$4,200,000
SOLD AUG 27, 2016 RENTED FEB 7, 2025
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,822 Sq Ft
7,050 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,099 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Private Pool
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of August 2016

First time offered on the market this Herbert Brownell (the legendary architect) designed home 814 Emerald Bay is now available. Featuring a terrific Emerald Bay corner lot location on a cul de sac and elevated parcel that provides the home with beautiful ocean, white water and Catalina views! The home feature s 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths and (4th) a powder room. The homes main rooms including the master bedroom are all on one level. Two of the over sized bedroom suites are on the lower level of the home. An atrium accents the entry and adds for natural light during the daytime. The garage has direct access into the home and is an oversized for perhaps a golf cart or storage. There is additional 2 large storage rooms in the home.

Outdoor living is done on a very large ocean view patio and garden area that are adjacent to the kitchen and family rooms on the main level. Emerald Bay is a private beach community at the north end of Laguna Beach. The community has unparalleled amenities including the nearly 1/2 mile sandy beach, 6 championship tennis courts, the Al Simmons swim center and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Dolby

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty License #01005904

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Aaronson

Keller Williams Realty License #01259966

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,564

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 7,050 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Corner Lot

HOA Fees

  • $589 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Catalina

Interior Spaces

  • 3,822 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Carpet
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 42
  • Tax Tract Number 1092
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05303113

Community Details

Overview

  • Emerald Bay Association

Amenities

  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Hiking Trails

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,564

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$589 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: 949-584-1874
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Gated Community, Gated with Guard
  • Subdivision Name Other: Emerald Bay (EB)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 05303113
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3822.00
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1098.90
  • Room Type: Family Room, Master Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet, Separate Family Room, Office
  • Spa Features: Association

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Catalina, Coastline, Water, White Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room, Upper Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Dues Paid Annually, Fire Pit, Guard, Hiking Trails, Pet Rules, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 7072.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Emerald Bay
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Lot 6500-9999, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7050.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 595.74

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 42
  • Tax Tract Number: 1092

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2016
Closed on
Aug 8, 2016
Sold by
Johnson Kristin Iris
Bought by
Johnson Jeremy C
Seller's Agent
William Dolby
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Aaronson
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$4,779,000
Sold Price
$4,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$579,000
-12.12%
Total Days on Market
70
Current Estimated Value
$8,735,882

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,535,882
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.74%
Original Mortgage
$1,495,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2016
Closed on
Jul 13, 2016
Sold by
Mckay Kenneth Lewis
Bought by
Johnson Jeremy C
Seller's Agent
William Dolby
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Aaronson
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$4,779,000
Sold Price
$4,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$579,000
-12.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,495,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $4,200,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,342,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,495,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Rented $25,000 0.0% --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Rent $25,000 +138.1% --
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Rented $10,500 -3.7% --
06/02/2020 06/02/20 Under Contract -- -- --
04/08/2020 04/08/20 For Rent $10,900 +18.5% --
01/12/2017 01/12/17 Rented $9,200 0.0% --
08/27/2016 08/27/16 Sold $4,200,000 0.0% $1,099 / Sq Ft
08/26/2016 08/26/16 For Rent $9,500 0.0% --
07/14/2016 07/14/16 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Price Changed $4,479,000 -6.3% $1,172 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 For Sale $4,779,000 -- $1,250 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
2024 $48,564 $4,778,881 $4,249,289 $529,592
2023 $47,452 $4,685,178 $4,165,970 $519,208
2022 $46,562 $4,593,312 $4,084,284 $509,028
2021 $45,670 $4,503,248 $4,004,200 $499,048
2020 $45,199 $4,457,073 $3,963,142 $493,931
2019 $44,424 $4,369,680 $3,885,433 $484,247
2018 $43,561 $4,284,000 $3,809,248 $474,752
2017 $42,708 $4,200,000 $3,734,556 $465,444
2016 $3,346 $333,909 $72,933 $260,976
2015 $3,295 $328,894 $71,838 $257,056
2014 $3,230 $322,452 $70,431 $252,021
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG16097547

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 053-031-13