Laguna Beach, CA 92651
199 Emerald Bay
$36,500,000
5 BD · 7 BA · 7,078 SQFT
Listed by John Stanaland, The Agency
Current Listings
Homes for Sale in Emerald Bay
The 6 highest-priced homes on the market now, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
159 EMERALD BAY
$34,500,000
8 BD · 10 BA · 8,856 SQFT
Listed by Harold Noriega, Compass
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
922 EMERALD BAY
$18,950,000
5 BD · 7 BA · 6,125 SQFT
Listed by Harold Noriega, Compass
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
820 Emerald Bay
$18,500,000
6 BD · 7 BA · 5,875 SQFT
Listed by Meital Taub, Livel Real Estate
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1109 Emerald Bay
$12,995,000
5 BD · 5 BA · 5,488 SQFT
Listed by John Stanaland, The Agency
Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.
At a Glance
Emerald Bay Facts
- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Homes
- About 538
- Access
- Guard-gated, with a private residents' beach
- Jurisdiction
- Unincorporated Orange County
- School district
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Typical sold price
- $5.53 million to $16.8 million
- Typical home size
- 3,585 sq ft
- Typical lot size
- 6,575 sq ft
- Homes built
- 1930s to 2000s
- HOA dues
- Most homes, median $833/month
- Homes with a private pool
- About 17%
- Homes with a view
- Nearly all
- Waterfront homes
- About 22%
- Homes sold, last 12 months
- 12
Home figures from CRMLS sales and listings as of .
Market Conditions
Is Emerald Bay a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?
Balanced Market
6.0 months of supply
6 homes are for sale, and about 1.0 sell each month, so today’s inventory would sell out in about 6.0 months at the current pace. Under 4 months generally favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.
1
New Listings, Last 30 Days
33%
Listings With a Price Cut
79
Median Days on Market, Listed Now
$5.1M to $36.5M
Asking Prices Now
Homes for sale and in escrow from CRMLS as of ; sales as of . Months of supply divides homes for sale by the average monthly sales of the last 12 months.
Market Trends
Emerald Bay Market Report
Homes sold in Emerald Bay over the last 12 months, from CRMLS closed sales as of . Updated weekly.
12
Homes Sold, 12 Months
▲ 71.4% vs prior year
$9,812,500
Median Sold Price
▲ 50.2% vs prior year
$2,708
Median Price per Sq Ft
▲ 21.9% vs prior year
139
Avg. Days on Market
▲ 57 days vs prior year
89.6%
Sale-to-List Price
▼ 2.6 pts vs prior year
0%
Sold Over Asking
$133.3M
Total Sales Volume
$22M
Highest Sale, 12 Months
Highest sale of the last 12 months: 145 EMERALD BAY, $22,000,000, closed Aug 2026. Listed by Harold Noriega, Compass.
View as a table
| Quarter | Sales | Median sold price | Median price per sq ft | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 3 | $11,100,000 | $2,713 | 87.1% |
| Q1 2026 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Q2 2026 | 4 | $8,779,197 | $2,478 | 97.5% |
| Q3 2026 | 4 | $11,475,000 | $2,931 | 83.5% |
Shown by quarter because monthly sales here are too few to chart reliably. A gap or dash means fewer than 3 sales in that quarter.
Inside the Numbers
How Homes Sold in Emerald Bay
The last 12 months of closed sales, broken down by price, bedrooms and home type.
Sales by Price
Sold Price vs. Asking
- Median sale-to-list price
- 89.6%
- Median vs. original asking price
- 85.3%
“At asking” means within half a percent of the final list price.
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | $7,600,000 | 2,107 sq ft | $2,278 |
| 4 bedrooms | 6 | $9,812,500 | 3,179 sq ft | $3,093 |
| 5 bedrooms | 3 | $11,100,000 | 4,092 sq ft | $2,713 |
| Type | Sales | Median price | Price / sq ft | Median days | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family home | 12 | $9,812,500 | $2,708 | 57 | 89.6% |
From CRMLS closed sales as of . A dash means fewer than 3 sales in that group.
By Price
What Your Money Buys in Emerald Bay
Recent sales split into thirds by price, over the last 12 months.
$4.8 million to $8.46 million
Typically 4 bedrooms, about 2,999 sq ft, on lots around 4,582 sq ft, most often a single-family home. Based on 4 sales.
$9.1 million to $11.1 million
Typically 4 bedrooms, about 3,548 sq ft, on lots around 5,290 sq ft, most often a single-family home. Based on 4 sales.
$13.3 million to $22 million
Typically 4 bedrooms, about 2,249 sq ft, on lots around 7,425 sq ft, most often a single-family home. Based on 4 sales.
