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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.
34 Smithcliffs, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,412 sq ft
- 0.27-acre lot
- Built 1997
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$10,550,000
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 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.
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 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 and bluff views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
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
The record
Property History for 34 Smithcliffs
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Sold | $10,550,000 | |
| May 20, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Listed for sale | $12,000,000 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Sold | $10,000,000 | Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Sold | $5,100,000 | Realty ONE Group West |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 34 Smithcliffs
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
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $1,611
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 21, 2025 to Oct 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 477 Hill | Oct 15, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 940 | $2,340 | 64 |
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Schools for 34 Smithcliffs
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- Elementary
- Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Baron Bershaw of Compass
Listing information updated Jun 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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