Emerald Terrace

A quiet hillside enclave directly above Emerald Bay — sweeping Pacific views without the gated community price premium.

Community Snapshot

Emerald Terrace at a Glance

Median Sale — Last 12 months

Price Range $1.8M–$5M Mid $2–3M typical

$ / Sq Ft $1,100–$1,800 View-dependent

Homes Sold / Yr 8–14 Steady

Total Homes ~80–100 Avg lot 4,000–8,000 sq ft

Gated No

Walkable to Beach No — beach requires a drive or a long steep walk

Street Character Narrow and winding — typical hillside residential

Terrain Moderate to steep — hillside above Emerald Bay

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Emerald Terrace Map

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About Emerald Terrace

Neighborhood Overview

Emerald Terrace sits immediately above the prestigious Emerald Bay gated community, offering residents panoramic Pacific views from a hillside setting without the HOA fees or gate structure of its neighbor below. Streets are narrow and winding, typical of Laguna Beach's organic hillside development, and homes range from modest mid-century bungalows to updated contemporary view residences.

Prices start around $1.8 million and reach $5 million for the most dramatic view properties — representing genuine value in the context of North Laguna Beach. The neighborhood's position directly above Emerald Bay means residents enjoy some of the same coastal panoramas as properties within the gates, at meaningfully lower price points. Catalina Island is clearly visible on clear days from the upper streets.

Why Emerald Terrace

What Makes It Special

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Emerald Bay Views

Positioned directly above Emerald Bay, residents enjoy the same sweeping Pacific panoramas as neighbors below — without the gated community price premium.

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Genuine Quiet

Away from tourist traffic and PCH noise, Emerald Terrace's hillside streets are genuinely peaceful — increasingly rare in the most desirable parts of North Laguna.

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Relative Value

Entry points around $1.8 million in a North Laguna location adjacent to one of California's premier gated communities represent genuine value in this market.

Did You Know

Emerald Terrace Insider Facts

Emerald Terrace homes perch high enough above the bay to capture views that even some Emerald Bay oceanfront properties cannot match due to lower elevation. On exceptionally clear winter days following rain, residents can see the Santa Catalina, San Clemente, and Santa Barbara islands simultaneously from the upper streets.