$34,500,000
OPEN WED 10AM - 1PM

157 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Emerald Bay Neighborhood

Estimated payment $197,309/month

8 Beds
10 Baths
8,856 Sq Ft
$3,896 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Beach Access
  • Wine Cellar
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Detached Guest House
  • 24-Hour Security

About This Home

**Legacy by the Sea: A Rare Two-Residence Compound in Emerald Bay**A truly extraordinary opportunity within the prestigious guard-gated community of Emerald Bay in Laguna Beach. Situated on the highly coveted ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway, this exceptional legacy compound encompasses two separate residences on two legal parcels, creating one of the most unique offerings ever available within this world-renowned coastal enclave. Together, 157 and 159 Emerald Bay offer approximately 8,856 square feet of living space on a combined 15,706 square feet of grounds, thoughtfully designed for multi-generational living, grand-scale entertaining, and effortless coastal luxury. Sweeping ocean views, expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces, and an unmatched collection of amenities define this one-of-a-kind estate in absolute pristine condition. The main residence features elegant formal and casual living spaces, a chef's kitchen, elevator access, theater and bonus rooms, fitness area, conditioned wine room, extensive storage, and a four-car garage. The secondary residence offers contemporary coastal design, a dramatic great room with disappearing walls of glass, designer kitchen, private office, guest suite, a custom bunk room plus a two-car garage. Resort-inspired grounds include a saltwater pool and spa, infrared sauna, outdoor shower, two outdoor fireplaces plus a seated fire pit, outdoor television, expansive lawn, built-in barbecue, and multiple dining, lounging and entertaining areas. Residents enjoy Emerald Bay's private beach, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball, swim center, parks, and 24-hour guard-gated and patrolled security. Rarely does a property of this scale, flexibility, and pedigree become available. An unparalleled opportunity to own one of Emerald Bay's most extraordinary family compounds.

Listing Agent

Harold Noriega

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-400-9905 License #01494239 Listed on: 06/15/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 15,706 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back Yard
  • 053-040-41

HOA Fees

  • $833 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • 6 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Permit Required

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Fire Retardant Roof
  • Lap Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Flagstone
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 8,856 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Window Screens
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Stone Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Utility Sink
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms | 6 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Converted Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Smart Home
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Water Heater

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Gunite Spa
  • Pool Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Stone Porch or Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House
  • Fireplace in Guest House

Schools

  • El Morro Elementary School
  • Thurston Middle School
  • Laguna Beach High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Water Purifier

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 31
  • Tax Tract Number 975
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05304044
  • $23 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Emerald Bay Community Association, Phone Number (949) 494-8571
  • Ebca HOA
  • Emerald Bay Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Fire Pit
  • Picnic Area
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Water Sports
  • Hiking Trails

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0.36 Acres

HOA Fees

$833 per month

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Washers, dryers, A/V and televisions.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Wired for Alarm System, 24 Hour Security, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Gated with Guard
  • Subdivision Name Other: Emerald Bay (EB)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Custom Built
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 05304044
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Special Features: 257

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 8856.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Wired for Data, Wet Bar, Bar, Built-in Features, Elevator, Home Automation System, High Ceilings, Pantry, Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Wired for Sound, Coffered Ceiling(s)
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas, Guest House, Primary Bedroom, Fire Pit, Living Room, Outside
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 7
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 6
  • Price Per Square Foot: 3895.66
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom, Bonus Room, Foyer, Primary Suite, Laundry, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Home Theatre, Sauna, Media Room, Two Primaries, Office, Living Room, Walk-In Pantry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Great Room, Entry, Converted Bedroom, Kitchen, Exercise Room, Utility Room, Wine Cellar, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: In Ground, Private, Heated, Gunite
  • Window Features: Custom Covering, Skylight(s), Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Upgraded, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Closet In Bathroom, Exhaust Fan(s), Walk-In Shower, Main Floor Full Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Separate Tub And Shower, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Privacy Toilet Door, Bathtub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Vanity Area, Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Stone Counters, Butler's Pantry, Utility Sink, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Sauna Private, Guest House, Storage, Guest House Detached, Second Garage, Second Garage Attached
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Barbecue Private
  • View: Water, Panoramic, White Water, Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean, City Lights, Bay, Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Stucco Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Stone, Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Private, Heated, Pool Cover, Gunite, Salt Water
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Fire Retardant
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Flagstone, Lap Siding, Stucco, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 6.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Subterranean, Off Street, Permit Required, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door, Built-In Storage, Private, Oversized
  • Total Parking Spaces: 9.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Double Oven, Solar Hot Water, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Convection Oven, Water Purifier, Water Line to Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Instant Hot Water, Range Hood, Built-In Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Barbecue, Freezer, Disposal, 6 Burner Stove, Hot Water Circulator, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room, Washer Included, Dryer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Security, Pet Rules, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Pool, Fire Pit, Controlled Access, Meeting Room, Sport Court, Guard, Playground
  • Association Fee: 10000.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Emerald Bay Community Association
  • Phone: 949-494-8571
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Watersports, Hiking, Street Lights
  • Association Management: EBCA

Schools

  • Elementary School: El Morro
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
  • Elementary School #2: ELMOR
  • High School2: LAGBEA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: 053-040-41
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Level with Street, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers Drip System, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Sprinkler System, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Lawn, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15706.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3606

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 15706.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 537
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Side Of Highway 1, Beach Access

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 31
  • Tax Tract Number: 975
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 23.00

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $115,040 $11,556,926 $8,687,018 $2,869,908
2024 $115,040 $11,330,320 $8,516,684 $2,813,636
2023 $112,402 $11,108,157 $8,349,690 $2,758,467
2022 $110,293 $10,890,350 $8,185,970 $2,704,380
2021 $108,141 $10,673,081 $8,025,461 $2,647,620
2020 $107,025 $10,563,642 $7,943,170 $2,620,472
2019 $105,189 $10,356,512 $7,787,421 $2,569,091
2018 $103,144 $10,153,444 $7,634,727 $2,518,717
2017 $101,122 $9,954,357 $7,485,026 $2,469,331
2016 $99,217 $9,758,878 $7,338,261 $2,420,617
2015 $97,750 $9,612,291 $7,228,034 $2,384,257
2014 $95,894 $9,424,000 $7,086,447 $2,337,553
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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/15/2026 06/15/26 For Sale $34,500,000 -- $3,896 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Stewart Title Irvine
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $6,700,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG26086482

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 053-040-44

California Orange County Laguna Beach 92651 Emerald Bay

157 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA

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