Sold
34 Smithcliffs Road sold on October 16, 2019 for $5,100,000, 5.2% below the $5,378,000 asking price after 101 days on the market. The seller carried financing. The details are below for reference.
34 Smithcliffs Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,412 sq ft
- 0.27-acre lot
- Built 1997
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$5,100,000
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.
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC26078316 (Sold).
The home
About 34 Smithcliffs Road
An exquisite jewel of a home located in the coastal paradise of north Laguna Beach. Just one row back from the crashing ocean, enjoy the quiet and security of this superb gated Smithcliffs community. This lovely estate lies next door to Emerald Bay and you enjoy easy access to both Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. Enter massive polished wood doors to a lovely foyer that leads to a stunning, spacious living room with gorgeous fireplace, and it looks out to the ocean. The dining room is wonderful for entertaining and has its own wet bar. The kitchen has a glorious breakfast nook and also opens to the GreatRoom/Family Room. Lined with bookcases and a massive fireplace, this is a place for utter relaxation. The bright and light Sunroom is a delight for soaking in sun and reading a book, or sharing cups of tea. A wonderful guest room has French doors that open to the rear garden and one feels as if Europe and the coast lie outside the door. Take the elevator to the upper level and find the incredible entertaining deck complete with fireplace, Ocean View, dining table with drapes, and a huge pine tree that provides an umbrella of branches and beauty that is beyond words. Huge, mature trees line this entire neighborhood of only 20 homes, and give an estate feel that is very rare in Orange County. You feel you are in the most established of neighborhoods. A beach path takes you to a beach look-out where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail overlooking glorious beach coves.
Property details for 34 Smithcliffs Road
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Smithcliffs neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 5,412 square feet of living space on a 0.27-acre lot. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-301-43. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached three-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG19106796
- Year Built
- 1997
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,412
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,727
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2692
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Ocean, Peek A Boo
- HOA Dues
- $500
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Optimum Property Mngt
- Parcel Number
- 05330143
- On Market Date
- 2019-05-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Area, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Granite Counters, Entrance Foyer
- Heating
- Zoned
- Cooling
- Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Patio Home
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Smithcliffs (SMC)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access
- Security
- Gated Community
The record
Property History for 34 Smithcliffs Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Sold | $10,550,000 | Compass |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Sold | $10,000,000 | Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Sold | $5,100,000 | |
| May 8, 2019 | Listed for sale | $5,378,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 34 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
High 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 7 of 7 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 7 of 7. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 7 of 7.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562059, 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.
Recent Laguna Beach sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 933 Coast View | Oct 22, 2026 | $3,200,000 | 1,733 | $1,847 | 29 |
| 9 Carmel Court | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,399,000 | 1,665 | $840 | 1 |
| 699 Wendt Terrace | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 2,827 | $1,486 | 8 |
| 31632 2nd Avenue | Oct 16, 2026 | $1,875,000 | 832 | $2,254 | 0 |
| 1264 Anacapa | Oct 16, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 3,299 | $1,667 | 0 |
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Schools
School District for 34 Smithcliffs Road
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Suzi Dailey of Realty ONE Group West
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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