Recently Sold
Recent Sales in Emerald Bay
| Address | Sold price | Listing credit | Beds / Baths | Sq ft | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 Emerald Bay | $5,300,000 | Listed by Marci Surfas, Serhant California, Inc. | 5 / 5 | 2,417 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 64 Emerald Bay | $9,700,000 | Listed by Maura Short, Compass | 4 / 5 | 3,588 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 145 EMERALD BAY | $22,000,000 | Listed by Harold Noriega, Compass | 5 / 12 | 6,965 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 74 Emerald Bay | $13,250,000 | Listed by John Stanaland, The Agency | 3 / 2 | 1,874 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 32 Emerald Bay | $7,600,000 | Listed by Sommer Killian, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty | 3 / 4 | 3,717 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 115 Emerald Bay | $9,925,000 | Listed by John Cain, Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty | 4 / 4 | 2,850 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 420 EMERALD BAY | $9,100,000 | Listed by Harold Noriega, Compass | 4 / 4 | 3,508 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 320 Emerald Bay | $8,458,394 | Listed by Maura Short, Compass | 4 / 4 | 3,581 | May 20, 2026 |
Sold listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and listing brokerage. Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay is a guard-gated community of about 538 homes on the coast just north of Laguna Beach, with a private beach for residents. It is unincorporated Orange County rather than part of the city, and Coast Highway runs through it, with a tunnel under the highway joining the ocean and hillside sides.
Housing Stock
Homes run from early beach cottages to large contemporary estates, on the ocean side of Coast Highway and up the hillside across it. Beachfront and bluff homes set the top of the market, and ocean views and walking distance to the beach drive price for the rest.
Lifestyle & Amenities
The private beach is the heart of the community, and the Emerald Bay association maintains it along with community amenities and its own fire station. Crystal Cove State Park borders Emerald Bay, and downtown Laguna is a short drive south. Emerald Bay students attend Laguna Beach Unified schools.
Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Ocean Side
Homes between Coast Highway and the private beach, the top of the market.
Hillside
Homes up the hill across Coast Highway, many with ocean views.
Beachfront
The few homes directly on the sand or the bluffs above it.
What Sets the Market Apart
- A private beach and guard gate make Emerald Bay one of the most sought-after communities on the Orange County coast.
- Emerald Bay is unincorporated, so county rules, not city of Laguna Beach rules, govern building and remodeling.
- Association dues and rules cover the beach, amenities and architectural review; review them before you buy.
Where It Is
Map of Emerald Bay
For sale Sold in the last 12 months
Questions
Emerald Bay FAQ
What is the median home price in Emerald Bay?
Over the last 12 months, the median sold price for homes in Emerald Bay was $9,812,500, across 12 sales, or about $2,708 per square foot. Single-family homes listed for sale now have a median asking price of $18,725,000. Figures are from CRMLS as of 2026-11-12.
How long do homes take to sell in Emerald Bay?
Homes that sold in Emerald Bay over the last 12 months spent an average of 139 days on the market. The median home sold for 89.6% of its final list price.
Is Emerald Bay a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Emerald Bay is a balanced market, with about 6.0 months of supply: 6 homes for sale against roughly 1 sales a month over the last year. Under 4 months of supply generally favors sellers and over 6 favors buyers. About 33% of current listings have had a price reduction. Figures are from CRMLS as of 2026-11-13.
Do homes in Emerald Bay sell over asking price?
Over the last 12 months, 0% of homes in Emerald Bay sold above their final asking price, 17% sold at asking and 83% sold below. The median home sold for 89.6% of its list price.
How many homes are for sale in Emerald Bay?
There are 6 homes for sale in Emerald Bay as of 2026-11-13, including 1 listed in the last 30 days. Asking prices range from $5,100,000 to $36,500,000.
Do homes in Emerald Bay have HOA dues?
About 100% of homes sold or listed in Emerald Bay recently report HOA dues, with a median of $833 per month. Confirm the current amount and what it covers before you buy.
Is Emerald Bay part of Laguna Beach?
No. Emerald Bay is an unincorporated community of Orange County, bordered by Laguna Beach on two sides and Crystal Cove State Park. Homes have Laguna Beach addresses and attend Laguna Beach Unified schools.
Does Emerald Bay have a private beach?
Yes. Emerald Bay has a private beach for residents, maintained by the community association, along with a guard gate and community amenities.
Meet Kyle
Kyle Shutts
Real Estate Professional
Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, or selling a high-value property, my goal is simple: to protect your interests, maximize your outcome, and make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.
5.0
Google Rating
10+
Years Experience
1,000+
Transactions
$1B+
In Volume
