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251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Property Information

251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach
Zip code 92651
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

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Sale date 08/05/2005
Sale price $2,900,000
Arm's length
Property tax $41,507

Lot & Building Information for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.139
Year last altered
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Zoning district Single Family Residence (R1)

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Other Property Data for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

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About 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

What is the assessed value of 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $4,086,181, the tax amount paid for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 is $41,507.

When was 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 last sold?

251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 was last sold in 01/22/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/05/2005 $2,900,000

Title Documents for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/26/2024 Grant of Easement
01/22/2021 Grant Deed
01/22/2021 Grant Deed
01/22/2021 Grant Deed
08/05/2005 Deed
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Property Taxes for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $41,507
Market value $4,086,181

Special Assessments for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

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

Assessment History for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $4,086,181 1.0158 $41,507 +2.00%
2024-2025 $4,006,060 1.0158 $40,694 +2.35%
2023-2024 $3,927,510 1.0123 $39,758 +1.91%
2022-2023 $3,850,500 1.0132 $39,013 +1.95%
2021-2022 $3,775,000 1.0137 $38,267 -11.04%

Permits for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

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Issued Permit Type Status
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
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Laguna Beach residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$2,805,000
-2.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,479
-10.8% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2, X (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
El Morro Elementary School 9 Public K-5 416 1.25
LEA Stone NR Private K-3 53 1.87
Anneliese Schools NR Private K-3 57 1.87
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 1.98
Laguna Beach Montessori School NR Private PK-K 108 1.99

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 1.98
Thurston Middle School 8 Public 6-8 537 2.42
St. Catherine Of Siena Parish School NR Private K-7 94 3.67
The Discovery Preparatory School NR Private 6-11 23 4.49
Vandamme Academy NR Private K-8 138 4.55

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Laguna Beach High School 10 Public 9-12 930 1.96
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 1.98
Sage Hill NR Private 9-12 520 3.49
The Discovery Preparatory School NR Private 6-11 23 4.49
The Discovery Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 0 4.56

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Neighbors for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Here are the neighbors for 251 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
249 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 3,667 06/11/2021
231 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,284 07/06/2018 $4,000,000
225 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,333 09/17/2013
239 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,323 09/25/2009
257 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 3,193 07/28/2015 $3,500,000
267 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 4,882 01/09/2025
241 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,996 04/07/1995
255 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 4,120 07/29/2025
227 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 3,354 02/25/2013 $3,500,000
261 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,558 11/24/2014
265 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,640 09/24/1998
247 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,292 02/14/2023
253 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 4,729 08/26/2021 $7,000,500
327 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,175 05/06/1998
243 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,254 09/07/2016 $3,713,000
329 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,026 11/30/2021 $4,800,000
269 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,615 01/28/2004
233 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,840 10/09/2012
229 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 2,278 05/14/1996 $775,000
331 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 1,517 08/21/2012 $2,150,000

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