Orange County property record for 159 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,564 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $52,582 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-040-41 |
| Primary APN | 053-040-41 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Lot Area | 7,564 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Garage Area | 581 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Street Address | 159 EMERALD BAY |
|---|---|
| City | LAGUNA BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 975 BLK LOT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION E OF EMERALD BAY |
| Legal Tract | 975 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 62656 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 815 LIBBY AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-1854 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009358282 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000184255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 EMERALD BAY, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 |
| Document Number | 0000184255 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026184255 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 815 LIBBY AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-1854 |
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 | $5,277,507 (+2%) Land $4,338,275 Building $939,232 | |
| 2025 | $52,582.00 (+4.4%) | $5,174,027 (+4.04%) Land $4,253,211 Building $920,816 |
| 2023 | $50,366.00 (+1.91%) | $4,973,114 Land $4,088,054 Building $885,060 |
| 2022 | $49,421.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record 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.
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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