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

Also known as: 256 Emerald Bay

Property image for 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1989

Acreage

0.168

Sale price

$3,818,500

General Information

Address

Primary address

256 Emerald Bay
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Zip code

92651

County

Orange

Building

Property type

Single Family Residential

Building sq. ft.

3,295

Year built

1989

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pool

Sales

Sale date

09/21/2017

Sale price

$3,818,500

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$45,017

Tax per sq. ft.

$14

Zoning & use

Zoning

Single Family Residence (R1)

Lot

Acreage

0.168

Area overview

Walk score

15 /100. Car-Dependent

Transit score

0 /100. Minimal Transit

Bike score

27 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Ownership

Ownership information for 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
09/21/2017	$3,818,500
09/26/1990	$657,500	XXXXXXX XXXX X; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX X & X; XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/04/2025	Grant Deed	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX
08/04/2025	Affidavit	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
09/21/2017	Grant Deed
09/26/1990	Deed	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX
09/26/1990	Deed	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXX XXXX X & X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 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

2026-2027

Property tax

$45,017

Tax per sq. ft.

$14

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$4,431,690

Land value

$3,427,465

Building value

$1,004,225

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Assessed value	Tax rate	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025-2026	$4,344,795	1.0158	$44,134	+2.00%
2024-2025	$4,259,603	1.0158	$43,269	+2.35%
2023-2024	$4,176,082	1.0123	$42,274	+1.91%
2022-2023	$4,094,199	1.0132	$41,482	+1.95%
2021-2022	$4,013,921	1.0137	$40,689	+1.04%
2020-2021	$3,972,764	1.01362	$40,269	+1.75%
2019-2020	$3,894,867	1.01616	$39,578	+1.98%
2018-2019	$3,818,498	1.0164	$38,809	+86.84%
2017-2018	$2,043,732	1.0164	$20,772	+1.92%
2016-2017	$2,003,659	1.0172	$20,381	+1.50%

Permits

Permit information for 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Laguna Beach residential market stats

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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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Risk

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Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

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	1.26
LEA Stone	NR	Private	K-3	53	1.84
Anneliese Schools	NR	Private	K-3	57	1.84
Laguna Beach Adult	NR	Public		0	1.96
Laguna Beach Montessori School	NR	Private	PK-K	108	1.97
Laguna Beach Montessori School	NR	Private	PK-K	108	1.97
Top Of The World Elementary School	9	Public	K-5	557	3.13
Anneliese's School	NR	Private	PK-6	454	3.20
Newport Coast Elementary School	9	Public	K-6	456	3.77

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Laguna Beach Adult	NR	Public		0	1.96
Thurston Middle School	8	Public	6-8	537	2.38
St. Catherine Of Siena Parish School	NR	Private	K-7	94	3.66
The Discovery Preparatory School	NR	Private	6-11	23	4.44
Vandamme Academy	NR	Private	K-8	138	4.50
Vandamme Academy	NR	Private	K-8	127	4.50
The Discovery Preparatory School	NR	Private	6-12	0	4.51
Don Juan Avila Middle School	9	Public	6-8	916	4.61
Vista Verde	9	Public	K-8	801	4.85
Journey School	7	Charter	K-8	582	5.17

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Laguna Beach High School	10	Public	9-12	930	1.94
Laguna Beach Adult	NR	Public		0	1.96
Sage Hill	NR	Private	9-12	520	3.48
The Discovery Preparatory School	NR	Private	6-11	23	4.44
The Discovery Preparatory School	NR	Private	6-12	0	4.51
Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo	NR	Private	6-12	75	4.69
Aliso Niguel High School	9	Public	9-12	2,774	5.00
Crosswalk Academy	NR	Private	1-12	6	5.53
Laguna Hills High School	7	Public	9-12	1,434	6.56

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA

92603, Orange County, CA 92604, Orange County, CA 92617, Orange County, CA 92618, Orange County, CA 92625, Orange County, CA 92657, Orange County, CA 92661, Orange County, CA 92662, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

The development at 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 was built in 1989.

What is the total square footage of 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 has a total of 3,295 square feet.

When was 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 was last sold on 09/21/2017 for $3,818,500.

What is the assessed value of 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 is currently assessed at $4,344,795.

What are the property taxes for 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

The property taxes for 256 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 total $44,134.

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