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820 Emerald Bay

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$18,500,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms6 Beds • 7 Baths
Living area5,875 Sq Ft
Lot size0.2355 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Livel Real Estate · Meital Taub · 949-922-9552 · CRMLS

MLS # LG26209257 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 09:16 UTC

About this property

Commanding sweeping ocean, coastline and sunset views from a private cul-de-sac setting, this exceptional residence, completed in 2012 offers sophisticated coastal living within Emerald Bay, one of Southern California’s most prestigious guard gated beach communities. Encompassing approximately 5,875 square feet on an expansive 10,260 square foot homesite, the residence showcases refined design, generous proportions and meticulous attention to detail. The coveted cul-de-sac location further enhances privacy while providing ample parking for residents and guests. Designed for seamless indoor outdoor living and effortless entertaining, the open-concept interiors are bathed in natural light, while expansive glass doors frame the coastal landscape and open the main living area to a spacious ocean view deck. The main level features a generously proportioned primary suite and two private offices, offering the convenience of single-level living. The chef’s kitchen is centered around two oversized islands positioned to capture the ocean views and is complemented by a butler’s pantry. A suite of premium Wolf, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, including a six burner cooktop, dual ovens and dual dishwashers, creates a refined culinary environment that reflects the same uncompromising standard found throughout the home. Six bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom provide exceptional privacy and flexibility. An elevator connects the home’s two levels, and an additional living room on the lower level creates a versatile space for entertaining, movie nights or quiet relaxation. The lower level opens directly to a completely private outdoor setting featuring a generous yard, resort-inspired pool and spa, and an inviting seating area centered around an outdoor fireplace creating an exceptional environment for year-round relaxation and entertaining. A thoughtfully considered floor plan, elevated finishes and seamless indoor outdoor flow further enhance the home’s appeal for both everyday living and memorable gatherings. Emerald Bay is an exclusive guard gated community offering access to a pristine private beach, parks, tennis and volleyball courts, swimming facilities, and resort style amenities offering a lifestyle unmatched along the Southern California coast. This is a rare opportunity to own an extraordinary residence in one of Orange County’s most coveted private communities, where exceptional design, an enviable location and coastal beauty converge at the highest level.

Property details

MLS number
LG26209257
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
6 Beds • 7 Baths
Living area
5,875 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.2355 acres
County
Orange
Year built
2012
Stories
2
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Listing

Days on market
13

Building

Year built
2012
Year built source
Assessor
Architectural style
Custom
Stories
2
Building stories
2
Levels
Two
Entry level
1
Condition
Turnkey
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
5
Half bathrooms
1
Three-quarter bathrooms
1

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
1
Main-level bathrooms
2
Rooms
Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Pantry, Dining Room
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior features
Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Tile
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
3
Garage spaces
3
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
Private, Association
Spa
Private
Patio / porch
Deck
Lot features
Back Yard, Landscaped
Lot size source
Assessor
Property outlook
Ocean, Panoramic, Water

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community features
Suburban, Gated
Association amenities
Sport Court, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$10,543.00
Association fee frequency
Annually

Schools reported in the listing

Elementary school
El Morro
Middle / junior school
Thurston
High school
Laguna Beach
High school district
Laguna Beach Unified

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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
El Morro Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach Not reported 1.1 mi
Laguna Beach High (school website, opens in a new tab) Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach 9–12 2.1 mi
Thurston Middle Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach 6–8 2.6 mi
Top of the World Elementary Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach K–5 3.4 mi
Newport Coast Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Newport-Mesa Unified · Newport Beach Not reported 3.7 mi
Canyon Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo K–5 4.3 mi
Oak Grove Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo K–5 4.6 mi
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts III (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Aliso Viejo K–12 4.7 mi

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$18,500,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$18,500,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 2, 2026 06:04$18,500,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Laguna Beach

Active residential homes for sale in Laguna Beach, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings145Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$4,995,000145 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$2,015.10136 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market61145 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction13
Listings with an increase0

13 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-19 10:10 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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