Sold
15 Smithcliffs Road sold on September 30, 2020 for $7,900,000, 15.5% below the $9,350,000 asking price after 229 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
15 Smithcliffs Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 9 baths
- 7,212 sq ft
- 9,761 sq ft lot
- Built 2004
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$7,900,000
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 NP26084813 (Sold).
The home
About 15 Smithcliffs Road
Perched atop the Smithcliffs bluff in North Laguna Beach, this custom estate stands overlooking pristine Emerald Bay and boasts panoramic views spanning out across the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Tranquility flows through the home, a private seaside oasis characterized by natural light, high ceilings, exquisite mosaics, and fine, globally-sourced materials from which its artisanal details have been hand-crafted. Over 3,000 sq. ft. of outdoor decks and patios serve to seamlessly blend the indoor and outdoor spaces of this graceful, multi-leveled home. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, a custom island with bar seating, top-of-the-line appliances, and picturesque views overlooking the coastline. Wood-carved doors open to the master retreat, offering his-and-hers closets, access to a private patio in the garden, and a spa-inspired master bath with frameless glass shower, therapeutic tub, dual sinks and vanities, and a separate makeup vanity. Exquisite coffered ceilings lend an air of equanimity to the study, which features custom built-ins, a wet bar, a 900-bottle wine cellar, and access to the garden patio. The crown jewel of the home, the sprawling top-level deck features 360-degree panoramic views, a wet bar, stone fireplace, barbecue, spa, and covered dining area. The garage level features parking for 11 cars and an additional office studio with its own bath and kitchenette. And for everyday ease, all levels can be accessed by either elevator or stairs.
Property details for 15 Smithcliffs Road
This 4-bedroom, 9-bath single-family home sits in the Smithcliffs neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 7,212 square feet of living space on a 9,761-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2004. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-301-50. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached 11-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG20030937
- Year Built
- 2004
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 7,212
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,761
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2241
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 11
- Parking Spaces
- 11
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $500
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Optimum Property
- Parcel Number
- 05330150
- On Market Date
- 2020-02-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Eat In Kitchen, Elevator, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Wine Cellar
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Family Room, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Modern, Spanish
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Stone
- Parking
- Driveway Down Slope From Street, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Smithcliffs (SMC)
- Community Features
- Curbs
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Security
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Security Gate
The record
Property History for 15 Smithcliffs Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sold | $12,700,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Sold | $11,500,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Sold | $7,900,000 | |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Relisted | $9,350,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 15 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
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.
Recent Laguna Beach sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by John Stanaland of VILLA REAL ESTATE
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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