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.
Sold for $5,250,000
Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice • Carter Weir • Contact: 949-723-7080
Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice
$5,250,000
13 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
3beds
1,377sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
4,218 Square Feet Lot
$5,260,900 Zestimate®
$3,813/sqft
$7,554 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,260,900
$4.84M - $5.73M
$7,554/mo
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Vintage boat cabinTwo-car garageFront balconyQuaint backyard patioCozy lower-level bunk room
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Listed by:
Carter Weir DRE #01455381 949-795-2222,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice,
Susan Weir DRE #01109388,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice
Bought with:
Carter Weir, DRE #01455381
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP25076788
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Upper Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Balcony, Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,377 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Ocean Access, Ocean Side Of Highway
Lot
- Size: 4,218 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 05306036
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Hiking, Park, Gated, Pool
- Security: Gated with Guard, Gated Community, Gated with Attendant, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Emerald Bay (Eb)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Guard, Spa/Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $9,000 annually
- HOA name: Emerald Bay
- HOA phone: 949-494-8571
Location
- Region: Laguna Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,813/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $210,707
- Annual tax amount: $2,162
- Date on market: 4/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 111 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $5,250,000-12.4%$3,813/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Pending sale | $5,995,000$4,354/sqft |
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| 8/9/2025 | Contingent | $5,995,000$4,354/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Price change | $5,995,000-7.7%$4,354/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $6,495,000-7.1%$4,717/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000$5,080/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Listing removed | $5,000$4/sqft |
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| 8/7/2018 | Listed for rent | $5,000$4/sqft |
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| 1/9/2018 | Listing removed | $5,000$4/sqft |
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| 12/21/2017 | Price change | $5,000-16.7%$4/sqft |
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| 11/8/2017 | Price change | $6,000-14.3%$4/sqft |
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| 10/3/2017 | Listed for rent | $7,000$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,162 +2% | $210,707 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,120 +2.3% | $206,576 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,072 +1.9% | $202,526 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,034 +2% | $198,555 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,994 +1% | $194,662 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,974 | $192,666 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,974 +1.7% | $188,889 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,941 +4% | $185,186 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,866 | $181,555 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,866 +1.9% | $177,996 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,831 +3.5% | $175,323 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,769 | $171,889 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $171,113 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $167,758 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $164,469 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $163,240 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $163,629 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $160,421 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $157,276 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $154,193 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $151,170 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $148,206 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $145,490 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $142,638 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,475 +5.5% | $139,842 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,398 | $137,100 |
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Neighborhood: 92651
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