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34 Smithcliffs, Laguna Beach

Sold

34 Smithcliffs sold on June 10, 2026 for $10,550,000, 12.1% below the $12,000,000 asking price after 38 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

$10,550,000

34 Smithcliffs Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family ResidenceSold

4Beds
5Total Baths
4Full Baths
1Partial Baths
5,412SqFt
$1,949$/SqFt
1997Built

SubdivisionSmithcliffs

About 34 Smithcliffs

Welcome to Smithcliffs, one of Laguna Beach’s most private and historic coastal enclaves, established in 1915 and comprised of only 20 residences. Located within this ultra-exclusive gated North Laguna community, 34 Smithcliffs Road presents a rare opportunity to own in one of the city’s most tightly held blufftop neighborhoods.

Positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac behind an additional automatic security gate, the home captures sweeping ocean, coastline, and sunset views while offering exceptional privacy just moments from Laguna’s renowned beaches, galleries, restaurants, and village amenities. Thoughtfully updated interiors, expansive living areas, view terraces, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow create an ideal setting for both entertaining and relaxed coastal living.

Defined by its historic character, architectural pedigree, and elevated position above the shoreline, Smithcliffs represents one of Laguna Beach’s most coveted residential settings—where opportunities to purchase are exceptionally rare.

34 Smithcliffs, Laguna Beach

Price
$10,550,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
5,412 sqft
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
4
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.2692 Acres
Year Built
1997
MLS® Number
OC26078316
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$600 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26078316
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
9
View
Bluff, Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek A Boo
HOA Dues
$600
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Smithcliffs HOA
Parcel Number
05330143
On Market Date
2026-04-11
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Built In Features, Balcony, Block Walls, Dry Bar, Elevator, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Water Softener, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central, Fireplaces
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Contemporary, Custom, Modern
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Enclosed
Parking
Door Multi, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Garage Faces Rear
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Smithcliffs (SMC)
Community Features
Hiking, Park, Gated
Association Amenities
Other
Security
Prewired, Security System, Closed Circuit Cameras, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Security Gate, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard, Security Lights

Schools

School District
Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School
Morro
Middle School
Thurston
High School
Laguna Beach

Property Details for 34 Smithcliffs

This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Smithcliffs neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 5,412 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-301-43. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean and bluff views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, a 0.27-acre lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Property History

34 Smithcliffs previously sold in March 2024 for $10,000,000.

  • Listed for sale April 11, 2026 at $12,000,000
  • Sold March 2024 for $10,000,000 (Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.)
  • Sold October 2019 for $5,100,000 (Realty ONE Group West)

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.

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