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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

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
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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 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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