguna Beach Unified
Location / Neighborhood
Location Information
  • Subdivision Name: Emerald Bay (EB)
  • Directions: North Pacific Coast Highway to Emerald Bay Main Guard Gate.
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Neighborhood Information
  • Community Features: Curbs
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Sale History for 521 Emerald Bay

Last sold for $6,900,000 on April 26th, 2023

  • April, 2023

  • Apr 26, 2023

    Date

    Sold

    CRMLS: LG23014275

    $6,900,000

    Price

  • Feb 6, 2023

    Date

    Active

    CRMLS: LG23014275

    $7,395,000

    Price

  • August, 2002

  • Aug 9, 2002

    Date

    Sold (Public Records)

    Public Records

    $2,300,000

    Price

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Tax History for 521 Emerald Bay

Assessed Value (2020): $2,886,166
Year Land Value Improved Value Assessed Value
2020 $2,364,773 $521,393 $2,886,166

Home Value Compared to the Market

This property vs the competition

521 Emerald Bay sold on April 26, 2023 for 117.72% higher than the current median sold price for the city of Laguna Beach which is $3,330,000. The median sold price per/sqft for Laguna Beach is $1,531 and this home is sold at $2838.68 per/sqft which puts the price per square foot 85.41% higher than the current median sale per square foot for the city of Laguna Beach.

About 521 Emerald Bay

Detailed summary of property

521 Emerald Bay is a single family home that recently sold in Laguna Beach, CA 92651. This house offered 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, roughly 2,554 living square feet, and sits on an approximately 6,361 square foot lot. 521 Emerald Bay was first listed on ArdentRealEstateGroup.com on February 7, 2023. The homeowner sold the property for $6,900,000. Home in Laguna Beach are selling for a median price of $3,330,000 and a median price per square foot of $1,531. Based on Ardent Real Estate Group's Laguna Beach Market Data, this home is sold 117.72% higher than the current median priced home. Local homes that are currently for sale include 856 Diamond St, 703 Gainsborough Pl and 19 Coastal Oak. This home does have a Homeowners Association and the monthly fee is $734 per month. While the average home in Laguna Beach, CA is selling in 92 days, 521 Emerald Bay has a days on market of 60 days. There are currently 166 homes for sale in the Laguna Beach real estate market and 150 of them are single family homes while 16 of them are condos and 0 are townhomes. For more information on this home for sale at 521 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651 contact Ardent Real Estate Group and we will put you in touch with one of our Laguna Beach agents.

Public Facts for 521 Emerald Bay

Public county record property details
Beds
3
Baths
3
Year built
1996
Sq. Ft.
2,458
Lot Size
4,290
Stories
1
Type
Single Family Residential
Pool
No
Spa
No
County
Orange
Lot#
--
APN
053-082-09

The source for these homes facts are from public records.

92651 Real Estate Sale History (Last 30 days)

Last 30 days of sale history and trends
Median List Price
$4,250,000
Median List Price/Sq.Ft.
$1,759
Median Sold Price
$3,330,000
Median Sold Price/Sq.Ft.
$1,531
Total Inventory
170
Median Sale to List Price %
95.28%
Avg Days on Market
52
Loan Type
Conventional (24.14%), FHA (0%), VA (0%), Cash (48.28%), Other (27.59%)

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