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159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Emerald Bay

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Acreage

0.176

Sale price

$1,100,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
159 Emerald Bay
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Zip code
92651
County
Orange

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Sales
Sale date
06/09/1988
Sale price
$1,100,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$52,558
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence (R1)
Lot
Acreage
0.176

Area overview

Walk score
10 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
27 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/09/1988 $1,100,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/26/2026 Quitclaim Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
11/30/2015 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XX X X
07/07/2009 Deed XXXXX XXXXXX & X XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/31/1997 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX
06/09/1988 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$52,558
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$5,174,027
Land value
$4,253,211
Building value
$920,816

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Special assessments for 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA

Description Value Phone
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $5,174,027 1.0158 $52,558 +2.00%
2024-2025 $5,072,576 1.0158 $51,527 +2.35%
2023-2024 $4,973,114 1.0123 $50,343 +1.91%
2022-2023 $4,875,602 1.0132 $49,400 +1.95%
2021-2022 $4,780,002 1.0137 $48,455 +1.04%
2020-2021 $4,730,989 1.01362 $47,954 +1.75%
2019-2020 $4,638,225 1.01616 $47,132 +1.98%
2018-2019 $4,547,280 1.0164 $46,216 +17.36%
2017-2018 $3,874,433 1.0164 $39,379 +9.24%
2016-2017 $3,543,833 1.0172 $36,048 +1.50%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/03/2016
05/03/2016
05/03/2016
05/03/2016
04/22/2016

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$2,900,000

-3.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,706

11.6% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
El Morro Elementary School 9 Public K-5 416 1.01
LEA Stone NR Private K-3 53 2.18
Anneliese Schools NR Private K-3 57 2.18
Laguna Beach Montessori School NR Private PK-K 108 2.27
Laguna Beach Montessori School NR Private PK-K 108 2.27
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 2.29
Top Of The World Elementary School 9 Public K-5 557 3.51
Anneliese's School NR Private PK-6 454 3.57
Newport Coast Elementary School 9 Public K-6 456 3.74
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 2.29
Thurston Middle School 8 Public 6-8 537 2.76
St. Catherine Of Siena Parish School NR Private K-7 94 3.92
Harbor Day School NR Private K-8 407 4.68
The Discovery Preparatory School NR Private 6-11 23 4.84
Vandamme Academy NR Private K-8 138 4.90
Vandamme Academy NR Private K-8 127 4.90
Don Juan Avila Middle School 9 Public 6-8 916 5.00
Vista Verde 9 Public K-8 801 5.03
Journey School 7 Charter K-8 582 5.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Laguna Beach High School 10 Public 9-12 930 2.27
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 2.29
Sage Hill NR Private 9-12 520 3.36
The Discovery Preparatory School NR Private 6-11 23 4.84
The Discovery Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 0 4.91
Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo NR Private 6-12 75 5.09
Aliso Niguel High School 9 Public 9-12 2,774 5.40
Tarbut V'torah Community Day School NR Private K-12 624 5.55
Corona Del Mar High School 8 Public 7-12 2,059 6.74

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Neighbors for 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA

155 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 172 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 153 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 121 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 178 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 136 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 170 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 174 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 157 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 166 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 188 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 134 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 125 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 168 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 132 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 151 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 186 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 130 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 123 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 176 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA

92604, Orange County, CA 92617, Orange County, CA 92657, Orange County, CA 92662, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

When was 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 was last sold on 06/09/1988 for $1,100,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 is currently assessed at $5,174,027.

What are the property taxes for 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

The property taxes for 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 total $52,557.

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