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34 Smithcliffs, Laguna Beach

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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.

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34 Smithcliffs
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold
4
Beds
5
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
5,412
SqFt
1997
Built
Subdivision:
Smithcliffs (SMC)
County:
Orange
Listed by Baron Bershaw of Compass bbershaw@gmail.com
Bought with John Stanaland of The Agency (949) 353-6000
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Bedrooms 
4
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
1
Inside Area (SqFt) 
5,412 sqft
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
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 months agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.2692
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
Two
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
AttachedDrivewayGarageGarage Door OpenerGatedGarage Faces Rear
Parking Spaces 
9
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
PrewiredSecurity SystemClosed Circuit Camera(s)Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Fire Sprinkler SystemSecurity GateGated CommunityKey Card EntrySmoke Detector(s)Security GuardSecurity Lights24 Hour Security
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
Style 
ContemporaryCustomModern
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
Convection OvenDouble OvenDishwasherFreezerIce MakerMicrowaveWater SoftenerWater PurifierDryerWasher
Cooling 
Central Air
Electric 
220 Volts in Garage220 Volts in Laundry
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving RoomMaster Bedroom
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
CentralFireplace(s)
Interior 
Built-in FeaturesDry BarElevatorRecessed LightingWired for SoundWalk-In Closet(s)Pantry
Main Level Bedrooms 
1
Bathroom 
Bedroom 
Kitchen 
Features - Kitchen Island, Stone Counters
Laundry 
Living Room 
Master Bathroom 
Master Bedroom 
Other 
Features - Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry 
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
BarbecueBalcony
Lot Features 
Corner LotSprinklers In RearSprinklers In Front
Patio And Porch 
Enclosed
Pool Features 
None
View 
NeighborhoodOcean
Waterview 
NeighborhoodOcean
Community Features
Association Amenities 
Other
Association Fee 
$600.0
Association Fee Frequency 
Monthly
Community Features 
ParkGated
MLS Area 
NL - North Laguna
School District 
Laguna Beach Unified
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
Building Access 
Front Door
Schools
School District
Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School
Morro
Middle School
Thurston
High School
Laguna Beach
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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 ocean 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.

In Laguna Beach, 79 single-family homes have closed in the last 90 days at a median of $3,450,000, based on recorded MLS closings. The median was 33 days on market before going under contract.

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