Sold
40 Smithcliffs Road sold on September 15, 2022 for $8,995,000, at the asking price after 255 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $8,850,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
40 Smithcliffs Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 7 beds
- 8 baths
- 8,970 sq ft
- 0.52-acre lot
- Built 1996
Own 40 Smithcliffs Road? Request a free home valuation to see what it is worth today.
$8,995,000
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 40 Smithcliffs Road
The opportunity to own at Laguna Beach’s exclusive 22-home Smithcliffs enclave is among the rarest along the Southern California coastline, placing this inimitable custom compound in a genuine league of its own. Sequestered behind the gates atop soaring oceanfront bluffs, the unparalleled French Normandy mansion features an expansive two-parcel corner location that cannot be duplicated as well as three structures including a main home with 5 bedrooms and 3-car attached garage; a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached guest house; and a secondary detached three-car garage crowned by a guest studio. Private patios, intimate terraces, lush lawns, and a grand pool and spa with waterfall rival nearby resorts in their beauty. The lavish detached guest house with separate entry offers an entertainment patio and an outdoor kitchen pavilion lends flair to large and small gatherings. Generous in size, the estate hosts an appropriately regal foyer that greets residents and guests with a double-height domed ceiling, circular staircase and inlaid mosaic tile. Formal rooms are opulent, including a living room with fireplace and an abundance of windows, and a large dining room with dry bar, wine cellar and French doors to the terrace. An office is adorned in rich wood wainscoting, and the main hall is gallery-sized, providing broad expanses for artwork. Truly exceptional, the family room and kitchen area is characterized by beamed ceilings, a built-in entertainment center with surround sound, five sets of French doors, a butler’s pantry, walk-in pantry, granite countertops, furniture-caliber custom cabinetry, hammered copper farmhouse sink, a breakfast area, and top appliances including a built-in refrigerator and a Wolf range. Comfort and privacy is ensured for all thanks to five bedrooms and six baths in the main home, including a first-level suite, a bonus-room style suite, and a primary suite with balcony, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, two walk-in closets, a soaking tub and separate rain shower. Appreciated features continue with a secondary staircase, a blend of travertine, wood and designer carpet flooring, whole-house audio, lighted art niches, fabulous tile, and designer paint and wall treatments. Adding to the allure of the home are two driveways offering 6 uncovered spaces in addition to the 6 garage spaces. The Smithcliffs community presents beach access and is close to John Wayne Airport as well as Laguna’s renowned collection of art galleries, restaurants and shops.
Property details for 40 Smithcliffs Road
This 7-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Smithcliffs neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 8,970 square feet of living space on a 0.52-acre lot. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-301-40. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached six-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP22111518
- Year Built
- 1996
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 8,970
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 22,559
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.5179
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 6
- Parking Spaces
- 12
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $1,000
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Smithcliffs
- Parcel Number
- 05330140
- On Market Date
- 2022-06-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Smithcliffs (SMC)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Management
- Security
- Gated Community
The record
Property History for 40 Smithcliffs Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2022 | Sold | $8,995,000 | |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Price increased | $8,995,000 | From $8,850,000 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Relisted | $8,850,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 40 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
Next steps
Looking for something similar
40 Smithcliffs Road is no longer on the market, but comparable homes come up in Laguna Beach regularly. We can tell you what this one actually closed at and set up alerts for listings that match it.
Selling near 40 Smithcliffs Road
Thinking of selling nearby? We bring current Smithcliffs sales data and a clear pricing strategy to every listing, backed by more than 700 closed sales and over $1B in Orange County volume. Start with a free home valuation, or reach out to talk through your options.
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 |
See homes for sale in Smithcliffs Laguna Beach housing market
Schools
Schools for 40 Smithcliffs Road
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
Moving to Laguna Beach covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Nearby listings
Similar Homes for Sale in Laguna Beach
Nearby sales
Recently Sold Near 40 Smithcliffs Road
Just listed
Newest Laguna Beach Homes for Sale
Explore
Explore Laguna Beach Real Estate
See every home for sale in Laguna Beach, or search the full Orange County MLS on our live homes search. Questions about 40 Smithcliffs Road? Talk to Realatrends.
- Laguna Beach Homes for Sale
- Smithcliffs Homes for Sale
- Laguna Beach Single-Family Homes for Sale
- Laguna Beach Homes with Pools for Sale
- Laguna Beach Gated Community Homes for Sale
- Laguna Beach Oceanfront Homes
- Laguna Beach Ocean-View Homes
- Laguna Beach Condos
- Laguna Beach Investment Properties
- Laguna Beach Luxury Neighborhoods
- Laguna Beach Open Houses
- Orange County Real Estate
Explore Orange County
Browse Homes by City
Listing alerts
Be first to see new Laguna Beach listings
What criteria are you looking for?
New Laguna Beach homes by email, often before they reach the big portals.
You are all set.
Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Sep 15, 2022 at 5:47 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. The display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, the Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.