Orange County property record for 157 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 6.5 ba · 6,633 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,980 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $117,352 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-040-44 |
| Primary APN | 053-040-44 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,633 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Lot Area | 7,980 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,826 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Radiant |
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| Street Address | 157 EMERALD BAY |
|---|---|
| City | LAGUNA BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92651-1254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 975 BLK LOT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION E OF EMERALD BAY |
| Legal Tract | 975 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 62656 |
157 Emerald Bay is held in a trust since July 2009.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 815 LIBBY AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-1854 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009358282 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000528503 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 157 EMERALD BAY, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1254 |
| Document Number | 0000183494 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026183494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 815 LIBBY AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-1854 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Emerald Bay was $117,352.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Laguna Beach Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,788,064 (+2%) Land $8,860,758 Building $2,927,306 | |
| 2025 | $117,352.00 Homeowner's exemption | $11,556,926 Land $8,687,018 Building $2,869,908 |
| 2023 | $112,402.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $11,108,157 Land $8,349,690 Building $2,758,467 |
| 2022 | $110,293.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 157 Emerald Bay in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 157 Emerald Bay is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | JOINT REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM serves 0 people · EPA ID CA3010071 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2022 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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