Welcome to 13 Emerald Bay, an exceptional opportunity to create your dream home in one of Laguna Beach’s most exclusive guard-gated communities. Situated on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway and just approximately 550 feet from Emerald Bay’s private main beach, this property offers prime positioning within a world-class coastal enclave. The existing 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage sits on a 4,218-square-foot lot and features a two-car garage, front balcony, and a quaint backyard patio, but the true value lies in the potential. Whether you're drawn to the charm of the cozy lower-level bunk room, reminiscent of a vintage boat cabin, or looking for a canvas to design a bespoke coastal estate, this is your chance to start fresh and build a custom home that takes full advantage of this prestigious location. Emerald Bay residents enjoy access to private beach and oceanfront amenities, tennis and pickleball courts, a resort-style pool and spa, clubhouse, and vibrant community events, all just moments from Laguna Beach’s galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. A rare opportunity in a legacy community, bring your vision and build the beach house you’ve always imagined.
Under contract
Listing Provided by:
Carter Weir DRE #01455381 949-795-2222,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice,
Susan Weir DRE #01109388,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice
Price cut: $500K (6/12)
$5,995,000
13 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
3beds
1,377sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
4,218 Square Feet Lot
$5,739,100 Zestimate®
$4,354/sqft
$750/mo HOA
What's special
Vintage boat cabinTwo-car garageFront balconyQuaint backyard patioCozy lower-level bunk room
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Listing updated: August 09, 2025 at 02:39pm
Listing Provided by:
Carter Weir DRE #01455381 949-795-2222,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice,
Susan Weir DRE #01109388,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP25076788
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Upper Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Balcony, Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,377 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Ocean Access, Ocean Side Of Highway
Lot
- Size: 4,218 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 05306036
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Hiking, Park, Gated, Pool
- Security: Gated with Guard, Gated Community, Gated with Attendant, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Emerald Bay (Eb)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Guard, Spa/Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $9,000 annually
- HOA name: Emerald Bay
- HOA phone: 949-494-8571
Location
- Region: Laguna Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $4,354/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,576
- Annual tax amount: $2,120
- Date on market: 4/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
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