$6,535,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2025
3 Beds
5 Baths
3,363 Sq Ft
8,050 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,943 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

152 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Heated Spa
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2025

EMERALD BAY | LAGUNA BEACH | Discover the elegance of a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired residence in the exclusive, guard-gated community of Emerald Bay. This exceptional home spans approximately 3,363 square feet and is situated on one of the community's larger lots. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms, seamlessly blending luxury with functionality.

The main living area boasts a spacious formal living room with an entertainment zone, complete with a fireplace and an attached deck offering expansive ocean views. Adjacent to this space is an open office area, perfect for a comfortable work-from-home setup.

The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with a working and prep island, stainless steel appliances including a Wolf double oven, a double-wide refrigerator, dishwasher, and a wine steward. A walk-in pantry and a separate laundry room add to the home's convenience. The kitchen flows effortlessly into an informal family room and dining area, which opens to a large rear yard. This outdoor space is ideal for entertaining, featuring a built-in BBQ and dining area.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers panoramic ocean views and a private lounge deck. The adjacent primary bathroom includes his and hers vanities, separate closets, and a walk-in shower, along with an additional walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms and a large bathroom with dual vanities and a shower/bathtub combination complete the upper level.

A finished garage accommodates two full-sized vehicles, with additional parking for two more cars in the driveway, enhancing the convenience of this timeless Emerald Bay classic.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Harold Noriega

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-400-9905 License #01494239 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Paris

Pinnacle Real Estate Group License #02193706

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1969 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,050 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced
  • Stucco Fence
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $750 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway
  • Parking Permit Required

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Catalina
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Fire Retardant Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,363 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 47
  • Tax Tract Number 977
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05308325
  • $22 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park

Security

  • 24-Hour Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1969 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$750 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Privately Maintained
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Emerald Bay (EB)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 05308325
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3363.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1943.21
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Entry, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Association, Community, Heated
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Stone Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Catalina, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, Heated
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Fire Retardant
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage - Single Door, Permit Required, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 9000.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: EMERALD BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • Phone: 949-494-8571
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Park, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Emerald Bay Community Association

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: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Lot 6500-9999
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8050.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1848

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8050.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 537
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.56
  • Tax Lot: 47
  • Tax Tract Number: 977
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 22.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Leach Christine Bondra
Bought by
Martin John and Martin Angela
Seller's Agent
Harold Noriega
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Paris
Pinnacle Real Estate Group
List Price
$7,700,000
Sold Price
$6,535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,165,000
-15.13%
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
$6,413,106

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$121,894
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.38%
Original Mortgage
$3,921,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,915,591
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,497,515

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Obryan John Duross
Bought by
Leach Christine Bondura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,921,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,915,591
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,497,515

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2013
Sold by
Leach Christine Bondra
Bought by
Leach Christine Bondra and Bryan Jr John Duross O

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2010
Sold by
Leach Richard David
Bought by
Leach Christine Bondra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2009
Sold by
Leach Richard David and Leach Christine Ann
Bought by
Leach Richard David and Leach Christine Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1996
Sold by
Adam Bondra and Adam Joan C
Bought by
Leach Richard David and Leach Christine Ann
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $6,535,000 First American Title Company
Gift Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $800,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,921,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Sold $6,535,000 -9.9% $1,943 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Price Changed $7,250,000 -5.8% $2,156 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $7,700,000 0.0% $2,290 / Sq Ft
09/13/2015 09/13/15 Rented $11,200 0.0% --
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Under Contract -- -- --
07/10/2015 07/10/15 For Rent $11,200 +21.1% --
06/01/2013 06/01/13 Rented $9,250 -6.6% --
04/05/2013 04/05/13 Under Contract -- -- --
02/26/2013 02/26/13 For Rent $9,900 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $12,998 $1,302,957 $875,411 $427,546
2024 $12,998 $1,277,409 $858,246 $419,163
2023 $12,700 $1,252,362 $841,417 $410,945
2022 $12,462 $1,227,806 $824,918 $402,888
2021 $12,223 $1,203,732 $808,743 $394,989
2020 $12,097 $1,191,390 $800,451 $390,939
2019 $11,890 $1,168,030 $784,756 $383,274
2018 $11,660 $1,145,128 $769,369 $375,759
2017 $11,431 $1,122,675 $754,283 $368,392
2016 $11,216 $1,100,662 $739,493 $361,169
2015 $11,050 $1,084,130 $728,386 $355,744
2014 $10,769 $1,062,894 $714,118 $348,776
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG24235351

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 053-083-25