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39 Smithcliffs Road sold on February 6, 2017 for $10,000,000, 16% below the $11,900,000 asking price after 643 days on the market; it was first listed at $18,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
39 Smithcliffs Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 6,500 sq ft
- 0.35-acre lot
- Built 1997
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$10,000,000
Subdivision Smithcliffs
Smithcliffs is a gated, bluff-top community in North Laguna Beach, set along a roughly 200-foot coastal bluff between Emerald Bay to the north and Crown Point to the south, with views across the Pacific.
The home
About 39 Smithcliffs Road
Undeniably the best deal on the ocean! Reminiscent of classic sea villas along the Mediterranean Riviera, this finely appointed estate presents uncommon privacy and superlative ocean views. Sited on a prime oceanfront parcel in private, gated Smithcliffs, the home graciously accommodates both family living and large scale entertaining within a 5 bedroom, 6 bath, 6,500sf plan. A stone Provence-style gatehouse opens into the palm courtyard with limestone fireplace and spa feature. Enter the soaring rotunda foyer and the home immediately opens to the ocean. Main level library, great room, formal dining, and gourmet country kitchen all enjoy fireplaces, views from every vantage point and merge seamlessly to outdoor verandas. An exquisite master retreat on upper level has private oceanfront terrace, Emperador marble bath and extravagant closet. Guest casita with private courtyard entry, fireplace and spa bath. Craftsmanship and layers of fine materials are articulated throughout including Beaumaniere limestone, quartzite, granite and marble, glazed cabinetry, French doors, eight artisan fireplaces, picture windows, honed wood beam ceilings, and extensive water purification and security systems. A beautiful living experience in convenient North Laguna Beach.
Property details for 39 Smithcliffs Road
This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Smithcliffs neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 6,500 square feet of living space on a 0.35-acre lot. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-301-62. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a spa, a fireplace, an attached four-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG15080558
- Year Built
- 1997
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 6,500
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 15,307
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.351
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Courtyard, Ocean, Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $460
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 05330162
- On Market Date
- 2015-04-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Wired For Data, Bar
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Trash Compactor, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Stone
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Den, Dining Room, Guest Accommodations, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, See Remarks, Upper Level
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Mediterranean
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Trees
- Patio and Porch
- Open, Patio, Stone, Terrace, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- In Ground
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Smithcliffs (SMC)
- Community Features
- Gutters, Street Lights
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access
The record
Property History for 39 Smithcliffs Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2017 | Sold | $10,000,000 | |
| Apr 15, 2015 | Listed for sale | $18,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 39 Smithcliffs Road
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0416K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 12 of 28 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 28 of 28. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 28.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562025, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
About Smithcliffs
Smithcliffs is a gated, bluff-top community in North Laguna Beach, set along a roughly 200-foot coastal bluff between Emerald Bay to the north and Crown Point to the south, with views across the Pacific. Its grouping of about twenty ocean-view and oceanfront homes leans toward Mediterranean and European architecture, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 39 Smithcliffs Road
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- Middle
- Thurston
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by John Stanaland of HOM Sotheby's International Re
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:17 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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